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Optimizing dust accumulation quantification on photovoltaic panels using deep learning visual models with hyperparameter optimization

Muhammad Faizan Tahir*, Samyam Lamichhane*, Anthony Tzes, Yi Fang, Tarek H.M. El-Fouly, Shayan Umar

Renewable Energy • 2025

This paper presents a comprehensive approach to quantifying dust accumulation on photovoltaic panels using advanced vision-based models enhanced with hyperparameter optimization techniques. The study addresses a critical challenge in solar energy systems where dust accumulation significantly impacts energy efficiency and requires accurate monitoring for optimal maintenance scheduling.

Deep LearningComputer VisionSolar EnergyHyperparameter OptimizationRenewable Energy

View Paper DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.123440

Last updated: November 27, 2025