Tips for Choosing Solar Panels

Choosing the solar panel that suit your requirements can be a tedious task at hand. After all, there are a lot of factors that you need to consider before making a prudent choice. Some of these simple factors include panel material, cost, warranty, quality and durability.

1. Cost

Each solar panel has its own set of features which makesit stand class apart from other solar panels.  The price will depend on quality of the material used, warranty, certifications, durability and more. Also, don’t think that choosing a big solar panel can help you in this case. It might not be suitable for your roof space.  Thus, consider your needs before you stick to a budget you decide.

2. Panel Materials

Three most important materials which are used in solar panel include:

• Mono-crystalline:It has good heat tolerance characteristics and high efficiency. Apart from that, it is used in limited space applications.
• Polycrystalline/Multi-crystalline:These are most popular when it comes to residential panels. They are made up of silicon which is suitable for any type of climate and can perform well even in remote areas.
• Quasi-Mono-crystalline:This is a hybrid panel which has characteristics of both of both the panels.

3. Warranty, Durability and Quality

You need to be cautious of the manufacturer you choose and whether it is reliable or not.Warranty is very important when you plan to buy a solar panel. If a manufacturer is willing to give you warrantee of the products, then you can definitely trust them. Also, keep a check – do solar panels work at night? If they do, then the quality of the solar panel is good.Moreover, check if the solar panel works with different weathers and temperatures. Always go for a well known brand which is already established in the market rather than choosing for a low cost option and a brand which is not established. It should meet the quality standards when you plan to buy it.

4. Size

A solar panel will cost more if it is bigger in Watts. The bigger it is in physical size, the better it will be if you are looking at it for a long term purpose. Also, these are some of the other things which you should keep in mind.

• Tolerance: It refers to the plus and minus range of the solar panel.
• Temperature efficient:Solar panels can become extremely hot which results in lesser efficiency. Temperature coefficient of a solar panel will give you the required information regarding this. Make sure you choose a solar panel whose temperature coefficient is as close to zero as possible.
• Conversion Efficiency: The one which has higher conversion efficiency i.e. which has greater ability to convert sunlight into usable electricity. It is indeed better value for money.

5. Seek advice of solar experts

Last but not the least,seek advice of the experts before you are ready to choose the product you need. Talk to a reputable company in regard to ISO9001 certification.

All you need to keep in mind is that you evaluate each of these factors appropriately so that you can make the right choice. Do your research well before you invest your money in buying a solar panel. Read more on solar energy.

Author Bio:

Sunil Rathi

Director- sales & marketing 
WAAREE Energies Ltd

Mr. Sunil Rathi is an assiduous, inquisitively power electronics engineer with an exceptional Sales and Marketing knowledge backed by a degree of MBA. He has a robust record of expertise acquired over 24 years in Solar Energy and Power Electronics Industry. His proven strategic vision facilitated in firmly establishment of the brand and himself as a stalwart in the solar industry.