2 papers
physics.soc-ph2023
Heliostat-field soiling predictions and cleaning resource optimization for solar tower plants
Cody B. Anderson, Giovanni Picotti, Michael E. Cholette +3
This paper presents a novel methodology for characterizing soiling losses through experimental measurements. Soiling predictions were obtained by calibrating a soiling model based…
stat.AP2023
Stochastic Soiling Loss Models for Heliostats in Concentrating Solar Power Plants
Giovanni Picotti, Michael E. Cholette, Cody B. Anderson +2
Reflectance losses on solar mirrors due to soiling are a significant challenge for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. Soiling losses can vary significantly from site to site -…