Are Bi-Facial Solar Panels Really Better For YOU??

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Ай бұрын

Hope this video gave you some information for your build. Bi-facial solar panels are great but may not always be the best choice for what you are doing. The mono panel from Canadian Solar is an excellent choice and I’ll leave a list of a couple popular Bi-facials below. #solar #bifacialsolarpanel #offgrid #RV
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@VictorPoulin 7 күн бұрын

For best results the bifacial should be at least 3 feet off the ground. This allows for the sun to shine through the front and go under the panels. I've placed mirrors flat on the ground along the frontside of my panels. The sun hits and reflects directly on the backside of the panels. Still experimenting for best results but making small gains with every new idea. I live where temps get to 90 and have had no overheating issues. Highest temp so far on the panel was 125F. If you live where temps get over 100F I would not suggest using mirrors.

@TheSoupier 18 сағат бұрын

I did a comparison between bifacial and monofacial solar panels on my sienna. I think that my car reflects a lot of light so it had considerably more energy. Love your video, it was very informational.

@Jasonoid Ай бұрын

I am a huge fan of the newer black panel designs with 9BB and half cut cells. I love how they are two panels in one as well which really helps with partial shading. I have four Esolar 410w panels, and three Talesun 400w bi-facials. Im getting around 2200 watts from them consistently. Fun stuff! Thanks for the comparison, Johnny. I always love simple comparisons.

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

The new panels really are so much better than the older modules of just a couple years ago. I definitely wanna get some others to test. And thanks. I like simple tests sometimes. 👍🏼😀

@SaabAholic Ай бұрын

Nice info, thanks! 🤠

@todd.parker Ай бұрын

Cool video Johnny! I was surprised that there was basically no difference in output, very good tests.

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Yea minimal over 4 hours. But times that by a few days or a few weeks then the spread would be bigger. But with bi facials on the ground you’re not gaining anything.

@chancejensen9324 Ай бұрын

Awesome video as always!

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Thank you 😀👍🏼

@charlesklaus6290 Ай бұрын

Interesting video. Not really in the market for solar panels right now but might upgrade my RV lead acid batteries to LifePo4 before the tariffs kick in. Thanks!

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@mattman6199 Ай бұрын

Would love to see if they are mounted on a gazebo or something that places them up off the ground… that is what I figured they would get the best performance from .. but I have no data to back it up …

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

I will be doing more stuff soon.

@bobmonztr Ай бұрын

Try the same test in full overcast might be interesting results. My vertical bi facial is 12" off the ground 465w panels record was 569w with snow and sun. 98% of the time 105w in full overcast.

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Yea with snow and even broken clouds for cloud effect you can pull some really big numbers! I did my first test in an over cast day against the wall and the bifacial was just ahead like in the video. But the Canadian 395 are no joke and perform really well..!!

@bobmonztr Ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends have jinko ,465 wanted 7 more but no more so 6x550w thornova and I hope they are ok,changed my mind 5x600w bf now

@vinnyareid Ай бұрын

Not a fair comparison. The bifacial is not maximizing it's full potential because the wall is half white and half brown behind the panels. Plus bifacial are not designed to work on the ground. Off the ground to catch reflections 😔

@VictorPoulin 7 күн бұрын

Agreed, they should be at least 3 feet off the ground. This allows for the sun to shine through the front and go under the panels. I've placed mirrors flat on the ground along the frontside of my panels. The sun hits and reflects directly on the backside of the panels. Still experimenting for best results but making small gains with every new idea. I live where temps get to 90 and have had no overheating issues. Highest temp so far on the panel was 125F. If you live where temps get over 100F I would not suggest using mirrors.

@johnnysweekends 7 күн бұрын

I mention the 3 foot distance in the video. But people skip around a lot

@VictorPoulin 6 күн бұрын

@@johnnysweekends I didn't skip but I did miss where you said it. No big deal either way. At least your making these videos to give people an idea of what they are getting into.

@samserious1337 Ай бұрын

Bi-Facial modules are much heavier due to glass also on their backside, which makes them a bad choice for RVs. Mono crystaline panels are still the way to go for most usecases.

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Yea they can be, these are about 5 lbs heavier.

@timblain7256 Ай бұрын

Any deals on purchasing few than 10 panels?

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Unless you close to me then IDK…lol Normally the more you buy the better the deal but most people want 4-10. So hard to get the really good deals unless buying a couple pallets or more. But they normally have the best deals right now.

@stedyone1090 Ай бұрын

Are lifepo4 batteries also going up. If so how much?

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Yes they are saying 20-50% Will see 🫤

@chancejensen9324 Ай бұрын

I wonder if companies like EcoFlow, Anker, and Oupes would be affected price-wise.

@stedyone1090 Ай бұрын

Solar panels and LifePo4 batteries Joe Biden tarrifs coming this month Wonderful 😮

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s for like 4-6 months

@wipatriot510 Ай бұрын

"Are Bi-Facial Solar Panels Really Better For YOU??" In a word, no... I just built a dual axis tracking system with bi-facial panels, and it really doesn't yield any additional significant results... Going with quality(Renogy, Rich Solar, etc) single face panels will yield better and more consistent results... Panels are panels until they're not...

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

These Canadian solar panels are so good, such a great panel 👍🏼 But it’s more a commercial type so deals are better when bought in bulk. Of course that’s anything

@mindbender50 Ай бұрын

crappy example read on how their to be mounted and how high up they need to be for the bi-facials to work properly ... you might as well tape the back of the bi-facials up for all your test has done for them..

@johnnysweekends Ай бұрын

Wow did you listen at all….? 🤷🏼‍♂️