Estimated PV degradation rates in Oman

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I believe, that this research data is one of its kind as no proper data is available so far regarding the degradation rates in Oman. this paper not only discusses the degradation rates but also comprehensively discusses the factors that are governing the cause of degradation in the local climatic conditions.

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While solar energy in the form of photo-voltaic is considered an affordable and reliable renewable form of energy, there are however some some gray areas which still need to be explored. Power degradation rates of solar panels as time passes is one of these areas. In this research project, we tried to explore this factor under Oman environmental conditions. The results of our study reveals that power degradation is a major phenomena in solar panel and need to be considered in solar project feasibility. Overall the finding of this research are vibrant and will have implication in other regions as well. Personally, this research project was a great opportunity of learning. The research team involved in this project was not only multidisciplinary but was also from different regions including Oman, India, China, UK and Canada, representing a great examples of researchers without borders.

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