Bifacial Solar Panels: Increased production from both sides

What are bifacial solar panels?

Bifacial solar panels can capture sunlight from both sides — direct radiation on the front and reflected light on the back. This results in a significant increase in total energy production, typically 5–30% more than conventional panels.

Advantages in the Nordic climate

Snow cover, light-coloured roofs, and water reflect a lot of light onto the underside of the panels. During Nordic winter conditions with snow, bifacial panels can provide a noticeable production boost precisely when energy demand is at its highest.

Globe Energy's JinKo Tiger Neo Bifacial panels are designed to maximise this potential, with a bifaciality factor of up to 80%.

Installation requirements

For best performance, bifacial panels should be mounted some distance from the roof (at least 10–15 cm) so that light can reach the back. The ground or roof surface beneath should ideally be a light colour for maximum reflection.