A Low Cost Automated Cleaning System for Photovoltaic Panels

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal Haydar ◽  
Ahmad NourAldeen ◽  
Hadi Fayad ◽  
Walid Fahs ◽  
Hussein Al Haj Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Cleaning System

scholarly journals In Situ Tests of the Monitoring and Diagnostic System for Individual Photovoltaic Panels

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1770
Author(s):  
Mariusz Woszczyński ◽  
Joanna Rogala-Rojek ◽  
Sławomir Bartoszek ◽  
Marian Gaiceanu ◽  
Krzysztof Filipowicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Temperature ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Diagnostic System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
In Situ Tests ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels

The dynamic development of photovoltaic systems in the world and in Poland is mainly related to the drop in prices of installation components. Currently, electricity from photovoltaics is one of the cheapest renewable energy sources. The basis for effective energy generation is, first of all, failure-free operation of the photovoltaic system over a long period of operation, up to 30 years. The paper presents the results of a study of a low-cost distributed system for monitoring and diagnosis of photovoltaic installations (SmartPV), capable of assessing the operating parameters of individual photovoltaic panels. The devices were tested by connecting them to an existing photovoltaic installation, allowing the measurement of operational parameters of individual photovoltaic panels as well as operating conditions such as illuminance and panel surface temperature. The data were recorded on a server using wireless Wi-Fi transmission. Interesting data were collected during the tests, confirming the usefulness of the suggested device for monitoring the photovoltaic installations. Differences in performance of the photovoltaic panel depending on solar radiation and surface temperature were recorded. The temperature coefficient of power was determined, allowing for increased accuracy in the prediction of generated power. The correct recording in different situation, i.e., shading, sensor damage or weather anomalies, was verified. Based on the collected data, rules will be defined for an expert application which, in combination with SmartPV devices, will ensure a quick response to any malfunctions of the photovoltaic system, both related to failures and those resulting from natural degradation during operation.

scholarly journals Low-cost infrared thermography in aid of photovoltaic panels degradation research

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Alberto Dávila-Sacoto ◽  
Luis Hernández-Callejo ◽  
Víctor Alonso Gómez ◽  
Sara Gallardo-Saavedra ◽  
Luis Gerardo González-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Relative Error ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Temperature Sensor ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Contour Analysis ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Overall Functioning

The analysis of PV solar panels deterioration allows researchers to know the health status of a panel in order to determine the overall functioning of a PV solar farm. A part of this analysis is performed by thermography, generally using professional and expensive equipment. This article presents a validation for the use of low-cost thermal imaging cameras, reviewing the relative error that can be obtained through scattering, contour analysis and three-dimensional meshes. The procedure is validated by analysis of I-V/P-V curves and a temperature sensor matrix, reaching errors less than 10% with cameras with less than 500USD.

scholarly journals Battery supercharging system in electrical vehicles using photovoltaic panels

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenon Syroka
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Control System ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Electric Drives ◽  
Electrical Vehicles ◽  
Control Devices

In this project, a system was designed for charging batteries in electric vehicles using photovoltaic panels. Low cost of operation, cheap construction and simple user interface were among the main criteria taken into account. Each energy source was carefully selected and modules were used so that they could power the microcontroller and charge the energy storage source. The solution was patented [1]. This article is a part of a project related to the design of digital control devices with electric drives carried out at the UWM. The control system solutions developed at UWM have been published in the book {15}.  

Detecting Hot Spots in Photovoltaic Panels Using Low-Cost Thermal Cameras

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Dávila-Sacoto ◽  
Luis Hernández-Callejo ◽  
Víctor Alonso-Gómez ◽  
Sara Gallardo-Saavedra ◽  
Luis G. González
Keyword(s):  
Hot Spots ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Photovoltaic Panels ◽  
Thermal Cameras

scholarly journals Design and Fabrication of Low Cost Automatic Cleaning Module for Solar PV Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2S2) ◽  
pp. 1112-1114
Keyword(s):  
Automatic System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Servo Motor ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Cleaning System ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
Long Time

The Solar PV modules are usually engaged in dusty environments which are the condition in many tropical countries like India. The dirt gets hoarded on the superficial of the PV module and chunks the photons from the sun. It decreases the generation ability of the PV module. The power output decreases the efficiency, if the PV module is not cleaned for a long time. In order to habitually clean the dust, an automatic cleaning system has been proposed, which senses the light energy from the sun on the solar panel and also cleans the PV module automatically. This system is realized with PIC16F877A microcontroller which controls the geared servo motor. This system consists of a sensor (LDR) to make it dusk to dawn. While for cleaning the PV modules, a mechanism consists of a sliding wipers has been developed. In earlier machinery, cleaning of PV panels was done manually. But here the PV panels has been cleaned by automatic system i.e. wiping mechanism with water flow for effective cleaning

scholarly journals Diseño e implementación de un sistema seguidor solar inteligente a dos ejes para optimizar la producción de energía fotovoltaica con una lente de fresnel y un sistema de limpieza robotizado a bajo costo

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
José Juan Hernández-Medina ◽  
Hilario López-Xelo ◽  
José Luis Cabrera-Pérez ◽  
Aldo Hernández-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cleaning System ◽  
Solar Tracking ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Fresnel Lenses ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Concentrate Solar Energy

Photovoltaic systems with Fresnel lenses are expensive, as well as technologically complex, due to their optical, mechanical and control components. In addition, all these systems are sensitive to operation and maintenance costs. This article proposes the use of commercial Fresnel lenses to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic modules, in conjunction with a fuzzy intelligent controlled solar tracking system with two-axis and a novel low-cost robotic cleaning system. The basic idea is that this system optimizes the production of electricity in an economically and technologically simple way. The technology of Arduino microcontrollers and fuzzy logic for control, as well as the geometry of Fresnel lenses, will be used to concentrate solar energy in a small area, not to mention that these optical devices have a low weight. The accumulated effect of energy production will be improved by a novel low cost robotic cleaning system. The alignment and perpendicularity of the impact of solar energy on photovoltaic cells must be maintained as much as possible and the performance of this system must be compared with other more expensive and technologically more complex commercial systems.

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