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ABSTRACT
This paper aims to analyse the effect of climate conditions on the performance of infinity PV organic solar cells in a Saharan setting in the region of Adrar (southern Algeria). The first part of this study consists of an analysis and assessment of organic photovoltaic (OPV) module degradation following a prolonged exposure to these open-air conditions (> 2 years). Inspection of the OPV module revealed various degradation modes such as solar cell deformation and coating degradation. A degradation assessment was conducted on the modules via I–V/P-V characteristics together with the rate of degradation of Pmax,Imp,Vmp,Isc,Voc and FF parameters under Standard Test Conditions (STC) to draw a comparison with the reference data provided by the photovoltaic panel manufacturer. Last, the impacts of partial shading, illumination, temperature, and dust accumulation were investigated to evaluate the evolution of both I–V and P-V curves.
Acknowledgments
The authors would like to extend their gratitude to the General Direction of Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT)-MESRS, ALGERIA and Unité de Recherche en Energies Renouvelables en Milieu Saharien, URERMS, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, CDER, 01000, ADRAR, Algéria.
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Ghaitaoui Touhami
Dr. Ghaitaoui Touhami is a professor at the University of Adrar in Algeria and works in a research group at the Sustainable Development and Informatics Laboratory (LDDI). He received his doctorate in Electrical engineering in 2018 from the University of Tahri Mohammed Béchar Algeria (UTMB). In 2019, he got his HDR in Electrical engineering from the University of adrar. He serves as a reviewer at an international journal as well as an author and co-author of several scientific publications. Dr. Ghaitaoui T has participated in many national, regional and international research projects. He has actively been working in the areas of PV renewables energies, power electronics, and sustainable development.
Laribi Slimane
Dr. LARIBI Slimane is Professor at the University of Adrar. He received his diploma of Magister in electrical engineering from The University of Sciences and Technology of Oran (USTO), Algeria in 2013. He obtained his Phd and HDR degrees in Electrical engineering respectively, in 2017 and 2018 from the University of Tahri Mohammed Béchar Algeria (UTMB). Currently, he is a membre in Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Informatics. The activities of this lab. focused on the new energy framework and its implications for the Distribution and Transmission Systems. Also, he is a member in many scientific and industrial committees and director of several doctoral courses .Besides , plenty of conferences , meetings and study days ,both national and international , has been organized from his part. His research interests are optimization of energy flows in micro-grids, the integration of renewable energies, fuel cell and PV systems.
Arama Fatima Zohra
Dr. ARAMA Fatima Zohra is Professor at the University of Adrar. she received her diploma of Engineer and Magister in electrotechnics from The University of Sciences and Technology of Oran (USTO), Algeria, respectively in 2010 and in 2013. She obtained her Phd degree in electrical engineering in 2019 from the University of Tahri Mohammed Béchar Algeria (UTMB). She got her HDR in Electrical engineering from the University of adrar. Currently, she is a membre in Laboratory of Sustainable Development and Informatics. Also, she is a member in many scientific and industrial committees and director of several doctoral courses .Besides , plenty of conferences , meetings and study days ,both national and international , has been organized from his part. Her research interests wind energy, integration of renewable energies, fuel cell and PV systems.
Benabdelkrim Bouchra
Dr. Benabdelkrim Bouchra is a professor at the University of Adrar in Algeria and works in a research group at Laboratoire Energie, Environnement et Systèmes d’Information (LEESI), University of Ahmed Draia Adrar, Adrar, Algérie. She received her doctorate in physic engineering in 2021 from the University of Adrar. She is author and co-author of several scientific publications. Curently, she has actively been working in the areas of PV renewables energies.