Net metering is a billing method used by utility companies to compensate homeowners who have a solar system for the excess energy they send to the grid. Some states, like Massachusetts, have true net metering, where you're compensated the full retail rate for every kWh you.
In this research, we propose an integrated approach that combines image processing techniques and deep learning-based classification for the identification and classification of dust on PV panels. The image processing algorithms are utilized to detect and segment dust particles on the.