Monocrystalline solar panels
To make solar cells for monocrystalline
solar panels, silicon is formed into bars and cut into wafers. These
types of panels are called “monocrystalline” to indicate that the
silicon used is single-crystal silicon. Because the cell is composed of a
single crystal, the electrons that generate a flow of electricity have
more room to move. As a result, monocrystalline panels are more
efficient than their polycrystalline counterparts.
Monocrystalline solar panels are generally thought of as a premium solar product. The main advantages of noncrystalline panels are higher efficiencies and sleeker aesthetics.