Webinar Predictable profitability: The importance of soiling monitoring & mitigation
PV module soiling can have a massive impact on the performance of a solar power plant. Historically, solar panel cleaning has been an afterthought in project planning and O&M, often resulting in site cleanings scheduled at arbitrary intervals or based on visual inspection.
From June 16 to 16
Location:
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
10 am - 11 am PDT, Los Angeles| 7 pm – 8 pm CEST, Berlin
Speakers:
Damon Nitzel, Application Development Manager, OTT HydroMet
Troy Morlan, Lead Engineering Proposal Coordinator, Nor-Cal Controls
Carla Dawson, Chief Marketing Officer, Relysm
PV module soiling can have a massive impact on the performance of a solar power plant. Historically, solar panel cleaning has been an afterthought in project planning and O&M, often resulting in site cleanings scheduled at arbitrary intervals or based on visual inspection.
Proper soiling monitoring and mitigation can significantly reduce maintenance costs and improve the return on investment (ROI) of the solar farm. Unlike well understood parameters such as irradiance and temperature, variations in soiling type and rate (both inter- and intra- site) make it difficult to precisely measure module soiling. Soiling sensors provide critical site-specific data that enables asset managers and site operators to evaluate the optimal approach for both cleaning method and cleaning frequency.
In this webinar, presenters Damon Nitzel, Troy Morlan, and Carla Dawson share their expertise in environmental monitoring, SCADA integration, and solar panel cleaning using robotics and automation. Increased awareness of soiling losses can emphasize the importance of long-term design considerations during development.
Webinar content
- The role of soiling in underperformance
- Optimizing mitigation strategies
- Monitoring technologies
- Designing sites with cleaning in mind
- Q&A
Register now and join us June 16 2021
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