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With the constant rise of energy prices in Nigeria, it makes a lot of sense to install solar panels to produce greener energy for your domestic and commercial use and also avoid high energy bills. Solar panel installation is the cheapest source of electricity globally according to United Nations (UN) research.

In Nigeria and everywhere else, solar panels are constantly being installed by individuals who are heading towards a greener tomorrow and those who wish to cut down on their electricity bills and save money big time. Solar panels work by absorbing sunlight and generating energy from it.

If you are new to solar, you need to understand the type of solar panels available, the available space for installation, location, and mounting options, before you buy. Alternatively, you can contact our expert solar panel installers to help you out.

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels work by making use of the ‘photovoltaic effect’. There are specific materials that have the property of producing electricity when solar light or sunlight is made to fall/shine on them. This is what is referred to as the photovoltaic effect. Solar panels use this effect to convert the energy from the sun into direct (DC) electrical energy. During this generation process, the photons from the sun are projected onto the solar panel. The solar panel then releases electrons from atoms to generate direct current (DC) electricity. An electric field is then used to trap the electrons which flow into the solar inverter which is also a crucial part of the solar system installation. The inverter unit which may be hybrid or not is used to convert the free-flowing electrons into usable alternating current (AC) electricity. The excess energy from the solar system can be directed to a battery storage system and can be used later when the sun is down.

Types of Solar Panels

There are three main types of solar panels available today: Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline and Thin film panels. They are built with crystalline silicon cells and vary in several factors such as their efficiency level and prices.

1) Monocrystalline Solar Panels

Monocrystalline solar panels consist of a single crystalline structure. They possess the highest energy efficiency rate at around 15 to 21% just like the 600 watts solar panel. This percentage represents the amount of solar energy that is converted into usable electricity. So, in this case, Monocrystalline solar panels can convert 15 to 21% of the absorbed solar energy to AC electricity.

2) Polycrystalline Solar Panels

The Polycrystalline panels use polycrystalline cells which are also known as multi-crystalline cells in the PV space. They are more affordable since they have a lower silicon purity than monocrystalline panels. Their efficiency is also lower because they convert around 13 to 16% of solar energy into usable electricity. Polycrystalline panels also have a lower heat tolerance and are cheaper.

3) Thin Film Solar Panels

Thin Film solar panels have a low energy efficiency but are very cheap and can be produced on a mass. Thin-Film solar panels are the newest type of solar panel in the solar energy space. It’s the most versatile of the three types primarily because of its unique flexibility and manufacturing process. They are less powerful than the other two.

Solar energy solutions work out for your home and business benefit in so many ways. You can reduce your dependency on the energy from the national grid and cut down on electricity spending.