Cheoljae Lee , Junyeong Yang , Soo-Kwan Kim , Yugyung Jin , Hyosik Park , Sujeong Gwak , Gerald Selasie Gbadam , Jimin Yeon , Yeonkyeong Ryu , Jongsung Lee , Seongho Son , Jeongnam Cheon , Jongmin Choi , Wanchul Seung , Ju-Hyuck Lee
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Self-powered directional dust removal via wind-driven phase-controlled TENG for solar panel maintenance
Efficient solar energy production is significantly hindered by dust accumulation, which severely reduces the performance of solar panels. To overcome this issue, we developed a phase-controlled, wind-driven 3-phase rotational triboelectric nanogenerator (RTENG) integrated with an electrodynamic screen (EDS) for self-powered, unidirectional dust removal. The RTENG generates high-voltage alternating current (AC) without the need for external power sources and uses a precisely phase-controlled 3-phase electrode configuration to produce a traveling electric field that drives dust particles in a single direction. This configuration enhances dust removal efficiency, particularly at low panel inclination angles. The phase-controlled 3-phase RTENG-EDS system achieved dust removal efficiencies of up to 83.48 % based on weight and 62.38 % based on surface coverage, outperforming conventional 1-phase systems by factors of 1.6 and 1.13, respectively. Furthermore, the system maintained high performance across various wind speeds and panel inclination angles. These results underscore the effectiveness of phase-controlled 3-phase RTENG technology in advancing self-powered solar panel cleaning systems and enhancing the overall efficiency of solar energy harvesting.
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Nano Energy is a multidisciplinary, rapid-publication forum of original peer-reviewed contributions on the science and engineering of nanomaterials and nanodevices used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion, storage, utilization and policy. Through its mixture of articles, reviews, communications, research news, and information on key developments, Nano Energy provides a comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic field which joins nanoscience and nanotechnology with energy science. The journal is relevant to all those who are interested in nanomaterials solutions to the energy problem.
Nano Energy publishes original experimental and theoretical research on all aspects of energy-related research which utilizes nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Manuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science; rapid communications which feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field; full-length articles which report comprehensive research developments; and news and opinions which comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields.