Ocean Pollution and How It Affects Humans

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It is no great secret that the world is experiencing a huge crisis – namely climate change, which is caused by air pollution. Ocean pollution is extremely rampant as well. For this reason, a number of pollution awareness campaigns have been created and conducted by the government to prevent pollution. In the Philippines, solar panels, induction cookers, rechargeable batteries, reusable water bottles, and other green products are being generated in order to resolve pollution gradually.

Here are some facts that tackles about how bad pollution is, especially ocean pollution, and how we can prevent and stop it completely.

 

 

What is Ocean Pollution?

With the ocean being the largest body of water on earth, it is home to innumerable cephalopods, crustaceans, shellfish, corals, marine mammals, fishes, sharks, and turtles. Sadly, the superfluous activities of humans have ruthlessly affected the marine life.

Ocean pollution, or also known as marine pollution, is the dispersal of destructive elements such as plastic, oil, industrial and agricultural waste, and chemical specks into the ocean. Proof of its negative effects on marine life include carcasses of beached animals with stomachs full of plastic, turtles whose shells were deformed by ordinary objects (such as six-pack rings), and many more.

 

Sources of Ocean Pollution

There are a number of reasons why the oceans are polluted, one of which is mining for materials such as copper and gold. Mining can greatly contaminate the ocean since it can interfere with the life cycles of the marine organisms and life.

Aside from mining, here are some of the main sources of ocean pollution:

 

  • Illegal release of untreated raw sewage from households and factories
  • Chemicals that are dumped from big and small factories
  • Agricultural run-offs that goes into the rivers, streams, and groundwater sources
  • Urbanization
  • The increasing utilization of artificial organic substances
  • Oil spills
  • Acid rain that is caused by the burning of fossil fuels
  • Human littering in rivers, oceans, lakes and other bodies of water
  • Human waste thrown into bodies of water such as plastics, aluminum, glass, and Styrofoam.

What is alarming with the list above is that almost everything man-made is a harmful product or element that is greatly polluting the Earth’s water. Though there are several environmental organizations dedicated to marine conservation, it is undeniable that the Earth’s oceans are severely contaminated.

 

 

Effect of Water Pollution to Humans

For land creatures, humans spend quite a surprising amount of time in ocean waters. Swimming in contaminated water can lead to a wide variety of infections. Accidentally drinking the water may cause a stomach-ache, or worse – it could expose you to diseases such as typhoid, cholera, paratyphoid fever, dysentery, jaundice, amoebiasis, and malaria. Consumption of contaminated seafood, even when cooked, is also harmful for humans and other animals.

 

General Effects of Water Pollution

As ocean pollution is getting more rampant today, the marine life is also getting more and more endangered. Oil spills in the ocean can directly get on the gills of marine animals and feathers of seabirds. As a result, they find it hard to move and fly properly. In addition, it can also be difficult for them to feed their children.

The long term effect of pollution on marine life can ultimately lead to them in acquiring diseases such as cancer, behavioural changes, failure in their reproductive system, or worse – death.

 

Cleaning the Ocean Little by Little

As stewards of the Earth, we humans must do our part in cleaning the planet’s bodies of water. For this reason, we should do these things little by little.

 

  • Throw your garbage in designated trash cans. Even those you leave on the shore are likely to get washed up into the ocean.
  • Don’t dispose harmful chemicals and substances in the ocean.
  • If you see anyone that is throwing litters garbage into any body of water, give them a gentle warning.
  • Even when on vacation, do not partake in activities that will ultimately pollute the water.
  • Educate your children, friends, family members, and colleagues about the current state of our oceans. By doing this, you are helping spread awareness of our oceans’ plight in your community.

 

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The Future of Green Technology

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Ever heard of the term ‘green technology’? Green technology refers to machinery and equipment used to reverse the negative effects of human activity on our natural resources. It is closely associated with the use of renewable natural resources such as sunlight and wind. Common examples of green technology include wind turbines and solar panels. In the Philippines, the prices of green technology are slowly becoming more and more affordable to encourage everyone to move into a sustainable lifestyle.

 

The Goal of Green Technology

Just like in any type of innovation, green technology has also was created with particular goals in mind. Its primary purpose is for humans to be able to maximize the use of new technologies without compromising our natural resources. This largely depends on being able to successfully introduce sustainable living to people.

Sustainable living means living in a way that attempts to lessen the use of Earth’s natural resources and reduce one’s carbon footprint. For example, electric cars are an ideal form of private transportation. Unlike in a typical vehicle, an electric car uses rechargeable batteries that stores electrical energy. This means there is no need to use fossil fuel to keep the car’s engine running, which lessens the greenhouse gas emissions.

There are other several simple ways on how to live sustainably, such as eating organic food, making less waste by practicing recycling and reusing, driving less, and opting for environmental-friendly products, among others.

 

Future Trends in Green Technology

Here are some of the green technologies that will enhance the condition of the environment by making it sustainable and efficient to live in.

 

  • Alternative Energy – Countries such as Sweden and Denmark are already utilizing alternative energy to lessen the dependency on fossil fuels. The availability of sunlight and wind makes it easier for people to switch to renewable energy. In the Philippines, solar and wind energy are two renewable energies that are being utilized in both residential and commercial establishments.
  • Vertical Farming – Vertical farming is a modern take to traditional farming. Food is produced in vertically stacked layers, to save space. It also aims to lessens the use of water and use of toxic pesticides.

 

Green technology is all about being practical and sustainable — being able to conserve and protect our natural resources so we can have a better future and preserve enough resources for the future generation as well.

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4 More Solar-Powered Inventions Around the World

 

Various sustainable habits are being promoted around the world to help preserve the environment and the planet we live in. Such habits include opting for natural household products and reducing solid waste through recycling and reusing. In the Philippines, the prices of solar panels have become affordable enough that more and more people are using it.

Technology also plays significant role in both worsening and improving the condition of the Earth. Since the advent of technology brings various benefits to humankind, creative minds maximize the availability of new technologies to developed innovations that will benefit everyone, including the environment. Here are a few more incredible solar-powered inventions that are wonderful alternatives to their regular counterparts.

 

SOL Laptop

SOL, the world’s first solar-powered laptop, was developed by WeWi to aid education in developing countries. This laptop was designed with extreme durability and detachable solar panels, making it efficient to use anywhere you go. It can last for about 8 to 10 hours without being plugged in and only needs to be charged for two hours.

 

ZubaBox

An Internet café often uses more electricity since it has several computer units that need to be connected with the outlet, which results to more usage of energy. But did you know that it is possible to build a solar-powered Internet shop?

ZubaBox was developed by Computer Aid International to provide computer solutions in a medical mission in Zambia. This Internet café was constructed using shipping containers, low-power lights, and polycrystalline solar panels. Since then, ZubaBox was also installed in other countries, such as Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.

 

Solar Impulse Plane

Typically, an airplane uses a petroleum-based fuel, such as aviation fuel to power up. But for engineer Andre Borschberg and aeronaut Bertrand Piccard, it is possible to fly an aircraft without utilizing fuel, which lessens green gas emissions. With this, they launched Solar Impulse.

Solar Impulse, a long-range experimental solar-powered aircraft project, created a single-seat aircraft that is powered by photovoltaic cells. In 2011, the first solar-powered plane was able to fly its first international flight, which flew between Belgium and France. Solar Impulse Plane is considered the first aircraft to fly both the day and night without fuel. Moreover, the Solar Impulse II finished an entire trip across the globe in July 2016, which lasted for more than 16 months.

 

Solar-powered Roadways

The first ever bike path was built in the Netherlands in 2015. The bike path stretches 230 ft. long and made up of crystalline silicon solar panels. The solar panels are covered with tempered glass that is tough to withstand extreme weather and hundreds of cyclists that will traverse on it. On the other hand, France has plans, too, to install solar pavers that will cover 1,000 km of the road.

 

There is no doubt that technology has been a great gift to people. Utilizing it in a good way will surely bring positive results to everyone just like the smart inventions mentioned above. These new innovations will surely profoundly change the daily lives of people and help minimize worsening of the Earth’s condition.

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4 Environmental Organizations in the Philippines

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Let’s take a moment to appreciate various environmental organizations who are rallying against causes of climate change, deforestation, pollution, and various other issues threatening earth. Their work is absolutely essential as we’re now living on a planet where global temperature is significantly warmer than before (aka global warming) and our forests are gradually losing the fight. To put it bluntly, we’re watching the world decay right before our eyes – and we humans have caused it.

It’s a good thing that there are still good-hearted and concerned people who are addressing these problems. More importantly, they concentrate efforts on remedying it and preventing further damage. That’s exactly why they’ve set up these environmental organizations – to spearhead these efforts and promote sustainable habits such as consuming organic food, recycling, and switching to solar panels. In the Philippines, you may have noticed some of their projects such as Earth Hour and ROAD to 2020.

If you’re interest in helping out or at least learn more about them, we’ve provided a short list of the prominent environmental organizations found in the country.

 

World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund is a worldwide environmental organization focusing on the protection of the Earth’s natural resources. This includes our forests and oceans, among others. They are committed to preserving the biodiversity on Earth and sustain life. WWF is the world’s leading and most influential conservation group, operating in over 100 countries and currently participated by five million people across the globe. They are responsible for Earth Hour, an annual worldwide movement wherein lights are turned off in homes and businesses from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. This event is conducted to celebrate sustainability. Since its foundation, Earth Hour has been supported by millions of people and has been celebrated for nine years now.

 

Haribon Foundation

Haribon Foundation is an environmental organization that focuses on the biodiversity conservation of the Philippines. Some of the their more prominent activities are mangrove restoration and tree planting. Another is the ROAD to 2020.

Rainforest Organization and Advocates (ROAD) to 2020 is a conservation movement that aims to restore the Philippine rainforests by the year 2020. This movement intends to bring back the natural forests of the country by using native tree species, such as apitong, lauan, and narra. You can participate in ROAD to 2020 by joining in tree planting, giving a gift tree, or adopting a seedling.

 

Save Philippines Seas

Save Philippine Seas is an environmental organization focusing on the coastal and marine resources of the Philippines. They conducts workshops and execute awareness campaigns, which aim to educate and encourage people to participate in conservation activities and projects.

 

Earth Island Institute Philippines

Earth Island Institute Philippines concentrates on the conversation of wetlands in the country. They have been building awareness about the conservation and restoration of the oceans and seas throughout the Philippines. In addition, they also conduct coastal clean-ups and organize film showing about environmental issues.

 

These are some of the many environmental organizations in the Philippines that you can support to show your care for our environment. Start volunteering, get involved, and take action in preserving and enhancing the current state of Earth. After all, it is our responsibility to take care of it and make it sustainable for the next generation.

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Carbon Footprint: What Exactly Is It

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Every single thing we do every day directly affects our environment. Turning on the air conditioner, using the washing machine to do the laundry, eating meat, and driving to work—these actions does not only come with a price of your money but the precious price of the natural resources as well. These withdrawals of natural resources from the Earth contribute to the high amount of carbon footprint.

 

In the Philippines, solar panel installation are done by both residential and commercial establishments to somewhat reduce their carbon footprint. Do you have any idea what is carbon footprint? How it affects our environment? Read on to know more about what carbon footprint is and how we can reduce our own carbon footprint.

Carbon Footprint and Carbon Emissions

 

What is Carbon Footprint?

Carbon footprint refers to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted to the air because of the consumption of fossil fuels. It also refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases that were produced to support human activities.

 

Carbon footprint is just one in the family of footprint indicators that includes land footprint and water footprint.

Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint

What are the Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint?

Surely, there are various available ways on how to reduce your carbon footprint. It is up to us what techniques we will use. Some of the common methods used to reduce one’s carbon footprint are to Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. Start by recycling old bottles and jars at home. Reuse plastic bags and bring it the next time you buy your groceries instead of throwing it away. These simple habits will reduce the solid waste that goes into the landfills.

 

In manufacturing companies, recycling packing materials is done to reduce their carbon footprint. On the other hand, in every household, reducing carbon footprint can also be done through the use of less energy; by doing things like opting for LED and CFC light bulbs instead of regular ones. Switching to renewable energy can immensely help this cause.

 

It would also beneficial to know that the engine of your vehicle burns fuel when you drive and this creates a certain amount of CO2. The amount of CO2 you generate depends on your driving distance and fuel consumption. This is why your daily choices, such as opting for carpooling to work or using the mass transit, can really help reduce your carbon footprint.

 

Food choice also plays a huge contribution to one’s carbon footprint. Heavily processed and packaged food as well as consuming protein-sources animals, especially red meat are some of the biggest contributors to a high carbon footprint. Instead, opt for a vegan diet and grow your own fruits and vegetables at home. This simple ways will make a difference in the long run.

 

 

Every human produces their individual ecological footprint, which is determined largely by the country’s development and wealth they live in. However, their choices and daily habits can lessen their carbon footprint.

 

Remember, even simple habits and your daily choices can really make a difference. Do you want to take the first step in reducing your carbon footprint? Join the annual Earth Hour on March 25, 2017. This one hour event became a global movement ever since various cities around the world have constantly participated in order to achieve a massive environmental impact. Make a stand by turning off your light from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

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4 Jobs in the Environment and Sustainability Industry

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Sustainable lifestyle is becoming popular because of the initiative of people to support various green movements promoted by different environmental organizations. You can start switching to the sustainable lifestyle by doing practical habits, such as, reducing your electricity and water consumption, opting for organic food, and purchasing and installing solar panels. In the Philippines, green jobs are emerging because of the growing concern of the citizens to the worldwide problem—climate change.

 

Do you see yourself as an agent in the conservation and protection of Mother Earth? You can help preserve it by jumping to careers in the environment and sustainability industry.

 

Atmospheric Scientist

The Atmospheric Science is a branch of Science that deals with the study of the atmosphere of the Earth and anything that is related to it. This branch of Science covers meteorology, too. Atmospheric scientist studies the air pollution, effects of a company’s operation on the environment, and weather. He or she also studies and predicts atmospheric conditions and events, which enables him or her to understand the climate patterns and effects of the pollution.

 

A bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science is the suitable course to take if you want to delve in this type of career. On the other hand, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, and Online Geoscience degrees are also preferable courses to take if you desire to work as an atmospheric scientist.

Conservation Scientist

The promotion of the safe, ecological, and responsible interactions with the natural land is done by a conservation scientist. He or she manages the uses of the natural resources and makes sure that these are still maintained and protected. A conservation scientist may choose his or her area of focus, such as natural forest protection and soil and water conservation.

 

An aspiring conservation scientist may take degrees, such as Agricultural or Environmental Science courses.

 

Ecotourism Guide

The growth of global travel has been seen in the past ten years. Good thing, most of these travel adventure promotes environmental awareness, low carbon travel events, and operates strong ecological theme. The specialist that has the knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues in a travel organization is called ecotourism guide. The duty of the ecotourism guide is not only to join their guests to their travel destination but to inform them as well as how local history and origin of the place relates to the ecology and environment.

 

There is no specific degree to be an ecotourism guide. However, relevant courses, such as tourism would be an ideal option. A deep understanding of the cultural anthropology, environmental studies, and sustainability is also important to be an efficient ecotourism guide.

Sustainability Researcher

A sustainability researcher is responsible for conducting surveys and interviews about various economic or social factors, writing of reports that contain research findings, and finding ways to how companies can practice sustainability.

 

A degree related to economic, environment, and social sustainability is an ideal path when you want to be a sustainability researcher.

 

 

We all know that we need to do our part to conserve and protect the environment. One efficient way to do this is to live sustainably. Switching to the sustainable lifestyle is a lifetime commitment. However, you can start small. Start simple by encouraging ecological habits at your own home. And if you really want to make a difference, explore the environment and sustainable careers!

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Simple Ways to Live Sustainably in the Philippines

If we want our children and grandchildren and our great grandchildren to still be able to enjoy nature and breathe comfortably, we need to start acting NOW. Some people have been embracing the greener lifestyle by integrating green technology at their home. Others reduce their carbon footprint by choosing to walk or commute instead of bringing their vehicles to work every day. The use of solar energy is now more feasible thanks toprice of solar panels. In the Philippines, many cities now are adapting different green practices to achieve a sustainable lifestyle.

As a citizen of the world, how can you live sustainably? Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

 

Create an Efficient Waste Management System

According to the studies conducted by the National Solid Waste Management Commission, a single person in the Metro Manila can produce for about 0.5 kilogram of waste daily. This would generate 4,762,720 kilogram of trash daily if it is multiplied with 10.5 million people living in the metro. Because of this, solid waste is becoming one of the worst problems not only in the Metro Manila but in the surrounding areas as well..

Creating an efficient waste management system would be the best way to prevent this growing problem from getting any worse. Start by sorting your trash into organic waste, biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and residual trash. Homeowners like you are also encouraged to practice the 3 R’s at your home. These 3 R’s are reduce, reuse, and recycle. This significantly reduces the amount of trash thrown in the landfill. Simple habits such as reducing your consumption of certain goods, reusing shopping bags, recycling bottles and jars, and repurposing old containers are quick steps to start living a sustainable life.

 

Consume Organic Food

Opting for organic food is not only beneficial for your health but for the environment as well. The production of organic food keeps both animals and plants healthy since there are no toxic chemicals involved in producing such kind of food. Moreover, this also helps the environment as no pollution and topsoil erosion occur when producing organic food. If the thought of giving up certain foods already makes you want to skip this part, don’t fret. You can simply substitute at least some of your meals daily instead of going cold turkey.

 

Opt for Alternative Energy

Our country has various sources of clean alternative energy. These alternative energies may come in the form of geothermal, hydrogen, solar, and wind energy. Using alternative energy helps reduce the cause of climate change and people’s dependence on the fossil fuels, which contribute to acid rain and formation of various harmful matters.

If you choose to use the traditional source of energy, you can still make a difference by utilizing appliances that consume less energy. Examples are dryers and washing machines that can run on LPG and inverter-type of air conditioners. Switching to LED and CFC bulb light also help reduce your energy consumption.

 

Create a Water Management Plan

Just like in solid waste management, water management should also be practiced at every person’s house. Things you can implement on your household are:

  • Taking shorter showers.
  • When brushing your teeth, use a glass of water instead of letting the water run from the faucet.
  • Have a regular check-up of all the faucets and toilets at your home. Leaky faucets and toilets can waste up to 182 liters of water every day.
  • If possible, install a grey water system. It is a tank that collects rainwater and used water from drains.

 

Going green is quite challenging, however, it does not have to be difficult. With careful and organized planning, going green can be just any normal routine.

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Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Solar Panels

The availability of affordable prices of solar panels in the Philippines makes it easier for people to make the decision of trying it out. If you are one of these people, congrats!

However, making the purchase is only the beginning. You need to correctly install it at your roof and maintain its performance by cleaning it regularly. Here’s a quick guide to cleaning and maintaining your solar panels.

 

Cleaning Hacks for Solar Panels

 

Purchase solar panels cleaning kit

The process of cleaning solar panels is not the same as cleaning other home furniture. You’ll need to use a specific cleaning kit for these things! The kit should contain liquid soap, a wiper, and different size of brushes (some may come with longer handles.) If the need is urgent and you know what you’re doing, then car cleaning tools may do.

Combine the liquid soap with water

Mix the liquid soap and water in a bucket. Refer to the liquid soap’s label on the amount that you need to mix in with water.

Soak the brush into the mixture and rub it on the solar panels

Dip the brush into the mixture so it absorbs the soap. Rub this gently on the solar panels. If your solar panels have smaller arrangements, use smaller brushes. If you have a larger one, use brushes with longer handle.

Wipe the solar panels

Once done brushing the solar panels, use the wiper to get rid of the excess liquid. Doing this will prevent the soap from drying on the solar panels, which can block the amount of the sunlight that it can absorb.

Don’t use harsh cleaners

Do not use cleaning supplies other than the recommended solar panel cleaning tools. Abrasive scrubbers and pressure washers can damage your solar panels.

Hire a professional solar panel cleaner

If in any case that you can’t clean all the areas of the solar panels or are unsure of how to go about it, you can seek the help of a professional team. You may also contact your solar panel company to ask if they offer cleaning services. This is the safest bet as you can be sure they can handle your solar panels properly and safely.

 

Maintain and Monitor the Performance of your Solar Panels

 

Install a monitoring system

A monitoring system keeps you regularly on the loop regarding the performance of your solar panels. The monitoring system can alert you if there are any areas of the solar panel system in need of repair.

Log the solar panel’s everyday performance

Develop the habit of regularly checking the performance of your solar panels. Every day, list down what the solar panel system has produced.

 

One of the many advantages of solar panels is its durability. Typically, a solar panel system has a 20-year warranty and can last up to 40 years. Having a regular cleaning and maintaining routine can help extend the life and efficiency of your solar panels. Make yours last long by following the easy cleaning and maintaining tips above.

 

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3 Ways Going Green Can Enrich Your Life

In the Philippines, solar panels and other solar home systems are rising in demand because more and more Filipinos are now realizing the value in becoming environmentally conscious. Choosing to live green has positive impact on the environment long-term, but there are immediate benefits in our life anyway.

Wondering how going green and living a sustainable life will affect you? Continue reading this article and find out just a few of the many ways on how going green can enrich your life.

 

Going Green Allows You to Save a Lot of Money

Many people think that going green will cost huge amount of money. On the contrary, choosing to go green will enable you to live simple and frugal life. This could help you save a lot of money in the long run. One example is by ditching your expensive chemical products. When you get rid of the chemical products that you commonly use, you can make your own natural product—whether it is home cleaner, culinary spices, or beauty products.

Another example is having solar panel installed on your roof. Yes, solar panels may seem costly at first, but there are many affordable solar panels available in the metro. Once you install solar panels at your home, you can reduce your dependency in electricity, which allows you to save in electricity bills in the long run.

 

Going Green Can Improve your Mental Health

Did you know that going green can improve your mental health too? Since adopting a sustainable lifestyle means living with less and avoiding unnecessary consumption, the absence of unnecessary material things in your life will definitely enhance your mood and the ambience of your home.

The clutter in your home directly affects your mood and blocks your clarity. Decluttering your house will result in a clean home and a peaceful mind.

 

Going Green Can Extend Your Lifespan

One of the simplest ways to go green is to eat healthy and locally-produced food. Opting for organic products will certainly help you stay away from the different toxic and chemically produced food being sold in the market. Such kind of processed food often possess different harmful ingredients that are dangerous to your health. By eating only organic food, you spare yourself and your family of toxic chemicals such as artificial ingredients and pesticides. You’ll feel healthy, and look healthy!

 

Going green is a way of life that’s slowly making its way back in our society. It’s all thanks to the undying campaign and initiative of several environment groups not only in the country but around the globe as well. Simple habits, such as composting, conserving water, and consuming less energy are some of the easy ways to start going green in your home.

 

 

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Types of Solar PV Panels

With all the available low-cost solar panels in the Philippines, going solar is definitely within reach. There are different types that cater to different preferences of people. Knowing which of type of solar panel suits your need will enable you to choose the right solar panel for your home and can make the most out of it. Here are some of the types of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to guide you on right type of solar panels that you will install on the roof of your house.

 

Amorphous Silicon Solar Cell

Among all the types of solar PV panels, amorphous solar cells are the cheapest and easiest type of solar cell to produce. Amorphous solar cells are often used for low power equipment, such as pocket calculators and watches since it produces less efficient solar cells. However, with recent innovations in manufacturing this type of solar cell (called stacking), amorphous solar cell can produce high efficient solar cells by combining several layers of silicon cells. The advantages of using an amorphous solar cell are 1.) it’s flexible since the layer of its silicon is thin, and 2.) they are effective in low light levels.

 

Hybrid Solar Cell

Hybrid solar cell is not a natural type of a solar cell rather than a combination of amorphous silicon solar cell and monocrystalline solar cell.   This type of solar cell is the recent development in photovoltaic, which composed of a high electron transport material and an organic material. The combination of these two materials makes the power conversion efficient and generates better output. Moreover, hybrid solar cell perform its best when place in sunnier climate, which temperature can reach up to 25 degree Celsius, thus, producing more electricity.

 

Monocrystalline

Monocrystalline solar PV cell is the most efficient type of solar PV cell because despite its small appearance, it can produce the same amount of electricity that is produced by its counterpart solar cells. This type of solar PV cell is made from thin wafers of silicon, which is cut from an artificially grown crystal, thus, making it the most expensive among all the types of solar PV cell.

The monocrystalline rod is removed from melted silicon and it is sliced into thin plates, producing smaller solar cells. The production of this solar cell type guarantees to produce high efficient silicon. Moreover, a monocrystalline solar PV cell works best in bright and cool condition.

 

Polycrystalline

Just like the monocrystalline solar cell, a polycrystalline solar cell is made from thin wafers of silicon, which is cut from an artificially grown crystal. However, this type of solar cell is made from several interlocking silicon crystals, thus, making them cheaper to produce compared to its counterpart. Moreover, polycrystalline solar panel has been the most popular choice among consumers.

 

Whether your reasons for going solar are economic, environmental, or personal, going solar is definitely a good move. Spend some researching and learning which types of solar PV panels will suit your needs before buying your solar panels.

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