BusinessAugust 15, 2026

monofacial

MON-uh-fay-shul

Definition

Referring to a solar module designed to capture sunlight only on its front side, usually featuring an opaque back layer instead of a transparent one.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'monos' (single) and the Latin 'facies' (face or appearance). It entered English in the 20th century to describe structures or devices characterized by having only one functional or visible side.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe AIKO’s Comet 3N72 module, which utilizes a monofacial glass-backsheet configuration that allows for a clean, grid-free aesthetic on the front.

TOP SOLAR MODULES Listing – August 2026

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