Performance enhancement of bifacial PV modules on horizontal single-axis trackers in desert environments
The adoption of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules has grown significantly due to their potential for higher energy yield. However, their real-world performance under outdoor conditions remains insufficiently explored. This study analyzes the energy gains of bifacial PV modules in a horizontally tra...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad Pública de Navarra |
| Repositorio: | Academica-e. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Pública de Navarra |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:academica-e.unavarra.es:2454/55850 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2454/55850 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Characterization solar energy Metrology Photovoltaic systems Power system modeling Si PV modeling Solar system |
| Sumario: | The adoption of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules has grown significantly due to their potential for higher energy yield. However, their real-world performance under outdoor conditions remains insufficiently explored. This study analyzes the energy gains of bifacial PV modules in a horizontally tracked power plant in the Atacama Desert, Chile, comparing a conventional single-axis tracker with an optimized tracker designed for bifacial performance. Results show that bifacial modules on conventional trackers achieve ∼5% higher energy production, while those on optimized trackers reach up to 6.1%, emphasizing the role of tracker design in maximizing bifacial PV efficiency. |
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