How Bifacial Panels Capture More Sun and Deliver Higher ROI

One of the biggest reasons why solar energy has blown up in popularity in recent times, and why it continues to be such a dominant force in the renewable energy sector, is because of the level and pace of research and development that goes on in companies and manufacturing hubs. And one of these R&D sessions brought to us one of the more compelling examples of when solar panels evolve into something that has become a major player in the solar industry: the excellent bifacial solar panel, which promises to increase the already amazing efficiency levels of the regular solar panel, is one such invention.

In this blog post, we will check out bifacial solar panels, and more importantly, how they work to capture much more sunlight and eventually, deliver much more in terms of higher return on investment, allowing you to reap more benefits, generate more solar energy, and enjoy a greater deal of energy reliability than a conventional, monofacial panel. So, let’s get started on bifacial solar panels.

Bifacial Solar Panels: What Are They?

As the name implies, bifacial solar panels are photovoltaic modules that have solar cells on both sides of the panel, unlike regular solar panels, with just a singular solar cell–sided panel that can receive sunlight at a certain angle, at a certain time. The potential benefits of having such a bifacial solar panel are innumerable, and offer a lot more simply in terms of generation, but is that actually the case?

Absolutely that is the case. Bifacial solar panels are hailed as the next step in the evolution of solar panels. The fact that they have two sides that are able to generate energy, as compared to your regular one-sided panel presents a lot of opportunities, the lion’s share of which goes to the energy generation potential. Let’s take a closer look at the functioning of a bifacial solar panel, and how it works to generate energy that is much better than your regular solar panel.

Bifacial Solar Panels: How They Work?

If you already have a general idea of how solar panels work, well then, we’re not far off to understand just how bifacial solar panels work. This is because they follow the same principle that regular solar panels follow; sunlight hits the solar cells, causing the electrons to get excited and form a current, which is what causes the solar panel to generate energy. This principle is called the photovoltaic principle, and bifacial solar panels follow the same principle, albeit with the addition of yet another surface that can generate energy. But it doesn’t generate energy from both sides all the time.

Instead, where a monofacial solar panel might struggle to receive sunlight after peak hours due to the positioning of the sun and the solar cell surface, bifacial solar panels are angled and installed to ensure that they receive sunlight to the maximum possible extent of time throughout the day—from sun-up to sundown. Thus ensuring that you get the maximum energy generation throughout the day; where regular solar panels may only have to make do with four or five hours of sunlight per day, bifacial solar panels can generate energy at all times throughout the day, giving you much more energy, a higher ROI, and a larger pool of energy to enjoy or feed back to the grid. Which is why bifacial solar panels are an excellent choice for consumers if they’re willing to step up to the big leagues and generate more energy and get a higher ROI, all in one, futuristic solar panel, like the ones from ZNC Solar, Pakistan’s premier solar energy equipment supplier.