Modules

Monocrystalline Cell & Panel

Monocrystalline silicon is created by slowly pulling a monocrystalline silicon seed crystal out of melted monocrystalline silicon using the Czochralski method to form an ingot of silicon. A seed crystal is a small piece of silicon which is used as a foundation for the molten molecules. By having a foundation, the molten molecules are able to connect together faster to form an ingot. While the seed crystal is being withdrawn, it is rotated slowly and temperature is lowered slowly. This helps form the cylindrical shape until it has the right diameter which is when temperature remains constant.

Amphorous Thin Film Cell & Panel

Thin-film technologies reduce the amount of material required in creating the active material of solar cells. Most thin film solar cells are sandwiched between two panes of glass to make a module. Since silicon solar panels only use one pane of glass, thin film panels are approximately twice as heavy as crystalline silicon panels. The majority of thin film panels have significantly lower conversion efficiencies, lagging silicon by two to three percentage points.

Comparison of Modules Types:

Monocrystalline

Good power-to-size ratio.
Outstanding performance in cooler conditions.
Some leading units now have over 19% conversion efficiency.
The most commonly used technology in the world, with over 50 years of technological development.
Excellent life span / longevity. 25 year + power production warranties are common/some manufacturers now provide 25 year frame-to-frame warranties!

Polycrystalline

Good efficiency.
Generally speaking, marginally less expensive to produce than monocrystalline.
Slightly better performance in hotter conditions (lower heat derating coefficient)
Excellent life span / longevity. Usually come with 25 year warranty.

Amorphous Thin Film