Today, there are a wide variety of choices with residential solar panels for your home. The solar market is booming and bringing many choices to consumers. There are three common types of panels in use. These are monocrystaline, polycrystalline and thin film solar which is also called amorphous.
Monocrystalline solar panels have the highest efficiency rates. This is because they are made out of the highest-grade silicon.
Polycrystalline solar panels are less efficient than monocrystalline and have lower space efficiencies requiring greater surface areas. These also have a lower heat tolerance than the monocrystalline.
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Generally solar panels come with a 20 year warranties and sometimes state that at least 80% of the rated power will still be generated at that time.
Thin film are used because they are cheaper to manufacture and can be flexible. The big disadvantage is the need for a lot of space since they are less efficient.
Some things to consider when choosing a manufacturer and installer:
- Find someone who has been in the business for years.
- Take a look at online reviews in Google and Yelp.
- The installer should be knowledgeable about different brands.
- Ask about the performance warranties.