@inproceedings{486b9454fa7f43df8d405aa41f3e819c,
title = "Characterizing Bifacial Modules in Variable Operating Conditions",
abstract = "There is increasing interest in the crystalline Si bifacial PV module market due to the opportunity for increased performance in comparison to traditional PV modules because both sides absorb solar radiation. Draft standard IEC TS 609041-2 (Measurement of current-voltage characteristics of bifacial PV devices) describes measurement methods and also sets limits on permissible deviations of operating conditions, e.g. irradiance non-uniformity. The objective of this work is to evaluate rear side irradiance non-uniformity when employing this standard in natural sunlight. This work will also serve to ensure correct measurement of module operating conditions in long-term outdoor testing where conditions will be highly variable, but nevertheless must be accounted for in energy yield or rating calculations. The albedo is also studied for a ground covering white stones under evaluation for use in long term monitoring.",
keywords = "IEC 60904-1-2, bifacial modules, photovoltaics",
author = "Kenny, {Obert P.} and Juan Lopez-Garcia and Menendez, {Elisa Garcia} and Bereket Haile and David Shaw",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 IEEE.; 7th IEEE World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 ; Conference date: 10-06-2018 Through 15-06-2018",
year = "2018",
month = nov,
day = "26",
doi = "10.1109/PVSC.2018.8547853",
language = "English",
series = "2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "1210--1214",
booktitle = "2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 - A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC",
address = "United States",
}