Seasonal variation in photovoltaic generation efficiency due to bioaerosol particle accumulation

IF 7.1 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Pub Date : 2024-11-28 DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2024.104106

Kenji Miki , Shinnosuke Mori

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Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) panels have been developed as a carbon-free, environmentally friendly method of generating energy. However, because PV panels are placed outdoors, the surrounding environment strongly affects the power generation efficiency. In this study, the soiling effect of pollen accumulation on PV panels on the power generation efficiency was calculated. For accuracy, we used the measured transmittance and the reflectance of the pollen grains and quartz panel in the calculation. In addition, airborne Cryptomeria japonica pollen grain concentrations measured at 120 sites across the country were used to estimate the effect of the accumulated pollen grains on PV panels. The seasonal changes in the PV power generation efficiency due to the accumulated C. japonica pollen alone were estimated as about 5 % at most. However, the power generation efficiency changed logarithmically with the pollen size. Therefore, the dominant pollen type is expected to have a major effect on the seasonal change in the power generation efficiency of PV panels.

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Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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12.70

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1091

期刊介绍： Encouraging a transition to a sustainable energy future is imperative for our world. Technologies that enable this shift in various sectors like transportation, heating, and power systems are of utmost importance. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments welcomes papers focusing on a range of aspects and levels of technological advancements in energy generation and utilization. The aim is to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with energy production and consumption, spanning from laboratory experiments to real-world applications in the commercial sector.