Below are the solar cell variations we offer for our energy harvesting systems:

Monocrystalline silicon solar cells

Monocrystalline solar panels have the highest efficiency rates as they are made out of the highest-grade silicon, with efficiency rates typically between 15% and 20%. These kinds of solar panels are very space-efficient due to their high power output yields, and they tend to last the longest. However, these solar panels are also more expensive than alternative options due to the quality and grade of materials used to manufacture the solar panels.

polycrystalline silicon solar cells

Polycrystalline solar panels are simpler and less costly variations of solar panels, and they tend to have a lower heat tolerance compared to monocrystalline solar panels. Due to the lower silicon purity present in polycrystalline solar panels, the efficiency of these solar panels is slightly lower, typically ranging between 13% and 16%. These kinds of solar panels also provide lower space-efficiency due to the lower power output yield.

Thin film solar cells (TFSC)

Thin fim solar cell panels typically have efficiency levels ranging between 9% and 12% with future module efficiencies projected to rise to about 15%. This type of solar panel is easily able to be produced on a mass-production scale, making them generally less costly to implement on large scales. Thin film solar cells are more aligned to situations where space for the solar network distribution is abundant. The lower efficiency, lower power output yield levels, and shorter panel lifetime restricts effective implementation of thin film solar cell systems to very niche situations.