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Re:Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates... by bryanlarsen on Monday July 24, 2023 @04:10PM (#36853559)
Bifacial panels don't double the number of cells. There is just a single layer of cells that is exposed on both sides.
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Re:Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates... by throwaway89201 on Monday July 24, 2023 @05:32PM (#36854507)
> single layer

Bifacial panels have two layers of transistors on the silicon subtrate. One on the front and one on the back. Monofacial panels have just one layer. See for example https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bifacial_solar_cells#/media/Fi...

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Re:Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates... by bryanlarsen on Monday July 24, 2023 @06:01PM (#36854858)
They have twice as many transistors, but they don't have twice as many cells.
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