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--- electrical:solar:panels [2023/09/05 21:44]
frater_secessus [efficiency]
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-The forumula for panel efficiency is simply rated watts / square meter.  A 20% panel will make 200w per square meter under lab conditions (ie, 20% of the lab's 1000w standard).
+The formula for panel efficiency is simply rated watts / square meter.  A 20% efficient panel will make 200w per square meter under lab conditions (ie, 20% of the lab's 1000w standard).
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 In general, mono has higher efficiency than poly, and poly has higher efficiency than thin film.
-The cost of higher efficiency panels typically outstrips the increase power, so unless you are tight for space they typically aren't a good value for money.  If you are tight for space and need the power then pony up the cash and enjoy the premium product.
+The cost of higher efficiency panels typically outstrips the increase power, so unless you are tight for space they typically aren't a good value for money.  If you are tight for space and need the power then higher efficiency panels might be worth the premium.

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