There are many thin films of solar panels available, including CIS and CIGS. But which one is the best? These are the most important considerations. It is important to determine the substrate of your home and your budget before you can get the best panels. 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. The new factory can produce 6 gigawatts or more of cadmium tinude solar panels, enough to power about 1 million American homes. Toledo Solar is also entering the cadmium solar panel market. First Solar wants to scale up its manufacturing and supply chain for cadmium tarture.
CIGS
Adding a layer containing Intrinsic Zinc Oide to the CdS buffer improves the performance of CIGS thin panel solar panels. This layer of conductive material is made from Al-doped ZnO (alluminum doped Zinc Oxide). Solar Frontier is the inventor of the most efficient CIGS thin panel solar panel. Its theoretical efficiency is around 33%.
CIS
CIS thin-film solar power modules are small in size and have a smooth black exterior. They are very efficient and have excellent temperature co-efficient. These modules are IEC certified and can last for more than 2000 hours. These modules require much less energy to generate electricity than traditional solar module. The thin film technology allows the modules to operate even in lower-light environments.
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. Thin-film solar panels from the company are a great option for homeowners and business owners.
MiaSole
MiaSole PV solar panel panels make use of CIGS thin-film technology. These panels offer lightweight, flexible, high-efficiency, and low-cost performance. These panels are highly resistant to natural disasters. These panels are viable options for a wide range of applications such as solar roofs, carports and mobile devices. They can also be used as landfill membrane covers.