PV modules consist of solar cells which are covered by a piece of protective glass. Since solar panels are exposed to environmental conditions their glass requires frequent cleaning. Staining, dirt and grime, leaves, pollen, dirt droppings, lime-scale and other pollutants prevent solar radiation from reaching the cells of solar panels and as a result, the efficiency of the solar system is reduced.
In order to retain their energy efficiency solar panels must be regularly cleaned, but this is a costly and time-consuming option.
Water is the main origin of solar panels’ soiling. Condensed vapors carrying dirt particles enter the glass pores. Water is then vaporized leaving behind a dirty residue, which cannot be easily removed.
Something that perhaps only a few know is that there is a critical topography of the protective glass panel or, in other words, an optimum level of surface roughness, the maintenance of which ensures maximum efficiency of the PV modules, due to reflection reduction. However, this topography can be destroyed by environmental factors or by the use of improper cleansers.
SolarSkin is an innovative protective coating for solar panels. Thanks to its special formulation, SolarSkin preserves the optimum roughness of the protective glass and aids in unhindered transmission of light, while the surface of the panels remains clean for long.
Processing of solar panels with SolarSkin promotes the development of a strong covalent bond between the hydrophobic film and the glass substrate, almost unparallel to any other protective coating. Thus, enhanced transmission is retained for years.
In the case of a typical solar station an additional energy production of about 7-8%, in total, significantly shortens the required time for the break-even of the initial installation cost.
SolarSkin is also suitable for all types of solar mirrors and collectors.

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