PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT
Photovoltaic panels
At Solarity BG, we work with some of the most proven and established manufacturers in the solar industry to ensure high quality, long-term reliability, and maximum efficiency for every installation.
Technical specifications
Jinko Tiger Neo 72HL4-BDV
Aiko Neostar 3P+54
Our strategic partners include global leaders such as Jinko Solar and AIKO – companies that set the standard in the solar industry through innovative technologies and high panel efficiency.
Photovoltaic panels
Monocrystalline panels
The monocrystalline panels are characterized as the modules with the highest efficiency of all types offered. A few years ago, polycrystalline panels were the mainstream solution and made up the vast majority of all PV panels installed and sold. Over time, the constantly improving price to performance ratio of mono PV panels has largely caused poly technology to be replaced.
Mono ingots are formed from a pure refined silicon. The name “mono-crystalline” indicates that the wafer is made from single-crystal silicon. In mono wafers, the electrons that generate a current have more room to move, making monocrystalline solar panels more efficient.
Advantages
Monocrystalline solar panels have the highest efficiency, as they are made of the highest grade silicon. Their level of efficiency is usually 15-20%.
In addition to providing the highest annual performance, single crystal panels require less space than other types. They produce up to four times the electricity produced by thin-layer (amorphous) panels.
Monocrystalline solar panels have the longest life. Most manufacturers provide a 25-year warranty on their single crystal solar panels.
Disadvantages
Monocrystalline solar panels are the most expensive. From a financial point of view, a solar panel that is made of polycrystalline silicon (and in some cases thin-film) may be a better choice for some homeowners.
If the solar panel is partially shaded or covered with debris or snow, the entire circuit may stop working. Consider installing micro-inverters instead of central string inverters if you think shading may be a problem. Micro-inverters ensure that shading will not affect the entire string, but only one of the solar panels.
The Czochralski process, in which cylindrical blocks are obtained, is used to obtain monocrystalline silicon. When cutting the four ends to produce silicon wafers, some of the original silicon ends up as waste.
Monocrystalline solar panels tend to be more efficient in warm weather. As the temperature rises, the efficiency decreases, but not as much as with polycrystalline panels.
