Solar panel installation in Auckland is rising. As of December 2021, New Zealand has 186.7 MW of grid-connected photo-voltaic solar power installed. Solar Power in New Zealand is one of the fastest growing renewable energy as it is sustainable and has long-term financial benefits. Although the adoption of solar power in Auckland and New Zealand is growing, one should know about the different solar panels available to choose the best product in the market.
Different Types of Solar Panels
The 3 types of solar panels available are monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin film. Read more to find out which will suit you the best.
- Monocrystalline Solar Panels- Monocrystalline solar panels are the oldest and the most efficient solar panels. They have the highest efficiency among all the solar panels. They contain monocrystalline solar cells that are pure silicon. The cells are placed in a pyramid fashion to cover more surface area for better absorption of sunlight. The efficiency value of monocrystalline solar panels ranges between 18 and 24 percent. The life of monocrystalline solar panels is 30 years, and they offer good heat resistance. The only drawback of these types of solar panels is that they are costly.
- Polycrystalline Solar Panels- Polycrystalline solar panels are the most common solar panel. They consist of several silicon crystals in each cell. The outer casing is of glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), whose purpose is to provide the solar panel with excellent protection against any physical damage during installation and maintenance. Polycrystalline solar cells are more eco-friendly and easy to manufacture than monocrystalline solar cells. But their heat tolerance is less compared to monocrystalline making them less efficient at a higher temperature.
- Thin-Film Solar Panels- Designed to save that little bit of electricity, thin-film solar panels harvest far less power from the sun than their silicon counterparts. Made of materials like Copper Indium Gallium Selenide, Cadmium Telluride, and Amorphous Silicon, they are almost 350 times thinner than the silicon-based models. They are the cheapest solar panels and have the lowest efficiency of 11%.
Hence, you now have a fair idea about the features and advantages of the different solar panel types available in the market. So, identify your requirements, compare prices, assess your budget, and choose a solar panel accordingly.
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