Different Types Of Solar Panels And How It Works

Not all people are familiar with solar panel. To give you some background, solar panels are devices that convert solar energy (sunlight) into electricity. It has been used since ancient civilization and was discovered by Alexandre Edmond Becquerel at the age of 19 in the year 1839. Now, countries around the world are benefiting from it.

Not all solar panels are alike. They have differences and in different types. First of its kind is the "Monocrystalline silicon/Mono-silicon/Single Silicon". This type of solar panel is highly marketable in the photovoltaic trading company. Its solar cells are dark black in color and have no corners due to its nature and production process. Everyone can recognize this solar panel because of its color and uniform look. Why this kind of solar panel highly marketable? Because it is made of high-purity silicon cells, thus, have the highest efficiency rate. The molecular structure of high-purity silicon is uniform; this is the reason why it has been an ideal to be use to transfer electrons through the materials.   Although it is the most expensive of all solar panel, there is still a win-win situation when buying because some manufacturers are guaranteeing a 25-year warranty. It also have higher heat tolerance thus is more for moderate climate places. When the climate is very hot, Monocrystalline solar panel's efficiency runs back wherein cooler days it can give full power.

Another type of solar panel is the Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells. This type of solar panel is made of polycrystalline silicon, which also known as polysilicon and multi-crystalline silicon. It was introduced in the market in 1981. Its panel is perfectly square in shape because the raw silicon is melted and molded into square molder. Since the process in making this type of solar panel is simple and uncomplicated, it is less in price. While Monocrystalline silicon solar panel does not perform best in high heat climate, Polycrystalline silicon solar panel does.

Third type of solar panel is the Thin-Film Solar Cells (TFSC). This type of solar is made through depositing of one or several thin layers of photovoltaic material onto a substrate. Since it can be mass produced, it is way cheaper than crystalline-based solar cells. The advantage of this type of solar panel is, it is not sensitive to high temperature and shading. Meaning, it can generate electricity in any climate. You can spot this type of solar panel in large fields and in open areas. Unfortunately, Thin-Film Solar Cells can easily degrade, considering its cost, which is why they typically come with shorter warranty.

Lastly is the Amorphous Silicon Solar Panel. This type of solar panel belongs to the category of silicon thin-film. Pocket calculators have this kind of solar panel in them. The advantages of this solar panel are: it only requires about 1% of silicon and the substrates can be made out of inexpensive materials such as glass, stainless steel and plastic, flexible and lightweight. These are the reasons why it has potential in the market. Downside is, it also easy to degrade and has lower efficiency rate.

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