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Bifacial Perovskite Solar Cells Point to Higher Efficiency

NREL researchers calculate boost from reflected light hitting back of device.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

A bifacial perovskite solar cell, which allows sunlight to reach both sides of the device, holds the potential to produce higher energy yields at lower overall costs, according to scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The dual nature of a bifacial solar cell enables the capture of direct sunlight on the front and the capture of reflected sunlight on the back, allowing this type of device to outperform its monofacial counterparts. “This p...

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