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    Monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells are both made of silicon but differ in structure and efficiency. Monocrystalline cells use a single silicon crystal that is cut into wafers, allowing electrons more freedom of movement and higher efficiency between 15-20%. Polycrystalline cells have melted silicon fragments that form multiple crystals, giving electrons less movement and lower efficiency of 13-16%. While polycrystalline cells are less expensive, monocrystalline provide higher efficiency energy conversion.

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    Monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells are both made of silicon but differ in structure and efficiency. Monocrystalline cells use a single silicon crystal that is cut into wafers, allowing electrons more freedom of movement and higher efficiency between 15-20%. Polycrystalline cells have melted silicon fragments that form multiple crystals, giving electrons less movement and lower efficiency of 13-16%. While polycrystalline cells are less expensive, monocrystalline provide higher efficiency energy conversion.

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    Monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells are both made of silicon but differ in structure and efficiency. Monocrystalline cells use a single silicon crystal that is cut into wafers, allowing electrons more freedom of movement and higher efficiency between 15-20%. Polycrystalline cells have melted silicon fragments that form multiple crystals, giving electrons less movement and lower efficiency of 13-16%. While polycrystalline cells are less expensive, monocrystalline provide higher efficiency energy conversion.

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    MONOCRYSTALLINE

    VS.
    POLYCRYSTALLINE
    A COMPARISON BETWEEN BOTH
    TYPES OF PV CELLS
    Leo Caruso
    www.udemy.com
    Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline
     They both serve the same function : capture energy and
    convert it into electricity.
     Both made of Silicone
     Silicone : Abundant & durable element

    Leo Caruso
    www.udemy.com
    Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline
    ➢ Monocrystalline:
    ▪ Silicon formed into bars & cut into wafers
    ▪ Single-crystal silicon
    ▪ Electrons have more room to move
    ▪ Efficiency: 15-20%
    ▪ Monocrystalline, more efficient than Polycrystalline cells

    ➢ Polycrystalline:
    ▪ Also made from silicon
    ▪ Melted silicon fragments together
    ▪ Also called “multi-crystalline”
    ▪ Less freedom for electrons to move
    ▪ Efficiency: 13-16% Leo Caruso
    www.udemy.com
    ▪ Polycrystalline. Less efficient than Monocrystalline cells
    Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline

    • Monocrystalline are more expensive due to their higher efficiency


    Leo Caruso
    • Both longevity of 25+ years www.udemy.com

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