Destination Moon : How “Luna” Dust affects Photovoltaics Modules ?

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Abstract The possibility of generating electrical power using photovoltaic solar panels remains a challenge for future lunar bases. The photovoltaic solution chosen must be as resistant as possible to the extremely harsh lunar environment, particularly to lunar dust. The aim of this work is to develop an original, accurate method for depositing lunar dust on a large surface, combined with optical and electrical evaluation of the photovoltaic assemblies. By using lunar highland dust simulant, a first regime named “coating” associated with a linear decline, and a second regime named “overlapping” associated with an exponential decline were identified in accordance with what was suggested in the literature. According to the model established from experiments, if a semi-annual or an annual cleaning were planned, the associated power loss would be between ~0.5% - 2.5% or between ~1% - 5.5%, respectively.

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