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Scientists Studying Solar Try Solving a Dusty Problem April 1, 2021 At the Outdoor Test Facility, NREL researcher Matthew Muller looks over the DUSST multi-unit soiling detector. The patented technology has nine individual soiling measurements allowing for comparison of nonuniform soiling and testing of the anti-soiling performance of different glass coatings. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL The layer of dust and pollen that settles on the windshield of your car is easily removed with a turn of the lever that activates wipers and water. Removing that layer from a solar panel especially one inconveniently located from any source of moisture requires considerably more work. ....