Double-glass bifacial monocrystalline photovoltaic panel price

What is a bifacial solar panel?

A bifacial solar panel is designed with exposed solar cells on both sides of the panel. This allows sunlight to reach both the front and back of the solar cells for maximum solar energy harnessing. This varies from traditional solar panels which are designed only to capture sunlight through their front side.

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.

Do bifacial solar panels increase efficiency?

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. When paired with a solar tracking system that tilts the cells toward the sun as it moves, efficiency could increase as high as 27%.

Why do bifacial solar panels cost so much?

Most bifacial solar panels use monocrystalline cells, leading to maximum efficiency and therefore a higher price. We like Blue Raven Solar because it understands that, for most homeowners, the cost of solar presents the biggest barrier to entry.

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 best suited for residential rooftop solar installations?

Generally, bifacial solar panels are not best suited for residential rooftop solar installations. Given their likely price premium compared to traditional monocrystalline or polycrystalline panels, they make the most sense for larger solar projects that allow reflected light to reach the back of the panels easily.