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If you're considering installing a solar panel system, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make is choosing the right solar panels. With so many different types and brands of solar panels available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This guide will give you everything you need to know about solar panels for solar systems.

What are solar panels ?

Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity. They are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which are designed to capture the sun's energy and turn it into direct current (DC) electricity. The DC electricity is then converted to alternating current (AC) electricity, which is used to power homes and businesses.

What are the different types of solar panels?

Monocrystalline:

Lead acid batteries are the oldest type of battery on this list: they’ve been around since the 19th century! Lead acid batteries use different types of lead compounds at the two separate electrodes (positive & negative) and an acidic electrolyte–hence, “lead acid”. These types of batteries are not particularly power dense (they take up a lot of space), and they’re not designed to be discharged fully all the time (i.e., only a 50% depth of discharge). However, lead acid batteries have long been used in cars as the primary power source to provide the surge of power necessary to start your gasoline engine.

Polycrystalline:

If you have a solar battery at your home or business, it is almost certainly a lithium ion battery. Lithium ion is the main chemistry used in batteries offered by the primary players in today’s solar-paired storage market, such as Tesla, LG Chem, Generac, Panasonic, and many more. These batteries use lithium compounds for an electrode and are called lithium ion batteries because of the way they utilize the flow of ions away from a lithium compound to store energy. The category of lithium ion batteries actually covers a number of different chemistries, each of which have slightly different characteristics. The two most popular types of lithium ion batteries are lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide, or NMC, batteries and lithium iron phosphate, or LFP (for iron’s chemical sign of Fe). NMC batteries tend to be more power dense (i.e., smaller for the same storage capacity), while LFP batteries tend to have longer lifetimes.

Thin-film:

As opposed to passing ions from a metal compound to another metal compound through an electrolyte like lead acid and lithium ion batteries, a flow battery passes ions from one tank of liquid to another, and then back again. These types of batteries–which are also called redox flow batteries due to their use of reduction/oxidation as a way to pull ions from one liquid and give them to another–are not particularly power dense (they can be quite big), but can store much more energy than a typical lithium-ion home battery. While not particularly common at the moment, they could become very popular in the coming decade.

What are the top solar panel brands?

Sunpower
LG Solar
Jinko Solar
Mission Solar Energy
Panasonic Solar
Titan solar

At Solar365 RGV we use only the highest quality solar panels from top brands in our solar panel installations, to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability for our clients. However for Solar365 RGV our go to solar panels are always ALL OF THE ABOVE. We strongly believe in these companies and their quality

Why Choose Sunpower Solar Panels ?

High efficiency and performance
Durable and reliable
Good warranty (25-year product and performance guarantee)
Attractive appearance with all-black design

Why Choose LG Solar Panels ?

High efficiency and performance
Durable and reliable
Good warranty (25-year product and performance guarantee)
Attractive appearance with all-black design

Why Choose Jinko Solar Panels ?

Cost-effective
Good efficiency and performance
Good warranty (12-year product warranty and 25-year linear performance warranty)
Large dealer network

Why Choose Mission Solar Panels ?

Good performance and efficiency
Durable and reliable
Made in the USA
Good warranty (25-year performance guarantee)

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Choosing the right solar panels is a critical step in designing a solar system that meets your energy needs. By understanding the different types of panels and top brands, you can make an informed decision that will provide you with reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solar power for years to come.