Photovoltaic panel output power reduction

PV cells convert sunlight into electricity by an energy conversion process. In most of the cases of PV cells, photons (light energy) falls on the cells that results in exciting electrons in the atoms of a semiconductor material. Silicon is the main element for making PV systems. The energized electrons result in the generation of. . The performance of PV systems is highly affected by internal and external factors such as the structural features, aging, radiation, shading, temperature, wind, pollution and cleanliness.. . Dust may be defined as crushed form minute particles having size less than 500 µm. Dust may come in the environment from various sources such as constructional sites,.