Investigating bifacial photovoltaic output under diffuse, specular and glossy albedo

Shweta Pal*, Rebecca Saive

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Abstract

We study bifacial PV output for diffuse, specular & glossy reflectors, using albedo-oriented reverse ray-tracing & experiments. Our method accommodates spectro-angular albedo, helps evaluate existing albedos & design new reflectors for higher yield.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Devices and Materials for Solar Energy and Solid-state Lighting, PVLED 2021
PublisherThe Optical Society
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-557528-20-9
ISBN (Print)978-1-943580-94-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventOptical Devices and Materials for Solar Energy and Solid-state Lighting, PVLED 2021 - online, Online, United States
Duration: 24 Jul 202128 Jul 2021

Conference

ConferenceOptical Devices and Materials for Solar Energy and Solid-state Lighting, PVLED 2021
Abbreviated titlePVLED 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOnline
Period24/07/2128/07/21
OtherPart of OSA Advanced Photonics Congress 2021

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