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Scientists invent double-sided solar panel that generates vastly more electricity
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 21 Jul 2023
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From the reflection of the sunlight! Light bounces around everything and everywhere, so while it's not direct sunlight, it's still light. It generates less than the sun facing one but it's still more power.
Is it worth the additional cost tho? I guess if you’re limited on space there is no other option, but I feel like I’d rather entertain additional solar panels that are facing the sun than to add additional cost for such a low return.
I wonder how well it would work to use mirrors for more sunlight than just natural reflections.
Wouldn't it be a more efficient use of space to just put up another solar panel facing the sun instead? No need to elevate just to reflect the light into the underside.