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Monocrystalline Vs Polycrystalline Solar Panels All
Monocrystalline Vs Polycrystalline Solar Panels All
Monocrystalline Vs Polycrystalline Solar Panels All
You may find that a polycrystalline panel produces 300W, while an equally-sized
monocrystalline panel produces 350W.
If you have space for 20 of them, you will reach 7 kW with the monocrystalline panels, but only
6 kW with the polycrystalline panels.
What do your budget and financing options look like? Polycrystalline solar panels are more
affordable, but monocrystalline panels are more productive. If you have access to a solar loan
with favorable interest rates, you can finance your solar installation and pay the loan off with
the money you save on utility bills. In this case, the extra cost of monocrystalline panels is not
an issue.
Also, make sure you compare several solar quotes. Monocrystalline solar panels are more
expensive individually, but you must also consider other system components and installation
costs. There may be cases in which a completed installation with monocrystalline panels is
actually cheaper, even if a single panel costs more.
To start comparing costs, you can get a free, no-obligation quote from a top solar installation
company in your area by filling out the 30-second form below.
Instead of using crystalline solar cells, they use a photovoltaic material that is deposited in thin
layers.
There are many subtypes of thin-film solar panels based on their PV material. The most
common are cadmium telluride (Cadet), copper gallium indium selenide(CIGS) and amorphous
silicon.
Since thin-film solar panels are not divided into cells, they have a uniform surface without
divisions.
The main disadvantage of thin-film solar panels is that they are much less efficient than
polycrystalline or monocrystalline panels. This means you must cover a larger area with thin-
film solar panels to reach a certain kilowatt-hour production.