What is bifacial double-glass?

Our bifacial double-glass design increases energy production by 5% to 25%, capturing sunlight from both sides, making it ideal for installations in open spaces such as industrial rooftops or large solar farms. With a 25-year materials warranty and a 30-year power warranty, this module ensures long-term reliability.

What is a bifacial solar module?

Unlike monofacial solar modules, a bifacial solar module is not restricted to installations parallel to a surface, like a rooftop or ground mount. In general, however, bifacial installations are best suited for large-scale industrial, commercial or utility solar projects; they could also be an option for an off-grid solar system.

Can bifacial solar panels double the efficiency of a solar system?

Since bifacial solar panels can absorb light from both the front and back, could they, in theory, double the efficiency of a solar system? Not quite. A 2018 study by LONGi Solar showed that static bifacial solar panels can increase efficiency by 11% compared to a conventional solar panel system.

What is the difference between monofacial and bifacial solar panels?

In most cases, monofacial solar panels come with a frame and a backsheet made of polymers used to protect and isolate the electrical circuitry of the solar panel. Bifacial solar panels unique transparent design of photovoltaic (PV) panels can also absorb reflected sunlight off of the ground, water or other materials.

Who makes bifacial solar panels?

Since bifacial solar panel technology is so new, there are only a few manufacturers of the advanced technology — significantly fewer than traditional panel manufacturers. There are several companies ready to fill the hole in the market, like SunPower, Jinko Solar, Hyundai Energy Solutions, Qcells and Canadian Solar.

Are bifacial solar panels worth it?

Yes, bifacial solar panels can be worth it — but it depends on your intended use. The technology doesn’t make sense for residential rooftop projects, but the increased efficiency makes them worth the higher upfront cost for commercial solar projects and utility solar developers.