Traditional solar modules convert light to electricity using photovoltaic pv cells on the top side of the panels.
Bifacial solar panels structure.
Now national renewable energy laboratory nrel researchers are shining a light on what lies beneath.
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The sf8 tracker has seen up to 8 6 more power generation when bifacial modules are installed the company stated in a press release.
With the teamtrack system soltec was already capable of producing 6 more energy.
Whereas traditional opaque backsheeted panels are monofacial bifacial modules expose both the front and backside of the solar cells.
Bifacial solar panels have their backs covered with either a transparent sheet or a have a double glass panel.
This makes reflection possible hence there is energy production from both sides increasing the total power output.
In may 2019 a team at nrel kicked off a three year study to evaluate bifacial.
In feb 2020 sunpreme inc.
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Moreover bifacial solar arrays don t contain the metal which holds pv cells together.
When bifacial modules are installed on a highly reflective surface like a white tpo roof or on the ground with light colored stones some bifacial module manufacturers claim up to a 30 increase in production just from the extra power generated from the rear.