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Development of a hydrophobic, anti-soiling coating for PV module cover glass
conference contribution
posted on 2020-02-10, 11:33 authored by Farwah BukhariFarwah Bukhari, Fabiana Lisco, Taraneh Bozorgzad Moghim, Alan Taylor, Michael WallsMichael WallsSoiling of photovoltaic modules is a serious problem that significantly reduces power output. The requirements for a hydrophobic anti-soiling coating are discussed and the development of a transparent hydrophobic coating with good durability is described. The performance of the coating has been assessed using optical transmittance, water contact angle and roll-off angle measurements. The durability of the coating is a key issue and the coating has been subjected to laboratory environmental stresses as described in IEC test standards for PV modules. These tests include UV exposure and damp heat exposure up to 1000 hours. Outdoor testing is now underway to confirm these results.
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- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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- Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
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2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC)Pages
2849 - 2853Source
2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC)Publisher
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2020-02-06Copyright date
2019ISBN
9781728104942Publisher version
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- en
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Chicago, IL, USAEvent dates
16th June 2019 - 21st June 2019Depositor
Farwah Bukhari. Deposit date: 8 February 2020Usage metrics
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