In the previous article, we probably already knew how solar panels work in converting solar energy into electrical energy. In this article, let’s learn about the types of solar panels that are produced and sold and which are the most efficient.
There are two main types of solar cell panels:
1. Crystalline
2. Thin Film
Crystalline
Crystalline can be further divided into 2 types, which we think this type of solar panel should be the easiest to find and the most widely used, which is Mono-Crystalline and Poly-Crystalline
Mono Crystalline or Single Crystalline will be a production method using silicon mineral crystals to melt and make wafers and then cut the edges to be rounded. The point is that each cell must come from a seamless mineral crystal. That is, make it as single cell as possible in order to increase efficiency in generating electrons to the best possible extent.
Mono Crystallin
Mono Crystalline or Single Crystalline will be a production method using silicon mineral crystals to melt and make wafers and then cut the edges to be rounded. The point is that each cell must come from a seamless mineral crystal. That is, make it as single cell as possible in order to increase efficiency in generating electrons to the best possible extent.
That makes Mono Crystalline the most efficient type of solar cell panel on the market, which is 20-21% per installed area.
Mono Crystallin
Poly Crystalline solar cells are produced using Silicon, much like Mono Crystalline cells. However, the distinction lies in the manufacturing process. Poly Crystalline cells do not consist of a single, continuous crystal structure; instead, they are made by fusing together cut mineral crystals during production. This method results in cells that display a distinctive appearance: a blue hue resembling seawater due to the visible mineral crystals within the cell structure.
The efficiency of Poly Crystalline solar cell panels is approximately 15-17%.
Thin Film
Thin Film is a type of solar cell panel that does not use Crystalline in production. It stands out in terms of its thinness and ability to bend and bend. The advantage is that Thin Film solar panels can produce electricity even in low light areas. Therefore, this type of solar cell is used in small electrical appliances that use a solar power system, such as Calculators, wristwatches, and more because they have the advantage of generating electricity even in low-light areas.
Poly Crystalline solar cells are distinct in their production method. Unlike Mono Crystalline cells with a seamless crystal structure, Poly Crystalline cells are formed by merging cut mineral crystals during manufacturing. This process results in solar cell sheets showcasing a blue hue resembling seawater, revealing visible mineral crystals within the cells.
Moreover, the efficiency of Poly Crystalline solar cell panels typically ranges between 15-17%.
Thin Film solar cell panels are distinctive for their production method, as they do not utilize crystalline materials. These panels stand out due to their thinness and flexibility, allowing them to bend and conform to various surfaces. Their significant advantage lies in their capacity to generate electricity even in low-light conditions. This characteristic makes Thin Film solar panels suitable for powering small electrical devices reliant on solar energy systems, such as calculators, wristwatches, and similar gadgets. Their ability to generate electricity in low-light areas renders them advantageous for these applications.
But Thin Film solar panels that were widely used in the past, such as Amourphous, are not suitable for installation in a solar rooftop system because the efficiency per area is quite low, only about 6-9%, making homes with Limited space But it is more suitable for installation on Carnival cars or RVs that can be installed on the roof of the car because of its light weight and ability to bend and bend with the structure in which it is installed.
Summary from this article The most efficient solar panels per area are Mono Crystalline and are the easiest to purchase and install in rooftop solar systems and are available in the most sizes.
