DE-SC0021087: Fundamental Studies of Soiling and Cementation of PV Cover Glass Materials: Addressing Reliability with Advanced X-ray Scattering/Spectroscopy and First Principles Modeling – Final Technical Report

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Soiling and cementation of solar PV module cover glass significantly reduce power output and incur high cleaning costs globally. This completed project investigated the fundamental physical and chemical interactions causing these issues using advanced X-ray analysis and first principles computational modeling. The research provided insights into how different dust types and surface coatings react to cementation, suggesting distinct mitigation strategies based on geographic region and coating properties.

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