Terminology for Solar Panel

Monocrystalline Solar Panel

Monocrystalline solar panels are made from a single crystal structure and are known for their higher efficiency and sleek black appearance...

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Polycrystalline Solar Panel

Polycrystalline solar panels are made from multiple silicon crystals melted together. They are slightly less efficient but more cost-effective than...

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Bifacial Solar Panel

Bifacial solar panels generate electricity from both the front and back sides, capturing reflected light from the ground or surrounding surfaces...

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Monofacial Solar Panel

Monofacial solar panels are the traditional type that captures sunlight only from the front side. They are widely used for residential...

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PERC Technology

PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) is a solar cell enhancement that adds a passivation layer to the back of the cell, improving light absorption...

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Half-Cut Solar Cell

Half-cut solar cells are standard cells cut in half to reduce electrical resistance and improve performance, especially in partial shading conditions...

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Solar Panel Efficiency

Solar panel efficiency refers to how much sunlight a panel can convert into usable electricity. Higher efficiency panels require less space...

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Solar Panel Degradation Rate

The degradation rate describes how a solar panel's performance declines over time. Most high-quality panels lose only about 0.5%...

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Voc (Open Circuit Voltage)

Voc, or Open Circuit Voltage, is the maximum voltage a solar panel can produce when not connected to a load. It’s crucial...

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Vmp (Voltage at Maximum Power)

Vmp is the voltage at which a solar panel delivers its maximum power output under standard test conditions. It is a critical value...

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Isc (Short-Circuit Current)

Isc, or Short-Circuit Current, is the maximum current a solar panel can produce when its output terminals are shorted (zero load). It indicates...

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Imp (Current at Maximum Power)

Imp is the current a solar panel produces when operating at its maximum power point. Together with Vmp, it defines the panel’s total power output...

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