@inproceedings{dd36472afb0849b68521fd8d8a80a045,
title = "Optimization of Back Reflectors for Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules",
abstract = "To meet increasing demand for sustainable and reliable energy solutions, the bifacial solar photovoltaics (PV) technology has the capacity to provide additional energy generation for installed power systems due to its ability to utilize both front irradiance and ground reflected light. Back reflectors have been designed to increase the power of the cell found on the rear side of the module by utilizing the intercell light passing through the module to increase the incident irradiance. The effect of back reflectors on the overall energy output of bifacial PV modules using six different profiles placed at varied distances from the plane of array (POA) is examined. This work demonstrates that a significant energy gain and cost reduction in the array structures can be achieved using back reflectors compared to conventional bifacial arrays.",
keywords = "Back Reflectors, Bifacial, Optimization",
author = "Martin, {Pedro Jesse} and Govindasamy Tamizhmani",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 IEEE.; 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019 ; Conference date: 16-06-2019 Through 21-06-2019",
year = "2019",
month = jun,
doi = "10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8980783",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "526--531",
booktitle = "2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019",
}