Sole4PV
Soiling Live Estimation for Photovoltaics
Progetto finanziato dal Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca all'interno del Programma "Rita Levi Montalcini" per Giovani Ricercatori (bando 2019).
Progetto avviato a Marzo 2022.
Metodologia e Obiettivi
Obiettivi
Mappatura delle perdite per soiling.
Raccomandazioni in tempo reale per la pulizia del fotovoltaico.
Risultati del progetto
L. Micheli, M. Muller, M. Theristis, G.P. Smestad, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, Quantifying the impact of inverter clipping on photovoltaic performance and soiling losses, Renew. Energy (2024) 120317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120317.
E. Mouhib, J.P. Pedro, A.M. Fern, L. Micheli, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, Enhancing land use : Integrating bifacial PV and olive trees in agrivoltaic systems, 359 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.122660.
L. Micheli, F. Almonacid, J.G. Bessa, Á. Fernández-Solas, E.F. Fernández, The impact of extreme dust storms on the national photovoltaic energy supply, Sustain. Energy Technol. Assessments. 62 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2024.103607.
P. Borah, L. Micheli, N. Sarmah, Analysis of Soiling Loss in Photovoltaic Modules : A Review of the Impact of Atmospheric Parameters , Soil Properties , and Mitigation Approaches, Sustainability. 15 (2023). https://doi.org/doi.org/10.3390/su152416669.
L. Micheli, G.P. Smestad, M. Zahid Khan, K. Lange, H.M.I. Almughary, M. Abraim, Y. Alamat, C.B. Anderson, S. Bentouba, B. Figgis, P. Fuke, A.A. Hachicha, M. Karim, A. Kottantharayil, A.A. Martinez-Morales, A.A. Merrouni, D. Olivares, G. Picotti, J. Rabanal-Arabach, F. Wiesinger, K. Ilse, Soiling in Solar Energy Systems: The Role of the Thresholding Method in Image Analysis, Sol. RRL. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1002/solr.202300654.
J.G. Bessa, M. Valerino, M. Muller, M. Bergin, L. Micheli, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, An Investigation on the Pollen-Induced Soiling Losses in Utility-Scale PV Plants, IEEE J. Photovoltaics. (2023) 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOTOV.2023.3326560.
G. M. Tina, F. Bontempo, L. Micheli, M. Rosa-clot, Economic comparison of floating photovoltaic systems with tracking systems and active cooling in a Mediterranean water basin, Energy Sustain. Dev. 76 (2023) 101283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2023.101283.
M. Theristis, N. Riedel‐Lyngskær, J.S. Stein, L. Deville, L. Micheli, A. Driesse, W.B. Hobbs, S. Ovaitt, R. Daxini, D. Barrie, M. Campanelli, H. Hodges, J.R. Ledesma, I. Lokhat, B. McCormick, B. Meng, B. Miller, R. Motta, E. Noirault, M. Parker, J. Polo, D. Powell, R. Moretón, M. Prilliman, S. Ransome, M. Schneider, B. Schnierer, B. Tian, F. Warner, R. Williams, B. Wittmer, C. Zhao, Blind photovoltaic modeling intercomparison: A multidimensional data analysis and lessons learned, Prog. Photovoltaics Res. Appl. (2023) 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1002/pip.3729.
G.P. Smestad, C. Anderson, M.E. Cholette, P. Fuke, A. Amine, A. Kottantharayil, K. Ilse, M. Karim, Z. Khan, H. Merkle, D.C. Miller, J.M. Newkirk, G. Picotti, F. Wiesinger, G. Willers, L. Micheli, Variability and associated uncertainty in image analysis for soiling characterization in solar energy systems, Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells. 259 (2023) 112437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2023.112437.
L. Araujo Costa Silva, L.G. Baca Ruiz, D. Criado-Ramón, J. Gabriel Bessa, L. Micheli, M. del C. Pegalajar Jiménez, Assessing the impact of soiling on photovoltaic efficiency using supervised learning techniques, Expert Syst. Appl. 231 (2023) 120816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2023.120816
L. Micheli, D.L. Talavera, Economic feasibility of floating photovoltaic power plants: Profitability and competitiveness, Renew. Energy. 211 (2023) 607–616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.05.011
L. Micheli, M. Muller, On the Uncertainty of Estimating Photovoltaic Soiling Using Nearby Soiling Data, E-Prime - Adv. Electr. Eng. Electron. Energy. 3 (2023) 100120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prime.2023.100120.
H. Brahma, S. Pant, L. Micheli, G.P. Smestad, N. Sarmah, Effect of Environmental Factors on Photovoltaic Soiling : Experimental and Statistical Analysis, Energies. 16 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010045
E. Mouhib, L. Micheli, F.M. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, Overview of the Fundamentals and Applications of Bifacial Photovoltaic Technology: Agrivoltaics and Aquavoltaics, Energies. 15 (2022) 8777. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238777.
F. Piancó, L. Moraes, I. dos Prazeres, A.G.G. Lima, J.G. Bessa, L. Micheli, E. Fernández, F. Almonacid, Hydroelectric operation for hybridization with a floating photovoltaic plant: A case of study, Renew. Energy. 201 (2022) 85–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.10.077.
E. Mouhib, P.M. Rodrigo, L. Micheli, E.F. Fernández, F. Almonacid, Quantifying the rear and front long-term spectral impact on bifacial photovoltaic modules, Sol. Energy. 247 (2022) 202–213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.10.035.
L. Micheli, M. Theristis, D.L. Talavera, G. Nofuentes, J.S. Stein, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, The economic value of photovoltaic performance loss mitigation in electricity spot markets, Renew. Energy. 199 (2022) 486–497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.08.149.
G. Di Lorenzo, E. Stracqualursi, L. Micheli, S. Celozzi, R. Araneo, Prognostic Methods for Photovoltaic Systems’ Underperformance and Degradation: Status, Perspectives, and Challenges, Energies. 15 (2022) 6413. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.3390/en15176413.
L. Micheli, D.L. Talavera, G. Marco Tina, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, Techno-economic potential and perspectives of floating photovoltaics in Europe, Sol. Energy. 243 (2022) 203–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.07.042.
L. Micheli, The temperature of floating photovoltaics: Case studies, models and recent findings, Sol. Energy. 242 (2022) 234–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.06.039.
Á. Fernández-Solas, L. Micheli, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, Indoor validation of a multiwavelength measurement approach to estimate soiling losses in photovoltaic modules, Sol. Energy. 241 (2022) 584–591. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.06.036.
Riconoscimenti
11 Dicembre, 2024: Solar Energy Journal Award per il topic "System Integration", per la seguente pubblicazione: L. Micheli, D.L. Talavera, G. Marco Tina, F. Almonacid, E.F. Fernández, Techno-economic potential and perspectives of floating photovoltaics in Europe, Sol. Energy. 243 (2022) 203–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2022.07.042. [News]
22 September, 2023: Best visual presentation per il topic “PV in the Energy Transition” alla 40° edizione di EU PVSEC. [News]
Eventi
17 Gennaio, 2024, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Needed and Cost-Effective: Exploring the Techno-Economic Perspectives of Floating Photovoltaics", 6° Webinario del Photovoltaic Technology and Innovation Centre, India, Virtuale
4 Dicembre, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Floating Photovoltaics", Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de los Sistemas Fotovoltaicos, Università di Jaén, Spagna, Virtuale
26 Ottobre, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Methods for mapping soiling and associated challenges", IEA PVPS Task 13 - 16 Joint Meeting, IEA PVPS Whole-of-Programme, Adelaide, Australia
21 Settembre, 2023, Poster: "Incentives and Disincentives for Floating Photovoltaics in Europe: A Sensitivity Analysis", 40th EU PVSEC 2023, Lisbona, Portogallo [Premiato come Best Visual Presentation in "PV in the Energy Transition" Area]
20 Settembre, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Impact of Extreme Dust Events on PV Performance", Optimizing PV production in desert environments, 40th EU PVSEC 2023, Lisbona, Portogallo
18 Settembre, 2023, Presentazione orale: "The Accuracy of PV Soiling Estimation through Image Analysis: Results of an International Round Robin", 40th EU PVSEC 2023, Lisbona, Portogallo
23 Giugno, 2023, Presentazione orale: "Yield Potential, Cost Effectiveness, and Profitability of Floating Photovoltaics in Europe: Advancing Towards 2030 Energy Goals", Prima conferenza ReteIFV, Milano, Italia
14 Giugno, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Floating Photovoltaics: turning a necessity into an opportunity", Sessione Speciale: 100% Renewable Energy, 50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), San Juan, Porto Rico
12 Giugno, 2023, Presentazione orale: "Analysis of the key factors influencing the economic competitiveness and profitability of floating photovoltaics", 50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), San Juan, Porto Rico
9 Giugno, 2023, Presentazione orale: "Monitoring and modelling photovoltaic soiling in an urban environment", 23rd International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), Madrid, Spagna
24 Maggio, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Novel solutions and loss mitigation strategies for a more sustainable photovoltaics", Master in Energie Rinnovabili, Università di Jaén, Spagna (Virtuale)
15 Maggio, 2023, Presentazione orale: "From land to water: opportunities and challenges for floating photovoltaic applications", COST CA 20109 – Strategic Workshop on "Energy Islands – Technical Challenges and Industrial Opportunities ", Università del Lussemburgo, Lussemburgo
21 Aprile, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "The economic feasibility of floating photovoltaic power plants across Europe", 13th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Ispra, Italia
14 Aprile, 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Advances in simulation and mitigation of photovoltaic soiling", Ms/PhD research seminar series, Virtual Learning University, Virtuale
24 Marzo 2023, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Solar Energy in a Sustainable World: status, perspectives and challenges of photovoltaics", Cerimonia di apertura di Rome International Model United Nations (RIMUN), Roma, Italia
5 Dicembre 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato] (in spagnolo): "Fotovoltaica flotante: el nuevo horizonte de la energía solar", Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de los Sistemas Fotovoltaicos, Università di Jaén, Spagna, Virtuale
1 Dicembre, 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Profitable Soiling Mitigation in Photovoltaic Plants through Cleaning Optimization", 14th International Forum of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Università di Jaén, Spagna, Virtuale
3 Novembre 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Photovoltaics in the electricity spot markets: economic variability and impact on loss mitigation strategies", Simposio Solar Energy Research at UT, Enschede, Paesi Bassi
29 Settembre 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Non-uniform soiling of utility-scale PV power plants", PV productivity challenges and solutions in desert environments, 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Milano, Italia
29 Settembre 2022, Poster: "The Economics of Photovoltaic Performance and Loss Mitigation in Electricity Spot Markets ", 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Milano, Italia
26 Settembre 2022, Presentazione orale: "Floating Photovoltaics in Europe: Techno-Economic Analysis and Perspectives", 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Milano, Italia
26 Settembre 2022, Presentazione orale [plenaria, coautore]: "International Photovoltaic Modeling Intercomparison" (Speaker: Marios Theristis), 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Milano, Italia
20 Settembre 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato, coautore]: "Progress in Solar Energy to Address the Energy Crisis" (Speaker: Greg P. Smestad), International Conference and Exhibition on Renewables, Istanbul, Turchia
30 Giugno 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Techno-economic potential of floating photovoltaics and the impact of its operating temperature", 12th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, EPFL Neuchâtel, Svizzera
9 Giugno 2022, Presentazione orale: "Potential Capacity and Targeted Costs for Floating Photovoltaics in North America", 49th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Philadelphia, PA, USA
9 Giugno 2022, Poster: "Results of Environmental-Based PV Soiling Models after Extreme Dust Events: The Case of Saharan Dust Intrusions in Southern Spain", 49th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Philadelphia, PA, USA
7 Giugno 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Photovoltaic Soiling Modelling and Mitigation: Estimation and Cleaning Optimization", Solaire Expo Maroc 2022, Virtuale
11 Maggio 2022, Presentazione orale ad evento pubblico: "Make Clean Energy Cleaner: Towards a more sustainable photovoltaics", Pint of Science Kiel, Kiel, Germania
15 Marzo 2022, Presentazione orale [invitato]: "Optimization and Economics of Large-Scale Photovoltaic Soiling Loss Mitigation", 2nd Annual Solar and Wind Power Conference, Virtuale [PDF]
14 Marzo 2022, Presentazione orale: "Sole4PV: towards the Optimization of Soiling Loss Mitigation for Large-Scale Photovoltaics", PEARL PV Conference, Virtuale
Media
22 Marzo, 2024, Articolo: "Inverter undersizing not universally effective to reduce soiling losses", a cura di Emiliano Bellini, pv magazine [EN, USA, IN]
20 Febbraio, 2024, Articolo: "Bifacial agrivoltaics for olive groves", a cura di Lior Kahana, pv magazine [EN]
11 Gennaio, 2024, Articolo: "Un estudio ha calculado el impacto de las tormentas de polvo en la generación fotovoltaica a gran escala en España", a cura di Pilar Sanchez Molina, pv magazine [ES]
9 Gennaio, 2024, Articolo: "Rain insufficient for removing tree pollen from solar panels", a cura di John Fitzgerald Weaver, pv magazine [EN, USA]
2 Gennaio, 2024, Articolo: "Researchers apply thresholding to PV soiling image analysis", a cura di Lior Kahana, pv magazine [EN]
23 Agosto, 2023, Articolo: "Floating PV plant operators may achieve additional revenue through non-evaporated water", a cura di Bernadette Geyer, pv magazine [EN]
Dicembre 2022, Intervista: "sii un rita levi", a cura di Annalisa De Angelis, Giulia Donatiello, Sofia Gaudioso e Mattia La Torre, StaR [IT]
29 Novembre 2022, Articolo: "Floating solar cost-competitive with ground-mounted PV in southern Europe", a cura di Beatriz Santos, pv magazine [EN, FR]
13 April 2022, Intervista: "Pulizia del fotovoltaico: mantenere gli impianti puliti conviene e la tecnologia aiuta", a cura di Andrea Ballocchi, InfoBuildEnergia [IT]