Solar Cell Types Comparison PDF
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This document compares different types of solar cells, including their manufacturing methods, costs, efficiency levels, weights, and applications. It notes that Mono and Poly are the most common types available, and CPV has the highest efficiency despite requiring more complex systems.
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Comparison of Solar Cell Types Type Manufacturing Cost Efficiency Weight Applications Mono Single-crystal silicon High 20-22% Medium Residential, Commercial, Industria Poly Multi-crystalline silicon Medium 15-1...
Comparison of Solar Cell Types Type Manufacturing Cost Efficiency Weight Applications Mono Single-crystal silicon High 20-22% Medium Residential, Commercial, Industria Poly Multi-crystalline silicon Medium 15-18% Medium Residential, Commercial, Industria Thin Film CdTe or other materials Low 10-12% Light Large installations, rooftops N-Type Silicon with donor impurities High 20-24% Medium Large-scale, advanced projects P-Type Silicon with acceptor impurities Medium 17-20% Medium Residential, Commercial CPV Concentrated photovoltaics Very high 30-40% Heavy Concentrated solar power plants CPV Utilizes lenses or mirrorsVery to focus high sunlight 30-40%onto small, HeavyhighlyUsed efficient in concentrated solar cells. solar power Notes: 1. Mono (Monocrystalline) and Poly (Polycrystalline) are the most common solar panel types available on the market. 2. Thin Film panels are lighter but have lower efficiency, making them suitable for large installations. 3. N-Type cells offer higher efficiency than P-Type, but at a higher cost. 4. CPV (Concentrated Photovoltaics) provides the highest efficiency but requires direct sunlight and tracking systems, making them more complex and expensive.
