Bifacial Solar Panels

Bifacial solar panels generate power from the front and back of the panel. The front is like any other panel, while the back will have layer of thin-film that can absorb indirect light to generate a power boost. The boost will vary depending on what is below the panel such as if it is bright, white, flat commercial roof, grass, gravel, light-colored cement or dark asphalt. The power boost can be a few percent, but some manufacturers claim up to 10% in ideal conditions. However, bifacial modules are often more expensive solar panels.