A comprehensive review and outlook of bifacial photovoltaic (bPV) technology

W Gu, T Ma, S Ahmed, Y Zhang, J Peng - Energy Conversion and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Bifacial photovoltaic (bPV) technology is regarded as a promising alternative, as it can
generate more power than conventional mono-facial PV (mPV) technology by absorbing …

The temperature of floating photovoltaics: Case studies, models and recent findings

L Micheli - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
In floating photovoltaics (FPV), modules are installed on water to alleviate the land
requirement of this energy source. In addition, FPV installations are expected to work at …

High-performance bifacial perovskite solar cells enabled by single-walled carbon nanotubes

J Zhang, XG Hu, K Ji, S Zhao, D Liu, B Li… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Bifacial perovskite solar cells have shown great promise for increasing power output by
capturing light from both sides. However, the suboptimal optical transmittance of back metal …

Full-spectrum radiative cooling for enhanced thermal and electrical performance of bifacial solar photovoltaic modules: A nationwide quantitative analysis

B Sun, L Lu, J Chen, T Ma, Y Yuan - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Bifacial photovoltaic (bPV) technologies have been garnering increasing attention in recent
years due to their ability to generate more power than conventional PV systems. Passive …

Comparative analysis of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules for floating power plants

GM Tina, FB Scavo, L Merlo, F Bizzarri - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is to create usable commercial simulation software tools for
photovoltaic (PV) systems even in the case of floating applications. Using the experimental …

Development and challenges of bifacial photovoltaic technology and application in buildings: A review

J Zhong, W Zhang, L **e, O Zhao, X Wu, X Zeng… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bifacial photovoltaic (bPV) modules can both obtain the front and rear light to get higher
power output, which has attracted extensive attention and is expected to substitute for mono …

A coupled optical-electrical-thermal model of the bifacial photovoltaic module

W Gu, T Ma, M Li, L Shen, Y Zhang - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The bifacial photovoltaic (PV) technology has become prevalent in the global market in
recent years as it can simultaneously collect the sunlight from both front and rear sides to …

Monofacial vs bifacial Si-based PV modules: Which one is more cost-effective?

CD Rodríguez-Gallegos, M Bieri, O Gandhi, JP Singh… - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
The present work studies the features of photovoltaic systems (PV) formed either by
monofacial or bifacial crystalline p-type Si-based solar modules. To determine which module …

Fenestration integrated BIPV (FIPV): a review

A Ghosh - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Building fenestrations are the key components maintaining the connection between building
exterior and interior. However, they are also the weakest allowing heat loss, gain and light …

Analysis of water environment on the performances of floating photovoltaic plants

GM Tina, FB Scavo, L Merlo, F Bizzarri - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
There is an increasing interest in Floating PV (FPV) plants thanks to their advantages
compared with ground and rooftop PV systems, mainly related to very limited land use …