Multi-criteria Modeling of Photovoltaic Module Soiling Losses in a Grid-Connected Power Plant within the Sudano-Sahelian Zone (Burkina Faso) Using Artificial Neural Networks and Linear Regression
Abdoulaye KABORE, Kayaba Haro, Tongonmanegde Leonard Ouedraogo, Sidiki Zongo, Boubou Bagré, Christian Tubreoumya Guy, Bowendkuni Armand Korsaga, Issoufou Ouarma, Daniel M Westervelt, Samuel Ouoba & Antoine Béré · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026
Soiling of photovoltaic modules is a major factor affecting the performance of solar power plants, particularly in dry and dust-prone environments. This study developed and evaluated predictive models for estimating the soiling losses (SL) of photovoltaic modules at the Zagtouli...
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10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i74725