Which panels do you need? Types of solar panels

When someone says ‘You need solar panels’, it can mean different things. How do you tell which type of solar panels you should look for? In this video, Tanya will briefly go over different types of solar panels and situations in which you can use them.

‌Monocrystalline solar panels are the most prominent type nowadays. They are efficient, sturdy and last for over 25 years. A solar panel system for home usually consists of 12-24 panels, depending on the size that you want. If you’re looking to buy some solar panels for home, head over to A1 SolarStore and take a look at the models that we offer: https://a1solarstore.com/

Polycrystalline solar panels used to be popular 10-15 years ago. Poly solar panels are blue in color. They slowly fade away and get replaced with monocrystalline PV modules. Even though poly panels are cheaper, the price difference is not that significant nowadays and the efficiency of mono solar panels is much higher.

Thin-film solar panels are low-wattage frameless photovoltaics that are light and bend well. They are great for mobile solar systems, such as boat or RV solar installations. The cost of flexible solar panels is higher than the cost per watt of rigid solar panels but you usually don’t need a lot of them, since these systems are small.

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