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MONO OR POLY SOLAR PANELS?

MONO OR POLY SOLAR PANELS

How to choose the right type of solar panels for your home or business?

Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline

Monocrystalline or Polycrystalline

What is the difference between Monocrystalline solar panels and Polycrystalline solar panels? To break it down simply, it is really all about the cells. In the overall solar system setup, both monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels available in the Philippines are made of silicon and perform the same function: the solar panels harvest the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity. Both kinds of panels are made from silicon.

Tell me about the key differences

Tell me about the key differences

Before making your final solar system decision on which panels your should choose, you should consider the key differences between monocrystalline solar panels and polycrystalline solar panels – and it is not just as simple as choosing the cheaper solar panels.

Silicon solar cell: Monocrystalline solar panels contain solar cells made from a single crystal of silicon, while polycrystalline solar panels contain solar cells made from many silicon fragments melted together.

Monocrystalline solar panels: These are referred to as premium solar, because they look better and provide better aesthetics to a house, and they have higher efficiency. In monocrystalline panels, the silicon is formed into bars and cut into wafers. The cell consists of a single crystal, thus, the electrons that generate a flow of electricity generally have more room to move. This is what causes the monocrystalline panels to be more efficient. Yes, monocrystalline panels are more efficient than their polycrystalline counterparts.

Polycrystalline solar panels: These solar panels are multi-crystalline or many-crystal silicon. typically have lower efficiencies than monocrystalline solar panels. The advantage of poly panels is their price, as they are cheaper than monocrystalline, thus making them more affordable.

Color: Polycrystalline panels have a blue hue. Monocrystalline panels have a black hue.

High-Density: Polycrystalline panels have a high power density.

Which solar panel is the right one for you?

Which solar panel is the right one for you

In selecting the right solar panels for your home or business, you must consider the following factors:

  1. Price
  2. Panel Efficiency
  3. Size of Solar Panel System
  4. Solar Harvest
  5. Sun Exposure
  6. Roof Space
  7. PV Layout
  8. Number of Panels
  9. Roof Aesthetics
  10. Warranty

After weighing out the advantages and disadvantages, and prioritizing them in accordance to what is important for you, your home, or your business, then you can make the right decision on whether to go mono or poly.

Choosing the right solar partner

Choosing the right solar partner

With the right solar partner such as Solaric, the focus will be on the homeowner: to provide clean sustainable energy systems that are economically sensible and environmentally sound. Solaric selects and builds solar systems and solar panels in the Philippines that are affordable, energy efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and provides the best value to clients.

Turn on the sun

Solaric has established its name across the renewable industry as a proven and reputable rooftop solar leader. Solaric has installed more than 50% of residential rooftop solar and remains the number one choice for corporate and industrial solar projects in the Philippines. Call Solaric at 0917.860.3141 or 5040092, or send an email to info@solaric.com.ph or visit www.solaric.com.ph for more details.

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Three Major Benefits of Going Green

 

Three-Major-Benefits-of-Going-Green

The availability of affordable solar panels in the Philippines is an indication that Filipinos are slowly embracing what we call the ‘sustainable lifestyle’. Sustainable living refers to a healthy living that uses fewer natural resources and reduces an individual’s carbon footprint to the environment. Sustainable living may include consuming less energy, saving water, eliminating toxic products at home, practicing the 3 R’s (reducing, reusing, and recycling), eating and growing organic food, and practicing minimalism, among others. Such sustainable habits can give a quality life not only to us but for the future generation as well.

If you haven’t considered joining this movement already, here are a few of the many benefits of going green to help you decide. Read on and learn the advantages of living a sustainable life.

 

Financial Benefits

One of the obvious benefits of going green is that it will actually help you save money. It’s really not that costly, as most people may think! Practice the green habits enumerated below to that help save the environment and your financial assets as well.

  • Switch to solar panels. These will benefit you in the long run.
  • If solar panels are not your choice, opt for compact fluorescent light (CFL) or light-emitting diode (LED) bulb. These types of bulb consume less energy compared to their counterparts.
  • Replace some of your household items with energy-efficient appliances and solar-powered gadgets.
  • Unplug home appliances, such as TV, computer, and air conditioner when not in use. This green habit will definitely reduce your utility bills.
  • Start composting. This will prevent you from spending money when buying commercial fertilizer. This will also reduce the trash you send in the landfill.

A Healthier Life

Switching to sustainable lifestyle will definitely provide you a healthier life. Here are some green habits that promote a healthier and sustainable life.

  • Opt for organic food. Organically grown food does not have any toxic chemicals in it, making it a healthier choice compared to conventionally grown food. Grow them yourself if the ones in grocery stores are too expensive.
  • Ditch toxic products and start using natural cleaners and beauty products. Doing this will lessen your exposure to various toxic chemicals found in commercial products that are harmful to your health.
  • When buying a certain home supplies, choose product that packaged in glass or bottle containers rather than the plastic ones. Many types of plastic have been shown to have toxic chemicals that are risky to human’s health.
  • Opt for walking or biking to lessen the use of your vehicle. Such practice will reduce the air pollution and will give you a clean and clear air to breathe.

A Sustainable World

All the mentioned sustainable habits will definitely result to the most important benefit of going green—having a sustainable world. A sustainable world will have improved quality of air and water, less solid waste, decrease in carbon footprint, reduced fossil fuel dependency, the right amount of food supply for everyone, well-maintained natural resources, a balanced ecosystem, and a rich biodiversity, among others.

 

These are only a few of the many benefits of going green. As a citizen, it is important that we do our part in conserving and protecting our Mother Earth every day. After all, we are the ones who will ultimately benefit from it.

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