Solar photovoltaic panel anti-icing

What is solar anti-icing?

Solar anti-icing/de-icing is an environmentally friendly way to convert light energy into heat with the purpose of melting/removing ice. However, the inherent intermittency of solar irradiation limits the application of solar-thermal energy-conversion technologies, when continuous de-icing is required.

Can solar anti-icing/frosting surfaces prevent ice formation?

Recently, intensive research efforts have been dedicated to solar anti-icing/frosting surfaces (SASs), which can absorb sunlight efficiently and convert solar energy to heat, thereby delaying or preventing ice formation ( 28 – 30 ).

What is solar anti-icing/deicing?

Solar anti-icing/deicing (SADI) is an economically-efficient method of harvesting solar energy as heat for melting and removing ice. However, SADI materials with superior sunlight harvesting performances and high deicing rate remain elusive. Herein, the successful preparation of hierarchically macro/micro-st

Do solar anti-icing surfaces remove condensed water immediately?

Ideal passive anti-icing surfaces should remove condensed water immediately, leaving no water for freezing. Herein, a condensate self-removing solar anti-icing/frosting surface is developed.

Why are anti-icing/frosting approaches important?

Condensation freezing/frosting on solid surfaces causes severe economic and safety issues. Thus, highly efficient anti-icing/frosting approaches are vital in many engineering applications, ranging from air conditioners to power transmission systems ( 1 – 4 ).

Can solar energy be used in photovoltaic power generation?

NEXT Cite this: ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024, 16, 24, 31567–31575 Solar energy is widely used in photovoltaic power generation as a kind of clean energy. However, the liquid film, frosting, and icing on the photovoltaic module seriously limit the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation.