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Vertical bifacial panels are one approach that doesn't interfere with tractors and equipment, and still have comparable generation (with twice as many panels, s
by photochemsyn 4y ago
Vertical bifacial panels are one approach that doesn't interfere with tractors and equipment, and still have comparable generation (with twice as many panels, so more expensive):
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/01/24/vertical-pv-for-clean-energy-and-crop-production/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/01/24/vertical-pv-for-clean...
> "For conventional ground-mounted systems, the scientists considered a tilt angle of 20 degrees and an average estimated energy yield 1,020 Wh/W. For the bifacial vertical west-east oriented systems, they assumed a bifaciality factor of 90% and an annual energy yield of 999 Wh/W, while for vertical systems with a north-south orientation the annual energy yield was indicated at 926 Wh/W."
- pfdietz 4y agoVertical orientation can also make sense if you're trying to bias the PV to produce more in winter, when the output might be more valuable.