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August 26, 2021

Bifacial solar modules

Australian scientists have set a new world record for the efficiency for double-sided solar cells that they say could be the key to boosting the energy output of future solar farms. The research team successively achieved a conversion efficiency on the front side of solar cells of 24.3 %, as well as a conversion efficiency of 23.4 % on the cell’s rear side. While these panels are currently being researched upon for the solar farms, conventional panels still dominate the household and small business solar panel demand. The efficiency, though, varies from one brand to the other and also depends on the panel capacity and type (if possible add a link if available).  Arise Solar offers the best in class, pocket friendly, yet highly efficient gear including the solar panels, inverters and other components. Get in touch with one of our experts NOW to discuss your solar needs.

What are bifacial solar modules?

As the name suggests bi meaning two; bifacial panels produce solar power from both sides of the panel. Researchers claim that bifacial solar modules increase the overall efficiency of solar panels by 30%. Just like normal PERC panels, bifacial panels come in various designs. Some use polycrystalline cells and most use monocrystalline cells. A few bifacial solar modules come in dual glass and others in clear backsheets. They come in two variants, with frames and frameless. How to identify bifacial panels? They simply have bus bars on both the front and back sides of their cells. 

Principal Investigator, Dr Kean Chern Fong from the ANU says “Bifacial solar cells are becoming increasingly important in the roll-out of solar farms and are expected to have a market share of over 50 per cent in the next five years”

Bifacial solar panels have been in the market since 1960, but due to its high cost, they were being neglected. But the graph below shows how the cost gap between bifacial and conventional modules is decreasing now.

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There are several companies producing bifacial panels some of them are: Longi, Trina solar, Jinko Solar etc. Bifacial panels are usually installed on tilt due to the basic logic the higher the bifacial module is tilted the higher power it produces from both the sides. Thus these panels are more suitable for flat commercial rooftops and ground mounting solar farms. With the advancement in technology and the climate change crisis solar power is proving to be the most efficient form of renewable energy. Reduce your carbon footprints today, slash your power bills and get huge savings. Get in touch with our team today and get your investment analysis within minutes. 

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