Understanding the difference between Polycrystalline and Monocrystalline solar panels
So, you’re shopping around for solar panels and you are presented with the option of buying Polycrystalline or Monocrystalline solar panels.
Which one do you choose?
Monocrystalline cells are made from a single silicon crystal, whereas
Polycrystalline cells are manufactured using many silicon crystals
Mono is more power-efficient, whereas
Poly is more cost-efficient
We compared the technical specifications of two leading solar panel manufacturers to find out what the real-world difference is between monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels:
Panel 1: Monocrystalline
Rated Power: 400 W
Surface Area: 2.02 m²
Output per Area: 198 W/m²
Efficiency over 25 Years: 19.88%
Panel 2: Polycrystalline
Rated Power: 410 W
Surface Area: 2.21 m²
Output per Area: 185 W/m²
Efficiency over 25 Years: 18.56 %
Because of their power density, it is more common to have monocrystalline installations in industrial or commercial power generating plants. However, due to recent developments in the field, monocrystalline panels have become more accessible to homeowners and smaller installations.
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