bSolar has announced the availability of its high-power, high-efficiency, bifacial, photovoltaic (PV), crystalline silicon solar cells. Bifacial cells utilize the cells' rear side to collect reflected and diffused sunlight to generate additional electricity. bSolar cells are produced using p-type wafers, standard equipment and production processes, giving them a mass market appeal.
The new cells provide 10-30% higher energy (KWH) per KWp installed in standard applications and up to 50% in vertical installations, resulting in an equivalent cell efficiency of 21%-24% in standard applications and a total module power of 280-325 Watts for 60 cell modules.
This unprecedented efficiency and power are amongst the industry highest for mono crystalline silicon cells. Applications for the new cells include flat rooftops and ground installations, as well as unique solutions for special BIPV applications such as solar sound barriers, car ports, facades and green houses.
The bifacial cells are produced in bSolars industrial production line in Heilbronn, Germany and have been recently incorporated into bifacial modules by numerous producers worldwide. The current production capacity of bSolar is 30 MWp/year and the company is planning to rapidly expand production to meet customer demand. bSolar will be showcasing its bifacial cells at the Intersolar Europe in Munich from June 14 – 16.
"We are excited to introduce our disruptive bifacial cells, which will significantly improve the financial returns of solar projects.", commented Yossi Kofman, bSolars CEO. "We are currently working with our commercial partners and customers to bring cutting-edge bifacial panels to the market."
