Efficient combination of deep learning and tree-based classification models for solar panel dust detection

Jad Bassil, Hassan N. Noura, Ola Salman, Khaled Chahine, Mohsen Guizani

Abstract: Highlights•Enhancing dataset quality and model performance through data cleaning.•Comparing fine-tuned deep neural networks for feature extraction.•Identifying the best tree-based model for dust image classification.•Building lightweight classifiers through feature selection.•Developing a solar panel dust detection system using a hybrid machine learning solution.