best low light performance
Hi, Amorphous panels are clearly the best for low light performance--but are relatively speaking huge. Does any one know if Poly or Mono are better in low light?
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HiTech wrote:harold1946 wrote:
You read into it more than was stated. I said there were better choises for efficiency than Thin film amorphous panels which have the worst conversion efficiency rating in the PV industry, nothing more.
I rated the different types using the industry standard tier scale.
I was asked about what type of solar panels I have and answered that I have The Sony Hybrid. I made no personal claim, mearly stated they have the highest conversion efficiency rating in the industry, which can be varified.
I am not responsible for the reading comprehension or interpretation by others.
The consept of thin film technology is an exelent one and may yet prove to be the furure of PV. As presented in its current form it is the the highest cost per watt for the lowest return in output of anything in the industry, irrespective of available light.
If one wants to get very technical and dig into some interesting information, I suggest studying the affects of ambient temperature on PV panels.
Don't go there, thin film tends to do well ;) at least the Unisolars to (triple junction thin film, with each layer absorbing a different light frequency).
Jim
There you go again. I made no reference to Unisolar or any other thin film manufacturer with regard to doing or not doing well, but the parent company did file for bankruptcy and placed the Unisolar division up for sale. Possibly just poor management?
