Benefits of Monocrystalline Solar Panels

One of the questions we get asked here at Solar Light Australia is - What are the benefits of Monocrystalline Solar Panels? 

Longevity of Monocrystalline Solar panels is definitively one of them. They are first generation solar technology and have been around a long time, providing evidence of their durability and longevity. The technology, installation, performance issues are all understood. 

There are also Environmental concerns when it comes to some types of solar panels. Some thin film solar products uses cadmium telluride (CdTe). Cadmium is a 'probable carcinogen' in humans and animals. This is why firms like First Solar offer their own "end of life" recycling program to take care of disposing this material. Monocrystalline solar panels however, are not hazardous to the environment. 

Monocrytalline panels also offer Greater Heat Resistance. Monocrystalline solar modules suffer a reduction in output once the temperature from the sunlight reaches around fifty degrees Celsius. Reductions of between twelve and fifteen percent can be expected. This loss of efficiency is lower than what is typically experienced by owners of PV panels made from polycrystalline cells.