Vertical bifacial solar panels could revolutionize European electricity supply.
Vertical bifacial photovoltaic power plants (VBPV) with a north-south axis can help match electricity demand and generation peaks. VBPV generates more electricity than conventional photovoltaic systems (C-PV) above 50° latitude. However, VBPV has higher costs due to investments. VBPV can earn more in markets with lots of C-PV, but not enough to offset costs. VBPV can lower system costs in high C-PV capacity systems. VBPV has potential for business and economy, and should be promoted by decision makers.