Solar panels for sale
are quickly becoming one of the hottest commodities on the renewable energy market.
The story doesn't stop there though. Today the solar energy panel market is poised for
growth and booming with advancement making your selection of solar energy systems expansive -
more choices creates a more customizable solution for you and your families energy demands.
So how does the process of creating a solar panel work and what material is used to for it? Before we can answer this question we must first
decide what our needs are and which types of solar panels for sale will get us the highest ROI.
The first material used in solar cell development was Selenium providing an efficiency of barely 1%. We have come a long way since then with
increased efficiencies and technologies of up to 18% with crystalline technologies, and thin film will soon
be right there with it! In today's marketplace solar panels for sale come
in a combination of three types, all ranging in performance and purpose to solve your starving energy
demands.
The first type of material, and most common, are mono
crystalline silicone panels. These panels are known as single celled and are cut into thin portions known
as wafers prior to being installed in a pv cell.
The material is used to transfer electricity on the panel are transferred via a silk screen printing
method. As technologies develop, adapt and become more in line with the mass consumer
market, today, single crystalline cells have the top rating when it comes to cell efficiencies.
The 2nd type of solar
material is Poly Crystalline. These multi silicone plate panels, while not as efficient of a system, multi
crystal panels have the added benefit of flexibility. Unlike the silk screen printing process to produce
the cells poly crystalline cells produce the needed surface for electrical generation through a process
of diffusion and hardening, spreading across the surface of the panel. When looking to purchase poly crystalline cells one you should keep in mind these panels,
while less efficient will be less expensive. Depending on your energy demands a poly crystalline panel
may suit you if you have lower energy needs.
Amorphous silicon solar cells (a.k.a thin film solar panels) -Unlike the materials mentioned above
these amorphous panels are arranged at random creating a much less labor, time and energy intensive
solar panel, while at the same time creates the ability for mass production. With less than equal to the crystalline solar
cell efficiencies with amorphous cells you may be able to receive all the free and clean energy you
need, save money and go anywhere! Efficiency ratings
can fluctuate for any type of solar cell technology. Typically, numbers from 7-9% are seen for the up
and coming thin film technology compared to typical crystalline panels in the 14-16% range. A few thoughts to keep in mind when deciding on purchasing a flexible solar panel are: shear
flexibility, low profile, versatility, as well as durability make thin film the solar panel of the future.
Author Resource:
Hector Forning teaches people all over the world how live off the grid and independently. He is an expert in solar power panels and he can show anyone how it is a perfect choice for utilization in your green home building design.
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