Procedia Engineering · 2011 · 201 citations · 14 references
EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceNanotechnologyOptical MaterialsOptoelectronicsPhotovoltaic DevicesPhotovoltaic MaterialsSolar Cell MaterialsSolar CellsSolar Energy SystemsSolar Photovoltaic SystemsNanostructured Solar CellsPhotovoltaic Thin FilmsSelf-cleaning SurfacesSolar Cell Device PhysicsSolar Cell FabricationThin-film Solar Cells
The self-cleaning technology for solar cell array can promote efficiency of electricity produced and protect the solar cell. The methods of dust-removal, such as natural means, mechanical means, self-cleaning nano-film, and electrostatic means are presented in this paper. It is intended to help readers to gain a more comprehensive view on self-cleaning method for solar panels or other optical devices.
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