Monocrystalline silicon and polycrystalline silicon are types of crystalline silicon. In the selection of solar panels for LED solar street lights, each has its own advantages and disadvantages; the considerations should include conversion efficiency and manufacturing costs. Due to the different manufacturing processes of monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells, there are some differences in both appearance and electrical performance.
In terms of appearance: monocrystalline solar cells have rounded corners with a smooth surface, while polycrystalline solar cells have square corners and a surface that displays a pattern resembling ice flowers.
For users, there is not much difference between monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells. Both types have good lifespan and stability. Although the average conversion efficiency of monocrystalline cells is about 1% higher than that of polycrystalline cells, monocrystalline solar cells can only be made into quasi-square shapes (with rounded corners). This leads to some unfilled area when assembling solar cell modules, whereas polycrystalline solar cells are square and do not have this issue. Therefore, the efficiency of solar cell modules is nearly the same for both types.
Additionally, due to the differences in manufacturing processes for the two types of solar cell materials, the energy consumed in the production of polycrystalline solar cells is about 30% less than that for monocrystalline solar cells. As a result, the share of polycrystalline solar cells in the global solar cell production is increasing, and their manufacturing costs are significantly lower than those of monocrystalline cells. Therefore, using polycrystalline solar cells is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
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