Comprehensive Performance Assessment and Power Prediction Methodology for Bifacial Photovoltaic Solar Panels in Offshore and Rooftop Applications
Abstract
A bifacial solar component incorporates a design that enables the addition of a back electrode to the current framework of the silicon photovoltaic component. Hence, it can harness energy emanating from the front and posterior sides of the element. This work proposes modeling to accurately determine the quantity of energy produced by the back side of the bifacial solar module. By calculating the level of irradiance received from the back side, the predicted power production is then contrasted to the actual power produced from the same side of the module. The trials were conducted in four distinct habitats, each characterized by a unique albedo. The algorithm's theoretical forecast indicates a potential error of 4% and a mean error of 2.46% in the measurement. This research examined the output levels of bifacial solar modules, which get extra irradiation from the back side, in diverse rear surroundings. There has been a recent surge in the construction of floating Photovoltaic systems. The placement of bifacial solar panels has a favorable impact due to the reflecting irradiance from the water surface. The study will enhance zero-energy building by developing systems using bifacial PV modules with a high effectiveness rate for rooftop solar power applications in microgrid environments, representing the future of energy.