Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial Modules

2022-08-08 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches
Drake This is an interesting topic, Q, do bi-facials really work? A, it depends, Solution, low profile on a roof may not so much its all about reflectivity so higher off the ground(roof) the better. A parking lot canopy might see a measurable improvement if the parking lot is a light reflective

[RE-wrenches] Bifacial Modules

2022-08-08 Thread Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches
Are bifacial modules good products? Do they really perform as advertised? We have a potential project where they would be used on a white roof. Would that be an ideal situation? Thanks, Drake Drake Chamberlin Athens Electric LLC Ohio Electrical Contractor’s License 44810 CO Master

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules on pole mounts

2017-06-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I have used the old Sanyo bifacials on a Pergola in snow country with very good results. They had frames though and have held up really well. I have some single axis trackers at my place that I would really love to update the modules with the new Panasonic bi's. The frames have always been the

[RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules on pole mounts

2017-06-22 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Wrenches, We have started thinking about experimenting with bifacial modules on pole mounts in remote locations where snow is a big issue; the idea being we could still be collecting some energy when the front of the module is covered in snow. I don't have any experience with bifacial

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-03 Thread Keith Cronin
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cc: Bill Brooks billbroo...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules We've got an array of Silicon Energy modules out back, and in the interests of scientific discovery and procrastinating from what I really

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-03 Thread Joel Davidson
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Thanks everyone for the feedback! Thinking that the manu's can space cells accordingly on the surface of the glass and create whatever % light the end user wants to seep through. The % of light must

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-03 Thread Ray Walters
:* Keith Cronin mailto:electrich...@yahoo.com *To:* Phil Undercuffler mailto:solarp...@gmail.com ; RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org *Sent:* Wednesday, November 02, 2011 9:50 PM *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Thanks everyone for the feedback

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-03 Thread Joel Davidson
Walters To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Geez Joel, we need to start a solar museum for all the cool old stuff you have. I just did a bit of research, and it seems lux is a weighted measure based on visible light

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-02 Thread Keith Cronin
Brooks billbroo...@yahoo.com To: 'Keith Cronin' electrich...@yahoo.com; 'RE-wrenches' re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 11:44 AM Subject: RE: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Keith,   This is easy to test. Simple take an irradiance sensor, turn it upside-down and test

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-02 Thread Jeff Clearwater
billbroo...@yahoo.com *To:* 'Keith Cronin' electrich...@yahoo.com; 'RE-wrenches' re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org *Sent:* Tuesday, November 1, 2011 11:44 AM *Subject:* RE: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Keith, This is easy to test. Simple take an irradiance sensor, turn it upside-down and test

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-02 Thread Phil Undercuffler
:* Tuesday, November 1, 2011 11:44 AM *Subject:* RE: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Keith, This is easy to test. Simple take an irradiance sensor, turn it upside-down and test the irradiance on the bottom surface of any PV array. It will vary greatly based on exposure to reflected light and so

[RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-01 Thread Keith Cronin
Hi Was wondering if any of you have installed bifacial modules and know what the % of light that comes through to a surface below the modules? Looking for a canopy type of installation/ application and wondered if you have any #'s? Thank you~   Aloha,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-01 Thread Hans Frederickson
...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Keith Cronin Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 1:04 PM To: RE-Wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Hi Was wondering if any of you have installed bifacial modules and know what the % of light that comes

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules

2011-11-01 Thread Bill Brooks
. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Keith Cronin Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 1:04 PM To: RE-Wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Bifacial modules Hi Was wondering if any of you have installed bifacial modules and know