Both sides for C&I

The commercial and industrial sector has been called the underdog of the U.S. solar market, as it usually plays second fiddle to its larger, more visible residential and utility segment siblings. But C&I’s ultimate multi-gigawatt potential has never been in dispute. Aaron Thurlow, general manager at Longi Solar, makes the case for bifacial technology in the C&I segment.

Issue 09–2021
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Results from test arrays have shown that bifacial modules can offer a 5-15% boost to energy yield on commercial rooftop installations. Racking system designers will need to design new solutions that place the modules slightly higher off the rooftop, while taking into account wind effects.

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