Are bifacial solar panels a good investment?

And, as we’ll discuss, bifacial panels are also more expensive than traditional single-face panels, which can affect the breakeven point of your investment. Bifacial solar panels can capture light energy on both sides of the panel, whereas monofacial panels (AKA traditional solar panels) only absorb sunlight on the front.

Are bifacial solar panels suitable for rooftop installations?

Bifacial solar panels are not suitable for rooftop installations but may work well with residential ground-mounted solar systems. The ideal use case for bifacial solar panels is in commercial and utility-scale solar installations.

What are bifacial solar panels?

The bifacial solar panel is one of the higher-efficiency advanced modules and has been constantly evolving for the past several decades. This article will help you get to know bifacial panels inside out. Meanwhile, you will have a better sense of their adoption in projects, and how this technology is fused with other innovations.

How do bifacial solar modules work?

Bifacial solar modules can capture sunlight from both sides, reducing their heavy reliance on optimal tilting angles. This feature enables them to be installed vertically to harvest energy at various angles of light paths. When configured with high-strength structural glass, they can turn out to be one type of ‘solar facades’.

Are bifacial panels more energy efficient?

With more surface area available to absorb sunlight, bifacial panels are generally more efficient than traditional monofacial panels. For example, a study by solar panel manufacturer LONGi found that bifacial panels produced 11% more energy than standard panels as part of a ground-mounted installation.

What is bifacialize solar?

The term ‘bifacialize’ isn't widely used in the industry, but it refers to the process of designing and manufacturing solar panels to harness energy from both the front and back sides, boosting overall efficiency and energy output.