Are bifacial solar inverter makers getting better performance?

Inverter makers are under pressure to upgrade performance to accurately measure and manage the boost from bifacial solar panels.

Are bifacial inverters redesigned?

Inverter improvements including greater granularity of maximum power point tracking (MPPT), the marriage of artificial intelligence with more capable algorithms, and string overload safety are ushering in the next generation of inverters redesigned for bifacial systems, according to the development team at Huawei Technologies’ Smart PV Business.

How do advanced inverters serve bifacial systems?

Another key tool for advanced inverters serving bifacial systems is the use of AI and algorithms for analyzing the bifacial data that more granular inverters are reading.

What tools do bifacial inverters need?

Another necessary tool for bifacial inverters is more granular and dedicated MPPT units, industry experts broadly agree. “To prevent current mismatch within a string, there is a crucial need for dedicated strings supported by higher MPP granularity.

Should a bifacial PV module be combined with a tracker?

Following our field tests and case studies, we can say that in general, in locations with good irradiance conditions, a bifacial PV module plus a tracker is the optimal combination for maximizing the IRR of the PV plant.

What components are affected by bifacial technology?

Starting with basic principles of this technology, this guidebook takes a closer look at the impact of bifacial technology on key system components: modules, mounting systems (including trackers), and inverters. Modules and mounting structures are the critical components affected by a bifacial PV plant.