HOW DUST DIMINISHES PROFIT OUT OF SOLAR FARMS.

When dust is suspended above, or settles on the surface of solar panels, it decreases the quantity and quality of solar irradiation reaching the solar cells.  The dust blocks and refracts light from being able to reach the solar cell at a more favorable angle of incidence.  According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and many other studies, power loss can be as high as 25%, in some areas.

Traditional methods of dust control, such as watering programs and off-the-shelf palliative products, provide an inconsistent and unpredictable level of control.  Much time and money is wasted, as a result of having to apply and re-apply water and product, while only addressing the symptoms and not the underlying issue.  As soon as the earth dries out, dust appears again.

In addition, one of the most commonly used methods of dust control, Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2), has been found to be toxic to flora.

DustCom is all natural and non-toxic.  It will help flora thrive in the treated area, and can be best described as a Biopolymer.  It encapsulates the dust, retains and absorbs moisture, causing the dust to bond to each other and become heavier, keeping it close to the ground. DustCom penetrates the surface, forming a deep bond, making it even more difficult for the dust to rise.

DustCom will significantly reduce the amount of watering, while also reducing the amount of dust that is suspended above and settling on the solar panels, alleviating the power loss associated with that dust.  Not only will it provide more power per unit, it will also reduce cleaning costs.

OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRADITIONAL DUST CONTROL.

1. Constant reapplication of water, or other short-term palliatives, rack up water, equipment and labor costs.
2. Dust particles can cause damage to equipment and vehicles, as well as create health issues for employees.
3. Failing to meet strict environmental and health and safety regulations can bring heavy fines and operational interruption.

DustCom provides:

• Reduced water consumption
• Superior dust cohesion and suppression
• Efficient dust control, under a variety of conditions
• Excellent penetration of a road surface, without pre-watering
• Applies quickly, without road closures, using a water truck or pressurized distributor truck
• Easily washes off equipment and vehicles
• Non toxic
• Reduced vehicle operating and maintenance costs
• Positive impact on Safety, Health and Environment
• A sustainable solution
• Less rutting, wash boarding and pothole formation on roadways
• Improved visibility
• Good freeze/thaw tolerance
• Lower maintenance costs