SOLplus - Improved Energy Efficiency of Solar PV Systems via Low Surface Energy Coatings

最近的报告表明，光伏组件表面积聚的灰尘和其他碎片的显著影响会导致入射太阳辐照度下降，典型的功率损失为10-15%，在某些情况下甚至高达50%。基于先进的、纳米结构的、低能耗材料的耐用的高防水性涂层可以提供一个永久的解决方案，以防止污垢积聚在光伏系统的透明顶层。SOLplus项目的主要目标是确定这种低表面能涂层在太阳能光伏市场上的技术、商业和经济可行性。该产品的主要技术和商业目标将是提供一种耐用的涂层，防止玻璃和塑料太阳能基板上的污垢/灰尘积聚，其应用方法具有成本效益，并向最终用户展示真实和有形的好处（免维护和避免昂贵的清洁程序）。太阳能光伏市场的技术验证和项目期间我们对市场机会的评估的改进将使我们更好地关注市场需求

Recent reports indicate that a significant impact of accumulation of dust and other debris on the surface of photovoltaic modules causes a decrease in the incoming solar irradiance, with typical power losses of 10-15%, or even up to 50% in some cases reported. Durable highly repellent coatings based on advanced, nanostructured, low energy materials can provide a permanent solution to prevent the accumulation of dirt on the transparent top layer of a PV system. The primary objective of the SOLplus project is to determine the technological, commercial, and economic viability of such a low surface energy coating for use in the solar PV market. The main technology and commercial objectives for this product will be to deliver a durable coating that prevents the accumulation of dirt/dust on glass and plastic solar substrates, is cost-effective in its application method, and demonstrates real and tangible benefits to the end user (maintenance-free and avoidance of expensive cleaning procedures). Technology validation for the solar PV market and a refinement of our assessment of the market opportunity during the project will allow for a better focus on the market needs