Science or art? Defining the performance of bifacial modules

For some developers of ground-mounted PV, bifacial modules are already the default technology. The slight cost increase is often outweighed by an increase in energy yield. And yet “agreeing” on the right energy yield of a PV plant has always been the most heated debate between developers, investors, lenders, and technical advisers. Everoze partner Christophe Campistron looks at both sides.

Issue 04 – 2022
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Assessing on-site albedo and rear-side gain for projects with bifacial PV modules adds significant complexity to project development, and standards have yet to emerge.

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