This image shows a monocrystalline solar panel, commonly used for residential and commercial solar energy systems.
Specifications
- Wattage (Peak Power): The maximum power output under standard test conditions (STC). Common wattages range from small 20W panels to larger 380W or even 600W panels.
- Voltage: Operating Voltage (Vmp) and Open Circuit Voltage (Voc). A 20W panel might have a Vmp of 17.5V and a Voc of 21.6V. A 380W panel might operate at 24V.
- Current: Maximum Power Current (Imp) and Short Circuit Current (Isc). For a 20W panel, Imp might be 1.14A and Isc might be 1.23A.
- Dimensions: Physical size and weight vary significantly with wattage.
- Material/Type: Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline silicon cells are common.
- Efficiency: The panel's ability to convert sunlight into electricity (e.g., 22.3%).
