Do bifacial solar manufacturers over-inflate the expected power of their solar panels, anticipating that you'll always have sufficient light hitting them from the back? I did notice the label said "maximum voltage" and "maximum current" instead of "rated" or something of that nature.
Bifacial solar panel ratings usually show the power from the front side only. The extra power they claim from the back (bifacial gain) depends on things like reflective surfaces under the panels and how high they are mounted. Manufacturers often label "maximum" performance under perfect conditions, but you might not see those gains unless your setup is ideal. In reality, the extra power can sometimes be less than advertised if the conditions aren’t optimal but it's a great question to ask installers based on your specific situation
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Do bifacial solar manufacturers over-inflate the expected power of their solar panels, anticipating that you'll always have sufficient light hitting them from the back? I did notice the label said "maximum voltage" and "maximum current" instead of "rated" or something of that nature.
Bifacial solar panel ratings usually show the power from the front side only. The extra power they claim from the back (bifacial gain) depends on things like reflective surfaces under the panels and how high they are mounted. Manufacturers often label "maximum" performance under perfect conditions, but you might not see those gains unless your setup is ideal. In reality, the extra power can sometimes be less than advertised if the conditions aren’t optimal but it's a great question to ask installers based on your specific situation