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A six-year study of a 12 MW solar plant in Algeria found an average performance ratio of 82.6%, with annual electricity generation ranging from 19.83 to 21.41 GWh. Performance declined significantly in 2020 due to COVID-19-related maintenance restrictions, highlighting the importance of regular cleaning and upkeep. The post Six-year testing highlights impact of reduced maintenance on PV plant operation during COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on pv magazine Global .

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A six-year study of a 12 MW solar plant in Algeria found an average performance ratio of 82.6%, with annual electricity generation ranging from 19.83 to 21.41 GWh. Performance declined significantly in 2020 due to COVID-19-related maintenance restrictions, highlighting the importance of regular cleaning and upkeep.

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