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Solar energy is one of the most common and sustainable energy sources in the world. Solar panels are the basic components used to convert solar energy into electrical energy. There are different types of solar panels, each offering specific advantages.
Crystalline silicon panels: They are the most widely used solar panels worldwide. They are known for their high efficiency and long lifespan, as well as being environmentally friendly. There are two different types of crystalline silicon panels: polycrystalline and monocrystalline.
• Polycrystalline panels
They are more popular due to being lower cost. Polycrystalline solar panels have lower efficiency rates compared to monocrystalline panels. These panels are made up of many small pieces of crystals, and the efficiency rate is lower due to there being more gaps between the crystals. However, polycrystalline solar panels are more commonly used in homes and small businesses due to their lower cost.
• Monocrystalline panels
They are preferred due to their higher efficiency. These panels are made from a single crystal piece of silicon, resulting in very few gaps between the crystals and increased panel efficiency. Monocrystalline solar panels are mostly used for commercial purposes due to their high cost.
Thin film panels: These panels are preferred due to their lower cost compared to crystalline silicon panels. They may be more suitable for some applications due to their flexibility. They also perform better in low light conditions.
Multi-layer panels: These panels have higher efficiency than crystalline silicon panels. They perform better at high temperatures and high solar radiation intensity. However, they are less widely used due to their high cost.
Organic panels: These panels are preferred due to their low cost and flexible structure. They are environmentally friendly and can be produced using recyclable materials. However, they have not yet been sufficiently developed and their efficiency is lower than other panels.
The choice of solar panel type varies depending on usage, efficiency, cost, and other factors. Regardless of the panel chosen, all panels require regular maintenance for optimal efficiency. PV panels that have undergone maintenance require MapperX for proper error detection and to create reports according to world standards.
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MapperX is a 100% autonomous artificial intelligence thermal inspection and reporting software that helps increase the efficiency of PV panels by detecting faults in solar power plants.
This way, problems that hinder the production of PV plants are detected and prevented in advance. MapperX detects faults in solar power plants using thermal cameras and allows business owners to make the right decisions by generating reports. Business owners can rely on MapperX to increase the performance of PV panels and prevent faults.
Serving as part of the operation and maintenance activities of solar power plants, MapperX helps increase the efficiency of PV panels by detecting and preventing faults in advance.