Photovoltaic modules in desert areas benefit from high irradiation levels, but suffer from harsh environmental stressors that affect the levelized cost of electricity by reducing lifetime and performance, and increasing maintenance costs. The presentation will discuss the key challenges in desert and their impact on PV power generation, including the influence of high UV doses, high ambient temperatures, significant temperature changes between day and night, and high levels of soiling. Key takeaways from R&D and possible solutions to address these challenges will be presented.

Photovoltaic modules in desert areas benefit from high irradiation levels but suffer from harsh environmental stressors that affect the levelized cost of electricity by reducing lifetime and performance, and increasing maintenance costs. The presentation will discuss the key challenges in the desert and their impact on PV power generation, including the influence of high UV doses, high ambient temperatures, significant temperature changes between day and night, and high levels of soiling. Key takeaways from R&D and possible solutions to address these challenges will be presented.