Abstract
AbstractSolar radiation (sunlight) falling on the photovoltaic (PV) module is converted into electricity by the PV effect. The power production of the PV module depends on ambient conditions. In the Indian region, one of the crucial problems affecting the power production of the PV module is the accumulation of dust and particulate matter over the module surface. In this chapter, the effect of dust and particulate matter accumulation over the surface of two identical PV modules in the North Indian region is examined to quantify the reduction in the power production of the PV module installed at different heights. It is observed that the PV module installed at a higher height has lesser power production than the PV module installed at a lower height due to the accumulation of fine particles. The average reduction in the average power production for 21 days of the PV module installed at the six-story building is 11.58% which is around 2.34% higher as compared to the PV module installed at the single-story building.KeywordsPV moduleDust accumulationHeightPower outputAir pollution
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