I can't recall the specific study, but bifacials were noted to have an easier time self-clearing of snow due to the heat generated from backside production. I think the study was from upstate NY.
I find this to be generally true. But the actual benefit can vary widely. No amount of albedo will remove ice. On Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches < [email protected]> wrote: > Bill , > > > > The last look I took at Bifacial suggested that the optimal material > was/is the “California” white I think EDPM type material pardon my memory > on the material name. > > Smooth, cleanable, long lasting, expanded & contracted well, easy to > waterproof around contact points, pretty bomber material. No Idea on cost > this was 12+ or more years ago, look for the old Solyndra PV advertisements > they discussed this material as the optimal roof surface. > > > > I have considered bifacial for pole/ground mounts here ID. Has anyone > tested or have Beta for improved winter performance? > > > > _________________________________________________________ > > Dana Orzel GREAT SOLAR WORKS! > > C – 208.721.7003 E – [email protected] > > W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com > > *“Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988!”* > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > -- *Kirk Herander / **[email protected] <[email protected]>* *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 34st Anniversary 1991-2025!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.559.1225
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