Bifacial photovoltaic technology is transitioning from an emerging innovation to a mainstream solution within the solar industry. Bifacial modules are no longer considered a niche product, but are increasingly widely used in utility-scale, commercial and many other solar projects. The change is being driven by the ability of bifacial PV systems to significantly increase energy yield and reduce levelized cost of energy (LCOE). Double-glass bifacial modules, in particular, offer durability, long-term stability, and enhanced performance in diverse environmental conditions.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Bifacial cells
• Chapter 3: Bifacial modules: design options, characterisation and reliability
• Chapter 4: System design, modeling, and optimization
• Chapter 5: Bifacial PV systems and yield data (bifacial gain)
• Chapter 6: Emerging applications
• Chapter 7: Impact of bifaciality on the levelized cost of PV-generated electricity
• Chapter 8: A 'global' view on bifacial gain: dependence on geographic location and environmental conditions
• Chapter 9: Summary and outlook