Review of Self-Cleaning Method for Solar Cell Array

Gaofa He, Chuande Zhou, Zelun Li

Procedia Engineering · 2011 · 201 citations · 14 references

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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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