Are bifacial solar panels effective?

Bifacial solar panels can be effective when installed on elevated structures such as solar carports, canopies and pergolas. Elevation allows more sunlight to reflect off surrounding surfaces and reach the underside of these panels, increasing energy production.

How is Huawei leveraging AI to boost bifacial energy harvest?

To address the added complexity and boost energy harvest, Huawei is leveraging its artificial intelligence (AI) tech-nology to best integrate its inverters with both bifacial panels and trackers.

What does bifaciality mean on solar panels?

First comes the term you might have spotted on the spec manual of these panels: ‘bifaciality’. It refers to their ability to generate electricity from both sides. This characteristic is quantified by the ‘bifaciality factor,’ which is the ratio of the efficiency of the rear side to that of the front side under the same irradiance conditions.

Should bifacial solar panels be aligned?

Ideally, bifacial panels should be aligned to ensure maximum sunlight exposure on both sides throughout the day. Plus, the tilt angle should be optimized based on the local latitude to maximize solar radiation capture. Bifacial solar panels are more sensitive to shading on either side.

Are bifacial panels suitable for ground-mounted installations?

Bifacial panels have been proven well-suited for ground-mounted installations. These sites are generally large open fields where there is sufficient space for light to reflect off the ground, which can significantly boost the efficiency of bifacial panels.