Bifacial solar panels and prices

Yes, bifacial solar panels can be worth it — but it depends on your intended use. The technology doesn't make sense for residential rooftop projects, but the increased efficiency makes them worth the higher upfront cost for commercial solar projects and utility solar developers.

One of the most popular types of bifacial solar panels is the MonoPERC half-cut bifacial module. And, the bifacial solar panel price in India for a MonoPERC technology half-cut module is ∼ Rs. 24 per watt. Want to learn more interesting details about bifacial solar panels in India? This blog is a goldmine of answers for you.

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.

The choice between monofacial and bifacial solar panels should be based on project requirements and goals. The cost of bifacial solar panels can vary based on several factors, including the manufacturer, size, efficiency, and quantity purchased. On average, bifacial panels tend to be slightly more expensive than traditional monofacial panels.

Since bifacial solar panels can absorb light from both the front and back, could they, in theory, double the efficiency of a solar system? 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.

Solar cells are the building blocks of solar panels. Several materials are used to manufacture solar cells, but silicon is the most frequently used material. Bifacial solar cells are also made of silicon. Putting it simply, a bifacial solar cell is nothing but two silicon cells stacked together in such a way that they face in opposite directions.