REPORT ON PUBLIC AWARENESS HELD AT IREPODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

REPORT ON PUBLIC AWARENESS HELD AT IREPODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Agenda:

Opening Prayer

Recognition of Special guest

Business of the day

Question and Answer

Closing Prayer

Members in attendance:

Dr. Aliyu, S.J.           Chairman

Dr Dopamu K.O.      Assist. Chairman 

Engr. Oreofe T. A Secretary

Engr. Prof. Ajisegiri

Engr. Prof. O. Olawale

Engr. Ariba F.O

Engr. John Onyemenam

Arch John Alade

Engr. Lawal Oluwaseun

Business of the Day

  1. The meeting commenced at 12:30 pm, with a total of nine (9) members in attendance, including representatives from Irepodun Local Government.
  2. A representative from the local government led the opening prayer.
  3. The secretary delivered a welcome address, reiterating the purpose of the meeting.
  4. Dr. Aliyu S.J. delivered a lecture titled “Power Losses in PV Panels Due to Soiling and Designing an Affordable Cleaning Solution.” He explained that Photovoltaic (PV) panels experience efficiency losses over time due to the accumulation of dust, dirt, bird droppings, and other contaminants, a phenomenon known as soiling. This layer of debris obstructs sunlight and significantly reduces the panels’ power output, especially in arid and urban areas with high dust or pollution levels. Soiling losses can range from 5% to over 20%, depending on environmental conditions and the cleaning frequency.

To address these losses, Dr. Aliyu outlined several affordable cleaning solutions:

  • Self-Cleaning Coatings: Applying hydrophobic or superhydrophobic coatings to panel surfaces reduces dust and dirt adherence, making them easier to clean with minimal water use or rainfall.
  • Manual Cleaning Tools: Affordable tools like squeegees, microfiber cloths, and water-fed brushes can be used, particularly for smaller installations.
  • Automated and Semi-Automated Cleaning Systems: For larger PV installations, motorized brushes or robotic cleaning systems powered by solar energy provide consistent, hands-free cleaning but require an initial investment.
  • Water-Free and Low-Water Techniques: Electrostatic or air-blow cleaning systems use compressed air or electric charges to remove dust particles without water, effective for dry regions where water is scarce.
  1. Engr. Prof. Ajisegiri followed the lecture with remarks on the significance of solar energy for the community. Attendees were given a “Solar Energy Awareness” questionnaire, which indicated that 57% of participants were knowledgeable about and already using solar energy. 

 Q&A Session
The audience engaged in a Q&A session, asking questions that clarified and enriched the lecture. The meeting concluded with a consensus on the importance of solar energy awareness and maintenance of PV panels to maximize efficiency. 

A total 85 persons were in attendance at end of the lecture.

Closing Remarks:

  • Dr. Dopamu K.O. expressed gratitude to all attendees at the time of closing.
  • The meeting was officially concluded at 1:30 pm. 
  • Arch. John offered the closing prayer.
  • A group photograph was taken to commemorate the meeting.

NAME                                                  SIGNATURE                          DATE.

DR, ALIYU, SAMUEL J.

Team Champion     

DR DOPAMU K. O

Asisst. Team Champion     

ENGR TOYIN OREOFE

Team Secretary

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Categories: SDG 7