Abstract
The natural soiling of photovoltaic cover glass has recently been shown to include both an inorganic and organic particulate matter. Under favorable growth conditions, the latter can lead to the growth of dense colonies of filamentous fungi, which potentially leads to measurable performance losses over time. Herein, we report on a field study where glass coupon samples were deployed in soiling-prone locations, which focused on Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Mumbai (India). For each site location, clear differences in the soiling were observed. The samples from Mumbai were contaminated with an abundance of filamentous fungi, whereas the samples from Dubai had primarily inorganic contamination. The effectiveness of soiling mitigation strategies, which include cleaning techniques and glass coatings, are discussed in detail.
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