With the increasing popularity of bifacial solar panels, more and more people will choose to install bifacial panels instead of single-sided panels to reap the rewards, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of it?

Advantages

1. Improve efficiency

This is the main and most important function of bifacial solar panels. Since bifacial modules can generate power from both sides of the panel, there is an overall increase in power generation. Bifacial solar panels are 11% to 12% more efficient than traditional single-sided photovoltaic panels, and may even be higher.

2. Requires less space and panels
Because, both sides are generating electricity for you. Therefore, in the case of generating the same amount of electricity, a double-sided panel requires fewer panels than a single-sided panel. And the panel is reduced, and the space is correspondingly reduced.
3. High durability and longer life
Since double-sided panels are frameless and covered with tempered glass on both sides, they are generally more durable. Tempered glass has the characteristics of weather resistance, UV resistance, high temperature resistance, strong wind and so on. Double-sided panels are more durable and provide better shielding from hail storms or any other severe weather conditions than single-sided panels.
Due to their durability, bifacial solar panels are expected to have a longer lifespan.
4.No specific installation angle required

Unlike single-sided solar panels, bifacial systems can be installed at any angle. It is not necessary to mount them at a specific angle for efficiency. You can even mount them at a 90° angle without much loss in efficiency.

Disadvantages

1. High cost
Due to the manufacturing process of double-sided solar panels and other reasons, the cost of double-sided solar panels is higher than that of single-sided panels.And the installation cost will be relatively high.
2. Not very flexible
Due to the weight of the double-sided panel, it will be heavier than the single-sided panel, so its flexibility will be less.