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Fracsun PV Soiling Monitoring Brochure

Fracsun PV Soiling Monitoring Brochure

Fracsun PV Soiling Monitoring Brochure

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Introduction
Optimizing solar asset performance is crucial for maximizing the efficiency and output of photovoltaic (PV) systems. A significant portion of the operating budget is dedicated to cleaning, which can be optimized using advanced tools and data-driven strategies.
Soiling Impact and Mitigation
Soiling is identified as the primary cause of avoidable performance loss in PV systems, potentially reducing output by over 40%. Effective management of soiling loss is essential to maintain optimal performance.
ARES Soiling Measurement Station
  • Provides on-site soiling loss values and clean irradiance measurements.
  • Features automated self-cleaning and is self-powered.
  • Allows for easy deployment and universal mounting with a quick 30-minute installation.
  • Offers mobile connectivity, secure data access, and integration with Fracsun's web portal and API.
  • Includes weather forecasting and wash date optimization capabilities.
Intelligent Soiling Loss Monitoring
The ARES system generates daily soiling loss values by comparing clean and soiled reference cells. The Wash Extension hardware automates the cleaning process, eliminating manual intervention.
Data Analysis and Wash Forecasting
Users can analyze data through a web portal, monitor device health, and download raw data for custom analysis. The Wash Analysis tool uses various data inputs to create an optimized wash schedule, enhancing cleaning efficiency.
Stakeholder Benefits
  • Developers, Builders, and EPC Firms: Improve production estimates and project performance forecasts using local measurement data.
  • Asset Owners: Increase ROI and decrease Levelized Cost of Energy through optimized plant performance.
  • Asset Managers and O&M Contract Holders: Ensure cleaning program effectiveness and KPI achievement.
Conclusion
Fracsun's solutions cater to all stages of the solar lifecycle, from development to the end of PPA agreements, providing valuable data and tools to enhance solar asset performance.
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Optimizing solar asset performance

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Soiling causes the greatest avoidable performance loss in PV systems. Without proper mitigation, an array can reach over 40% loss of its production output. The cost of washing a photovoltaic system can be between a third and a half of the total operating budget. With our toolset, your team can confidently manage soiling loss with real actionable data, telling you exactly when to clean. ARES INTELLIGENT SOILING LOSS MONITORING STATION ▸▸On-site soiling loss values ▸▸Clean irradiance measurement ▸▸PV spectral response ▸▸Automated self-cleaning ▸▸Self-powered and standalone ▸▸Easily deploy multiple...

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WEB PORTAL Fracsun’s custom software enables your team to access device data, view charts, and visualize optimal cleaning schedules. MEASUREMENT ARES generates a daily soiling loss value by comparing irradiance measurements of clean and soiled large-area reference cells. The Wash Extension hardware automatically washes the clean reference cell on a daily basis, eliminating the need for manual cleaning and measurement. ANALYSIS View and analyze ARES soiling station data through the web portal. Check charts, monitor device health, or download raw data for custom analysis. Easily import data into...

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SOLUTIONS FOR ALL STAGES OF THE SOLAR LIFECYCLE INTELLIGENT SOILING MANAGEMENT Soiling loss measurement and categorization can begin at any stage of a project’s lifecycle — at the early stages of development to improve bankability, or the sunset years of a PPA agreement to meet production guarantees. If you want to determine a new project’s viability, Fracsun can provide the country’s largest real-world soiling dataset. STAKEHOLDER BENEFITS ▸ Developers, Builders, and EPC Firms — Using local measurement data, improve confidence in production estimates, and forecast project performance with certainty....

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