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Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates vastly more electricity
(www.independent.co.uk)
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this post was submitted on 21 Jul 2023
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If the solar panel isn’t facing the sun then how is it generating power?
From the reflection of the sunlight! Light bounces around everything and everywhere, so while it's not direct sunlight, it's still light. It generates less than the sun facing one but it's still more power.
Typically you get 5-10% bonus outpit on bifacials.