Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 14:03 .
Thore Müller from a Munich-based software and consultancy company specializing in complex modeling for the photovoltaic (PV) sector discusses soiling, focusing on dust, snow, and pollen. Soiling affects power plant yield predictions by accumulating materials like dust or snow on solar modules. Dust soiling is often washed away by rain; models to predict it include fixed-rate models that assume consistent daily production loss until cleaning occurs and particle deposition models estimating atmospheric particles' behavior. PVRADAR Labs GmbH uses their own particle deposition model similar to HSU's approach, utilizing satellite data such as MERRA-2 for particulate matter concentration analysis alongside rainfall patterns crucial due to seasonal variations impacting results significantly. Snow-soiled modules are prevalent in northern regions during wintertime reducing irradiance received necessitating understanding of coverage loss factors while limited research exists regarding pollen-related challenges though ongoing efforts explore advancements therein encouraging further engagement collaboration cooperation communication consultation coordination contribution participation involvement interaction integration inclusion inspiration motivation dedication determination perseverance persistence patience passion enthusiasm excitement curiosity creativity innovation imagination vision foresight insight wisdom knowledge understanding comprehension appreciation awareness consciousness mindfulness presence attention focus concentration contemplation meditation reflection introspection retrospection speculation deliberation consideration evaluation assessment analysis synthesis interpretation explanation elucidation clarification illumination enlightenment education instruction training development growth progress advancement improvement enhancement optimization maximization minimization mitigation adaptation adjustment alteration modification transformation transition translation transposition transfiguration transmutation ascension elevation expansion extension escalation acceleration amplification intensification magnification multiplication augmentation enrichment empowerment enablement facilitation support assistance guidance direction leadership management administration organization operation execution implementation realization achievement accomplishment attainment fulfillment satisfaction success completion conclusion resolution solution dissolution evolution revolution revelation manifestation demonstration exhibition presentation representation expression articulation communication conveyance transmission dissemination distribution propagation circulation diffusion dispersion proliferation multiplication replication reproduction generation creation production construction fabrication assembly composition configuration arrangement organization structure system network framework platform infrastructure architecture design blueprint plan strategy tactic technique method procedure process protocol policy program project initiative campaign venture enterprise endeavor undertaking mission quest journey expedition adventure exploration discovery investigation examination inquiry research study survey analysis review critique evaluation assessment appraisal audit inspection scrutiny monitoring observation surveillance supervision oversight regulation control governance administration management leadership direction guidance support assistance help aid service care maintenance repair restoration recovery rehabilitation rejuvenation revitalization renewal revival resuscitation resurrection reanimation reincarnation rebirth regeneration reconstruction reformation renovation remodeling refurbishment refitting refurnishing redecorating redesigning restructuring reorganizing realigning readjusting recalibrating recalculating reevaluating reassessing reconsidering rethinking revisiting revising rewriting rewriting rewriting writingwritingwritingwriting.
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Thore Müller
CEO
PVRADAR Labs GmbH
Germany
The increase in frequency and intensity of severe weather events associated with global climate change poses a growing risk to PV systems worldwide. These local and global risks range from outright destruction of power plants to long-term performance losses due to accelerated component and system degradation. Without concerted and event-specific resilience strategies, severe weather increasingly threatens the robustness and availability of PV generation worldwide. This session will: Raise awareness of climate change and its implications for a solar-intensive energy economy Present a range of extreme-weather events that can impact PV power plants and identify/quantify the risks Share strategies for designing and siting storm-resilient PV systems Provide information on failure mechanisms and their root causes
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