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The cement industry in Venezuela increased its output by 14 per cent in the first half of 2025 when compared with the equivalent period of the previous year, reports AVN. The news agency
The study revealed the impact of cement particles to be the most significant, with a 73 g/m2 deposition of cement dust resulting in an 80% drop in PV short-circuit voltage[3].
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Dust is one of the essential parameters that affect PV panel performance, yield, and profitability. However, the dust characteristics (type, size, shape, meteorology, etc.) is geographical
This review examines the impact of dust on PV performance and evaluates cleaning approaches, including electrostatic removal, super hydrophobic and super hydrophilic coatings, surface acoustic
Four types of dust samples having different physical, chemical, and optical properties were collected for experimental analysis.
The profitability of Pakistan''s listed cement firms rose 38 per cent YoY in FY25, reaching PKR167bn (US$589m) compared with PKR121.4bn in FY24, accordi...
Egypt plans to issue two new cement plant licenses before the end of the year in a bid to curb rising domestic prices and strengthen the sector''s capacity to meet growing regional demand,
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Mbeya Cement Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the Amsons Group, has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Sinoma International (Nanjing) Engineering Co of
Cement dust is not just an ordinary layer of dirt, but it can seriously impact a panel''s performance and may cause long-term damage. This blog will explore why cement dust is such a
This paper provides an appraisal on the current status of research in studying the impact of dust on PV system performance and identifies challenges to further pertinent research.
Solar panels generate electricity when sunlight reaches their photovoltaic (PV) cells. However, dust and other particles block sunlight, reducing energy output. Dust accumulation impacts
Residents of several villages in Maharashtra''s Kalyan have strongly opposed Adani Group ''s proposed INR 14,000m (US$115.4m) cement grinding plant, citing environmental, health,
Cement dust is not just an ordinary layer of dirt, but it can
Holcim''s decision to acquire a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo for US$550m has emerged as one of the most notable cement transactions of the year, surprising some observers
The cleaning methods for dust deposition mainly include manual cleaning, mechanical dust removal, electrostatic dust removal technology, and self-cleaning coating technology.
The Zimbabwean government has lifted restrictions on cement imports with immediate effect in a bid to ease acute supply shortages and arrest rapidly rising prices, which have surged by
Dust that accumulates on solar panels is a major problem, but washing the panels uses huge amounts of water. MIT engineers have now developed a waterless cleaning method to remove
The dozens of PV plants that have been cleaned and protected by our partners has confirmed that using a specific product for remediation of contaminants together with a coating is a highly effective method
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