There are many thin film solar panel materials today. These include CIGS and CIS. What makes one of these thin film solar panels the best? Here are some important factors. To get the best panels, you should know what type of substrate your home has and what your budget is. Then you can select the right material for your home. There are many options available depending on what you need.
Cadmium telluride
First Solar announced a $680 million investment into a third cadmium solar panel factory in northwest Ohio. By 2025, the new factory will be able produce 6 gigawatts worth of cadmium tellinguride solar panel panels. This is enough to supply approximately 1 million American households with electricity. Toledo Solar is also entering the cadmium solar panel market. First Solar plans to grow its cadmium tilude manufacturing and supply networks.
CIGS
CIGS thin films solar panels are enhanced by adding a layer containing Intrinsic Zinc Oxide above the CdS-buffer. This conductive layer, which is aluminium doped Zinc Oride (Aldoped ZnO), is made. Solar Frontier has developed the most efficient CIGS thin film solar panel for 2019. Its theoretical efficiency stands at 33%.
CIS
CIS thin solar power modules feature a smooth, black exterior. They are also compact in size. They are very efficient and have excellent temperature co-efficient. These modules are IEC certified and can last for more than 2000 hours. They require less energy to create power than traditional modules. Modules can operate in low-light environments thanks to thin film technology.
Hanergy
The company has been a prominent manufacturer of thin film solar cells. The company has been in business of renewable energy nearly 20 years. It has more than 10 Gigawatts of installed capacity. It offers a wide range of products, from transparent to flexible to glass-glass. The company's thin film solar panels offer homeowners and businesses an attractive alternative. They have a capacity of more than 10 Gigawatts.
MiaSole
Using CIGS thin-film technology, MiaSole PV solar panels provide lightweight, flexible, and high-efficiency performance. These panels are built to withstand the impacts of natural disasters. They are a viable choice for many applications, including solar roofs and carports, as well as low-load roofs. They can also be used as landfill membrane covers.