DOE-Funded Research To Test Viability Of Bifacial PV Modules

Through federal funding, DNV GL, a global quality assurance, and risk management company, aims to accelerate the commercial deployment of bifacial PV modules. DNV GL was recently selected to receive a $200,000 award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office for the research project. The grant was part of a broader, $53 million funding announcement from the DOE in October. According to DNV GL, bifacial PV modules have the potential to increase energy output by 5%-10% annually. To achieve commercial viability, however, the products need to demonstrate their bankability.