Effect of various parameters on the performance of solar PV power plant: a review and the experimental study

• Published in: Renewables : wind, water, and solar Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 6
• Main Authors: Shaik, Feroz, Lingala, Syam Sundar, Veeraboina, Punnaiah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 10.04.2023; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Alternative energy sources; Atmospheric particulates; Cost analysis; Dust; Economics and Management; Efficiency; Electric power generation; Electricity; Energy; Energy conversion; Energy conversion efficiency; Energy Policy; Energy resources; Energy Systems; Environmental effects; Environmental factors; Fossil fuels; Parameters; Photovoltaic cells; Pollution; Power plants; Renewable and Green Energy; Renewable energy; Renewable energy sources; Review; Solar energy; Solar power; Sustainable energy; Water Industry/Water Technologies; Environment; Parameter estimation; Solar PV cell efficiency; Renewable energy
• ISSN: 2731-9237; 2731-9237; 2198-994X
• DOI: 10.1186/s40807-023-00076-x

One of the biggest causes of worldwide environmental pollution is conventional fossil fuel-based electricity generation. The need for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to produce power is growing as a result of the quick depletion of fossil fuel supplies and their negative effects on the environment. Solar PV cells employ solar energy, an endless and unrestricted renewable energy source, to generate electricity directly. The optimum output, energy conversion efficiency, productivity, and lifetime of the solar PV cell are all significantly impacted by environmental factors as well as cell operation and maintenance, which have an impact on the cost-effectiveness of power generation. This article presents an analysis of recent research on the impact of operational and environmental factors on the performance of solar PV cells. It has been discovered that temperature and humidity, combined with dust allocation and soiling effect, have a significant impact on the performance of PV modules. In addition, particularly in the lonely places, the wind itself carries a lot of dust and sand particles. The situation gets worse when dust builds up in humid circumstances and produces tenacious, sticky mud on the PV cell, which lowers power output by up to 60–70%. This paper covers cutting-edge methods for reducing these elements’ effects, along with their proportional benefits and difficulties. This paper also explains about the parameters which involved in the solar power production and their influence on the efficiency analysis. The efficiency and energy conversion capacity of the semi conducting materials for power production is also discussed. It is also discussed about the general benefits of the solar PV power generation.