Impact of dust on electrical power output of solar PV modules in North-East, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorAbdulkarim, Hauwa Talatu
dc.contributor.authorSansom, Christopher L.
dc.contributor.authorPatchigolla, Kumar
dc.contributor.authorAlmond, Heather
dc.contributor.authorKarim, Mounia
dc.date.accessioned2022-08-08T15:21:22Z
dc.date.available2022-08-08T15:21:22Z
dc.date.issued2022-05-30
dc.description.abstractThe impact of dust on the solar PV modules deserves more attention. North-eastern Nigeria has high potential of solar irradiance but it is proned to dust accumulation. This paper therefore, investigated the impact of dust on the performance of solar Photovoltaic modules in North-Eastern Nigeria. The investigation entailed field experiment carried out in Maiduguri to assess the performance of the module based on continuous dust deposition for 14 days during dust accumulation period. The results show that more than 50% loss in power output was recorded under 14 days of continuous deposition. The efficiency of the module reduced from 17.1% on the first day to 7.2% on the fourteenth day of the experimentation. The investigation also shows that at high humidity the PV performance drops. Solar irradiance increases the performance. The deployment of solar PV energy supply system is recommended in spite of dust accumulation challenges. To maintain adequate performance of the system, a once a week cleaning is recommended during intense dust accumulation period.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationAbdulkarim HT, Sansom C, Patchigolla K, et al., (2022) Impact of dust on electrical power output of solar PV modules in North-East, Nigeria. Minna International Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2022, pp. 20-31en_UK
dc.identifier.issnNone
dc.identifier.urihttps://journals.coeminna.edu.ng/index.php/mijost/article/view/24
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/18291
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherNiger State College of Educationen_UK
dc.subjectDusten_UK
dc.subjectEfficiencyen_UK
dc.subjectModules Performanceen_UK
dc.subjectPhotovoltaicen_UK
dc.subjectSolaren_UK
dc.titleImpact of dust on electrical power output of solar PV modules in North-East, Nigeriaen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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