North Asia double-sided solar panels

Companies worldwide have launched double-sided modules in recent years, and one firm which says its bifacial panels excel efficiency and productivity is Chinese photovoltaic giant Yingli Solar.

And, as we'll discuss, bifacial panels are also more expensive than traditional single-face panels, which can affect the breakeven point of your investment. Bifacial solar panels can capture light energy on both sides of the panel, whereas monofacial panels (AKA traditional solar panels) only absorb sunlight on the front.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Baoding, China, the firm is today one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, with more than 60 million solar panels shipped to date. Yingli's bifacial modules, known as the TwinMax series, were launched last year, and are made using the company's special technology, known as Panda cells.

Bifacial solar panels: What... Bifacial solar panels are known to increase electricity generation by up to 27%. The technology behind solar panels continues to evolve and improve. Manufacturers are now able to produce bifacial panels, which feature energy-producing solar cells on both sides of the panel.

The technology behind solar panels continues to evolve and improve. Manufacturers are now able to produce bifacial panels, which feature energy-producing solar cells on both sides of the panel. With two faces capable of absorbing sunlight, bifacial solar panels can be more efficient than traditional monofacial panels – if used appropriately.

Bifacial solar panels are not suitable for rooftop installations but may work well with residential ground-mounted solar systems. The ideal use case for bifacial solar panels is in commercial and utility-scale solar installations.