| Title: |
Title:
Cleaning without water, Electrostatic Cleaning of Photovoltaic Modules in Desert Environments
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| Authors: |
Authors:
Kessler, Nicholas, Kantonsschule Wohlen, Wohlen, SWITZERLAND
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| Contributors: |
Contributors:
Editor: Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), ISNI: 0000 0001 2186 1887HostingInstitution: Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), ISNI: 0000 0001 2186 1887 |
| Pages: |
Pages:
22
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| Languages: |
Languages:
en
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| DOI: |
DOI:
10.7795/320.202601
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Resource Type:
PTB: Junge Wissenschaft,
DINI: Article,
DataCite: JournalArticle
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| Publisher: |
Publisher:
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
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| Rights: |
Rights:
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Relationships:
IsPartOf: ISSN 3053-4933
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| Dates: |
Dates:
Available:
2026-03-02
Accepted: 2025-08-08 Submitted: 2025-04-30 |
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| Keywords: |
Keywords:
Photovoltaic modules ;
Electrostatic Cleaning ;
Titanium Dioxide ;
Thin Films ;
Transparent Conductive Films ;
Desert Photovoltaics ;
PV Soiling ;
PV Maintenance Costs ;
Atomic Force Microscopy ;
Waterless PV cleaning ;
Dust adhesion forces
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| Abstract: |
Abstract:
This work develops a sustainable electrostatic cleaning method for solar panels in desert regions, enabling removal of sand without water or harsh chemicals. Analyses show this method effectively restores PV efficiency, reduces power loss, and offers cost savings, especially in manual use, making it an eco-friendly alternative for large-scale solarenergy production.
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| Series Information: |
Series Information:
Junge Wissenschaft. Paper 01/2026
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| Other: |
Other:
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