{"id":2253,"date":"2022-10-11T08:03:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T08:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/?p=2253"},"modified":"2022-10-13T11:44:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T11:44:08","slug":"different-types-of-solar-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/different-types-of-solar-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Solar Panels: The Best Way to Harness the Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With strides in solar technology, solar panels have become remarkably accessible to everyday consumers, making this an opportune time to transition into fully solar-powered smart homes. We have already seen how beneficial solar panels for street lights<\/a> can be. Of course, there are different types of solar panels, each of which has strengths and weaknesses. The following guide will explore these solar panels and help you decide which is best for your house or project.<\/p>\n\n\n

Types of Solar Panels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hand-holding various types of solar cells<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are four major types of solar panels<\/a>. Three of the main types use crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells. In fact, by 2013, crystalline-based solar panels accounted for at least 90% of all solar panels, making them the most common type of panels.<\/p>\n\n\n

Monocrystalline (Single-Crystalline) Panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Monocrystalline solar panels consist entirely of silicon<\/a>. While they are space efficient and long-lasting, they are quite expensive to produce. You can identify them by their black\/dark appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n

Polycrystalline Panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Solar panel manufacturers use different silicon crystals to produce polycrystalline solar panels. Hence, their name. Manufacturers first melt and blend these crystals. They then take this molten silicon and pour it into a square mold. This process gives the polycrystalline solar panels their shape. Nevertheless, while they are cheaper to manufacture than monocrystalline solar panels, they have a shorter lifespan and take up significantly more space. Furthermore, they’re inflexible and unsuitable for high temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n

Thin-Film Panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Thin-film solar panels are typically thinner and more flexible than crystalline silicone-based panels. While thin-film solar panels aren’t as efficient as crystalline-based solar panels, they come in more sizes. This is due to their lack of a backing frame. The different types of thin-film solar panels include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n