Understanding the bifacial boost with the online Balcony Photovoltaic Calculator considering Albedo

The technical basis of bifacial (two-sided) photovoltaic modules has been around since the 1960s. But it was only with the falling module glass prices that it became economically interesting. This technology will achieve a market share of 35% in the next few years.

The rear side of the PV modules can now also convert reflected beams (albedo) into electricity. This results in completely new applications. Using the example of a balcony railing, it is quite impressive to observe. It's like adding a second module on the back.

In my opinion, the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) also has a strong social component, because this technology allows a massive reduction in the electricity bill for apartments as well.

Thus, with good albedo, such as a reflecting balcony floor, these new double-sided solar modules generate almost 500 watts and that with an area of ​​only 2 x 1 meters. If a beautiful summer with almost 1400 full load hours of sunshine is added, then such a plant generates well and gladly about 700 kWh. At an assumed electricity price of 20 cents per kwh, it is 140 euros per year. To spend a good 700 euros less on electricity in just five years, with just a single simple AC module plugged into the Schuko outlet.

If you want to recalculate even the albedo thrust of bifacial modules compared to simple balcony modules, I have provided a free balcony PV calculator for photovoltaics for Europe.

http://www.pv4.eu/balcony-photovoltaic-with-the-albedo-boost-online-calculator_1827.html

Comprendre le regain bifacial avec la calculatrice photovoltaïque en ligne pour balcon prenant en compte Albedo

http://www.photovoltaique-solair-echange.fr/comprendre-le-regain-bifacial-avec-la-calculatrice-photovoltaique-en-ligne-pour-balcon-prenant-en-compte-albedo_157.html

Entendiendo el impulso bifacial con la Calculadora fotovoltaica de balcón en línea considerando Albedo

http://www.fotovoltaica-solar.es/entendiendo-el-impulso-bifacial-con-la-calculadora-fotovoltaica-de-balcon-en-linea-considerando-albedo_128.html

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