What is a Soiling Sensor and How It Does Work?

Soiling from dust, sand, pollen, salt, and other particulates reduces the performance of PV panels over time, leading to power output losses. The panels must be cleaned—but which panels, and how often? In solar power plants, not all panels soil at the same rate. Not all experience the same conditions, topographies, or weather patterns. That’s … Continue reading What is a Soiling Sensor and How It Does Work?