This platform is dedicated to fostering collaboration and information exchange among stakeholders involved in the quality control, specially in monitoring of photovoltaic (PV) systems and operation and maintenance services.
Open Calls for Cooperation:
SerendiPV has launched several calls to connect with partners outside of the project, inviting collaboration through data sharing and the opportunity to showcase project developments. Current open calls can be checked on: link
The specific call on soiling data can be accessed through:
Data Sharing: Open Data Platform
We encourage the sharing of data whenever possible. The platform allows for both uploading and downloading of datasets, fostering a collaborative environment where data is made accessible to the entire PV community: open data platform
Exchange of Knowhow and Ideas: COPLASIMON Forum
Join the photovoltaic community by discussing your ideas on the COPLASIMON forum. Start new discussions, receive feedback from experts, and share your knowledge with the community.
Showcasing Innovations: SERENDIPV Online Workshop on Soiling
SerendiPV has developed several innovative solutions for detecting soiling on PV systems. These advancements have been shared and discussed with industry experts, academic researchers, and the public. SERENDIPV online workshop on soiling
Access to Services: Marketplace
Connect with experts for professional support, or advertise your own services in areas like field data collection, field measurements, and data analytics. Whether you’re offering or looking for services, the Marketplace is the perfect place to collaborate within the PV industry.
Why Soiling and Field Data?
Soiling on PV modules, significantly impacts the performance of solar energy systems. Accurate detection and mitigation of soiling are crucial for maintaining the optimal functionality of PV systems. This platform specifically focuses on addressing soiling issues, aiming to enhance the reliability and performance of PV components through advanced monitoring and dedicated soling detection devices.
Within the SERENDIPV project, several innovations in the detection of soiling on PV systems have been developed. These advancements have been thoroughly discussed with experts from relevant stakeholders, including industry leaders, academic researchers, and the general public.
Other field data, such as albedo measurements in bifacial systems, are also hugely relevant for evaluating the performance of photovoltaic systems. With the growing number of bifacial systems in operation, and especially considering those in planning and installation phases, their relevance is increasingly significant.
Explore the soiling innovations of SerendiPV here..
fORUM
Use our forum to exchange ideas or questions on soiling or field data with the community.
CONTACT
For any enquiries about COPLASIMON, please feel free to write us an email or use the form below to get in touch.
SOILING ON PV PLANTS
Soiling, the accumulation of dust and other particles on photovoltaic (PV) panels, is a significant concern in the solar energy industry, and therefore one of the field of work within SerendiPV. It can drastically reduce the efficiency of PV systems, leading to substantial energy and therefore financial losses. In fact, losses due to soiling have escalated from 4 billion euros in 2018 to an estimated 7 billion euros in 2023. Thus, the continuous measurement and monitoring of soiling levels in a PV plant are critical to maintain optimal energy production.
WHAT WILL BE OFFERED?
In return for your valuable input, we commit to sharing the results of our analysis: you will get a soiling ratio analysis from your PV performance data, you will get results of different methods and a comparison of them. This will offer a unique opportunity for your organization to gain in-depth insights into your own systems.
CALL DEADLINE
The call is open. No specific deadline.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Consult the webpage summarising the soiling innovations or consult the extended document presenting the collaboration call.
FILES
- The soiling call for collaboration, in which all the requirements are detailed
- The extended version detailing the innovations in SerendiPV
- Formulary for participating in the call
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?
We invite your organization to join an ambitious European research project dedicated to advancing the field of solar photovoltaic energy. We are seeking companies/organizations willing to share monitoring data from their photovoltaic plants. This data will significantly enhance our research efforts, providing additional real-world context to test our developments and innovations.
DATA REQUIREMENTS
- Description of the PV plant (electrical architecture)
- PV module datasheet
- Irradiance in the plane of array measurement
- Location of sensors if numerous
- Module temperature measurement (if not available, ambient temperature)
- DC current measurement at plant, inverter or junction box level; if not available, DC power, otherwise AC power measurement
If you do not match all the criteria, please contact us to contact@coplasimon.eu and we could schedule a call to check if you are eligible to join a call.
HOW TO SEND THE DATA
The data can be sent to the specific partners, detailed in the call, or to contact@coplasimon.eu. These data will be shared among the mentioned SerendiPV partner exclusively and will be stored in private folders of the CKAN database of the SerendiPV project.
how to participate?
Please send an email to the contact@coplasimon.eu to complete the formulary for participating in the call and you will receive support for completing the rest of the documents.
If you have any question please write us in the forum webpage dedicated to this collaboration call.
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
Please senf your questions to Simone Vitale (contact@coplasimon.eu). We will post relevant questions and answers below for everyone’s information.
