Solar Panels for Business

Commercial solar panels can make your day-to-day operations more efficient. Standard solar panel efficiency levels are 15-20%, but they can reach 42% in some cases. Commercial rooftop solar panels are not, however, all produced from the same material and therefore they do have different efficiency ratings.

Monocrystalline Solar Panels

Monocrystalline solar panels are made from one silicon piece and are known for being the most efficient solar panel material on the market. As such, they are also the most expensive. Large solar panels made from this material, however, will perform better in low sunlight levels than polycrystalline panels.

Polycrystalline Solar Panels

Several pieces of silicon are melted together to produce polycrystalline panels. These are easier to create, which makes them less expensive. Whilst less effective at saving space, these panels still operate with 13-16% efficiency.

Thin-Film Solar Panels

Thin-film solar panels are another popular option that requires even less material. These panels are the cheapest to manufacture, but they also have low energy efficiency, requiring the most space.

When evaluating commercial solar panel efficiency, it is therefore important to examine the materials used in the manufacturing process.