Task 13 Workshop/Webinar

Overview

Bifacial Tracking PV systems are growing in popularity for utility-scale photovoltaics because they offer high yields with the lowest levelized cost of electricity in most parts of the world. Over 90% of PV modules sold today use bifacial cells and over 60% of PV system market share uses single axis trackers. The IEA PVPS Task 13 recently published a report: “Best Practices for the Optimization of Bifacial Photovoltaic Tracking Systems”, which provides a wealth of information about these systems.

The workshop will focus on technical topics related to the report, including how to effectively design, monitor and model the performance of such systems. It will include talks and discussion sessions from experts in IEA PVPS Task 13 well as a variety of industry perspectives from module and tracker manufacturers, monitoring companies, and developers.

Objectives of this workshop are:

- Disseminate the findings from the report and perspectives from industry about how to optimize the performance from bifacial PV tracking systems.
- Provide information of value to PV developers, insurers, investors, customers on best practices for bifacial tracking systems
- Engage in discussion, and solicit feedback, from key stakeholders

Agenda:

09:00-09:15

Introduction to this Workshop

by the Workshop organizer (Joshua Stein), by the host (Leonardo Micheli) by Task 13 Manager (Ulrike Jahn)

Part 1: Industry Perspectives on Bifacial PV Tracking Systems

09:15-09:45 Keynote Talk

Insights to the ENEL Innovation lab

Fabrizio Bizzarri, Head of Solar Innovation ENEL Green Power, Italy

09:45-10:00

From Steel to Optimized LCoE: Overcoming Challenges in Single-Axis Tracking on the GW Scale

Jürgen Sutterlueti, Gantner Instruments, Austria

10:00-10:15