The Panasonic HIT Slim Series uses thin amorphous silicon layers and heterojunction technology to increase the energy output and reduce the loss of energy. These solar panels are also highly efficient and have a low temperature coefficient. These solar panels are suitable for all weather and seasons. Their low temperature coefficient allows for them to keep power output high regardless of temperature.
Heterojunction Technology
Panasonic uses heterojunction technology for increasing the efficiency of its solar panel panels. The amorphous silicon layer, which is used in the panels, has a low surface roughness, allowing them to produce solar power on both sides of the module. Panasonic has also optimized the rear surface to increase light yield, and module efficiency. These panels also improve light-induced degradation.
Heterojunction technology is a significant advancement in solar panel efficiency. The efficiency of a single monocrystalline cells is around 20% higher than that an amorphous. However, the heterojunction panel's efficiency remains lower than that a conventional monocrystalline cell.
Performance over the long-term
Panasonic solar panels are known for being reliable and durable. They have the highest efficiency and the lowest rate of degradation among all other brands. The company has been active in the industry for more than 40 year and has invested considerable resources into research and development. Panasonic solar panels are covered by a warranty covering defects and production for 25 years. Every panel should be able to deliver more than 90% power from its initial rating.
Panasonic recently introduced a new series residential heterojunction panels. This new series also includes a lithium storage solution. Each panel comes with 66 cells, and has a power output ranging from 400-410 watts. The power conversion efficiency of these panels is twenty to twenty-two percent. Panasonic also offers an extended warranty on power output and product quality for 25 years.
Low temperature coefficient
Panasonic's solar panel HIT technology delivers high efficiency and low temperature coefficient resulting in higher electricity production. In addition, Panasonic's solar panels feature a pyramid-shaped design to reduce refraction and direct more sunlight into the solar cells. Panasonic solar panels are known for their highest conversion efficiency ratings.
Panasonic's HIT technology, which allows solar cells to retain more power in extreme temperatures, makes them a great choice for hotter climates. Although most solar panels lose efficiency with increasing temperatures, Panasonic's panels can withstand temperatures up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cost
You should take into account a few things when it comes to the cost of your purchase. The first is the wattage of the panel you'll be buying. Next, look at the efficiency of your panel. The greater the efficiency, the better. Also, consider the panel's degradation rate. A panel of mid-range power will still be able to produce the namedplate power over time if it has a low rate of degradation. Panasonic panels are better at converting sunlight into electricity and have lower degradation times. They also have a longer life span and provide stable energy production for many years.
You should consider efficiency when choosing a solar panel. Panasonic solar panels are 26% more efficient than the industry average. A high-wattage panel will allow you to recover your installation costs faster.