Campervan Bifacial Solar Panel Installation

We installed a single 110/50W bifacial solar panel and a Steca 12A LCD solar regulator on this Jayco pop-top campervan. Utilising Jayco's standard roof racks, the solar panel is spaced above the white roof to allow light travelling around and through the solar panel to reflect onto the rear surface of the bifacial panel to produce additional power. The space also allows air flow under the panel to reduce operating temperatures and increase power output.

We have installed the solar panel in a custom sliding rack to allow it be slid to either side or even to be removed from the van if the owner chooses to park in the shade.

The 12V bifacial panel used in this installation is rated at 110W on the front face and 50W on the rear face. An installation such as this is able to produce larger daily cumulative power figures than one with a standard single sided solar panel.