Zambia bifacial solar panel parameters

What are bifacial solar panels?

As renewable energy rapidly evolves, photovoltaic technology continues to advance to meet the growing energy demands. Bifacial solar panels, as an innovative solar solution, are gradually becoming a popular choice in the market due to their ability to generate power from both sides simultaneously.

How do you calculate bifaciality of a photovoltaic module?

For example, under Standard Testing Conditions (STC), if the test power of the back of a bifacial photovoltaic module is 350 watts and the test power of the front is 500 watts, the calculation for bifaciality would be 350/500 = 70%. This means that the back contributes 70% of the power generation capability compared to the front.

Do bifacial PV modules have power rating problems?

To look into the power rating problem associated with bifacial PV devices, it helps to break it down into the following issues: 1) definition of rear irradiance; 2) test method of measurement; 3) power stabilization; and 4) verification for type approval. The reliability and safety issues with bifacial PV modules come next in line.

What are bifacial PV modules?

The global PV industry is experiencing a boom in bifacial PV modules. Coming with extra energy gain from the rear side, bifacial PV modules are finding themselves with versatile and promising application possibilities in many fields, from building-integrated photovoltaics to utility-scale power plants.