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

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • 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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  • @TheSoupier
    @TheSoupier 18 днів тому +3

    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.

  • @johnnysweekends
    @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому +4

    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
    @VictorPoulin 25 днів тому +5

    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.

  • @Jasonoid
    @Jasonoid 2 місяці тому +4

    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
      @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому

      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. 👍🏼😀

  • @arnoldreiter435
    @arnoldreiter435 3 дні тому +1

    you mentioned at the beginning that the recommendation is for one meter of clearance for the bi facial. also the sun is very high in the sky making a sharp angle of any reflected sunlight against the wall. Good tests and what i see is that the one meter recommendation is important and a roof mount for bi facial may be wasted if you want any performance increase.

  • @samserious1337
    @samserious1337 Місяць тому +3

    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
      @johnnysweekends  Місяць тому +2

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

  • @SaabAholic
    @SaabAholic Місяць тому +2

    Nice info, thanks! 🤠

  • @todd.parker
    @todd.parker 2 місяці тому +3

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

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @moderngunguy3666
    @moderngunguy3666 10 днів тому +1

    New study shows that if you put the vertical straight up and down, you can actually get more power out of them because of his medication you should look into that study

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  10 днів тому +1

      Yea seen it along time ago and they are still looking into it as who it’s best for. I may try a simulation but I don’t have a place for long term testing. Only day tests. Majority of people still won’t mount like that though

    • @moderngunguy3666
      @moderngunguy3666 8 днів тому +1

      @@johnnysweekends Yeah I've never seen the mounted like that in the real world.. seen some videos of some solar farms that have them mounted that way though but never in person.

  • @charlesklaus6290
    @charlesklaus6290 2 місяці тому +2

    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!

  • @chancejensen9324
    @chancejensen9324 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome video as always!

  • @bobmonztr
    @bobmonztr 2 місяці тому +3

    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
      @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому

      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
      @bobmonztr 2 місяці тому

      @@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

  • @mattman6199
    @mattman6199 Місяць тому +2

    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 …

  • @JONNYM.-ix2wd
    @JONNYM.-ix2wd 14 днів тому +2

    "JET STREAMS" 👍🤣🤣🤣

    • @samledo8558
      @samledo8558 День тому +1

      More like jet screams aka the dimming

  • @samledo8558
    @samledo8558 День тому +1

    Hello and thank you for the videos you create wonderful job! Anyways to my point : I bought a eco flow delta pro two generators and four extra batteries. Can I use aptos 400watt panels w my setup. I already have the MTS wired into my sub panel by an electrician. I planned on purchasing the spots 31 panel bundle. Tyvm

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  День тому

      You can definitely use these panels you just have to set it up correctly to not go over input voltage and leave room for temp changes. Temp coefficient comes with the panels

  • @timblain7256
    @timblain7256 2 місяці тому +1

    Any deals on purchasing few than 10 panels?

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому

      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
    @stedyone1090 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому

      Yes they are saying 20-50%
      Will see 🫤

    • @chancejensen9324
      @chancejensen9324 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @lperezph
    @lperezph 12 днів тому

    It's weird.. My jinko 405w bifacial 23kg feels heavier than sunova 580w monofacial 27.6kg.. Could be the frame.. 40mm vs 30mm

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  12 днів тому

      Two layers of glass is heavy! Mono only one glass layer

  • @vinnyareid
    @vinnyareid Місяць тому +6

    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
      @VictorPoulin 25 днів тому

      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
      @johnnysweekends  25 днів тому +1

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

    • @VictorPoulin
      @VictorPoulin 24 дні тому +1

      @@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.

    • @aoeuuaoaou
      @aoeuuaoaou 8 днів тому

      That kinda makes it worse, that you know this is a garbage test?

  • @stedyone1090
    @stedyone1090 2 місяці тому +3

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

    • @johnnysweekends
      @johnnysweekends  2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @wipatriot510
    @wipatriot510 2 місяці тому +1

    "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
      @johnnysweekends  Місяць тому

      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
    @mindbender50 Місяць тому

    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
      @johnnysweekends  Місяць тому

      Wow did you listen at all….? 🤷🏼‍♂️