Difference Between 60 And 72 Cell Solar Panels

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Difference between 60 and 72 cell solar panels.

Firstly a quick summary of the differences between a 60 cell and a 72 cell panel. Half cell modules have solar cells that are cut in half which improves the module s performance and durability. Most residential installations use 60 cell monocrystalline silicon panels. The difference is as simple as it sounds a 72 cell panel has an extra 12 cells which mean the output is increased usually from the standard 270w per panel up to around 310w or 315w without any increase of efficiency.

Note that not all microinverters will support 72 cell solar panels so 60 cell is still the only option in some cases mostly for home systems. Monocrystalline solar panels have solar cells made from a single crystal of silicon while polycrystalline solar panels have solar cells made from many silicon fragments melted together. That s pretty much all there is to it. When solar cells are halved their current is also halved so resistive losses are lowered and the cells can produce a little more power.

72 cell solar panels have more photovoltaic cells therefore they are larger than 60 cell panels. The main difference between the two technologies is the type of silicon solar cell they use. 72 cell panels are also six cells wide but have an additional two rows of cells that make them a bit taller. 72 cell panels are 12 taller and contain 12 more solar cells.

These solar panels are available with monocrystalline and multicrystalline technologies. Standard sized 60 cell solar panels are usually rated for up to 1 000 volts while most 72 cell panels are rated for 1 500 volts. Monocrystalline solar panels usually have the highest efficiency and power capacity out of all types of solar panels. Most 72 cell panels still weigh less than the 50 lb restriction set by osha so can be carried by one person although their size can make it awkward to handle alone.

The difference between 60 cell and 72 cell solar panels is simple. Usually a monocrystalline panel will contain either 60 or 72 solar cells depending on the size of the panel. Traditional 60 and 72 cell panels will have 120 and 144 half cut cells respectively. A 72 cell solar panel will typically have a higher voltage weigh more and of course have a longer length than their 60 cell counterparts.