360w Solar Panel

Is the energy produced by the solar panels enough to supply my home? This is the most common doubt of people who opt for  self- consumption  as a form of energy production. That is why in today’s article we tell you everything you need to know about solar panels and the electrical power they can produce.

How is a solar panel?

A solar panel is the aluminum structure responsible for capturing the energy of sunlight and transforming it for consumption in homes and businesses.
Its main component are photovoltaic cells: when the sun touches them, photons release electrons and electricity is generated. Those electrons that are not used return to the panel making it a cyclic process.
Solar panels are capable of adapting to large plots of land as well as small spaces. They also have a charge regulator to manage energy, a battery that stores electricity that has not been consumed, and the inverter — in charge of converting direct current into alternating current and being able to distribute it.

Amount of energy from a solar panel

To answer the initial question about the amount of energy that a solar panel has, we must consider several factors.

Solar panel cell type

The panels can contain two types of photovoltaic cells: the crystalline ones —formed of crystallized silicon— and the amorphous ones that are not crystallized. 
Crystalline photovoltaic cells are the ones that have the best performance. However, its price is higher.

Photovoltaic panel size

The plates usually measure between 200x100cm and usually have 60 to 72 cells. The bigger it is, the more energy it can capture.

Location of solar panels

One of the factors that can most influence the amount of energy that a panel can absorb has to do with its orientation and geographical position. 
The most effective metrics for tilt are between 34 and 36 degrees. And regarding the positioning, it should be towards the south.

Power in kW of the solar panel

The power of the panels is measured in watts (W) and is usually specified in the purchase instructions.
The most common is that a solar panel produces between 250W and 300W of energy per hour of sunshine. However, you can find plates that are between 150W and 500W.
Now, when you receive your electricity bill, the power is always given in kilowatts (kW). That is why being clear about how much energy a solar panel produces in kW can be more useful.
We will give an example:
You have a 300W panel on a summer day with approximately 7 hours of sunshine.
What you have to do is multiply the hours of sunshine by the amount of power of our solar panel.
300W x 7h = 2100W, which is equal to 2.1kW per day.
By doing this calculation and knowing your consumption habits, you will be able to determine an  approximate number of plates  that you should have in your installation.

Yingli 360W 24V Monocrystalline Solar Panel, SEC Certificate

Characteristics Solar Panel Yingli 360W 24V Monocrystalline

The Yingli 360 W 24V monocrystalline photovoltaic solar panel is a device that has 72 PERC cells, 20.6% efficiency and has TUV, CE, UL, SEC certificates and this product has a 25-year warranty.

One of its main characteristics is the best use of infrared light with long wavelengths (red light). Generally, these wavelengths are more present when the sun hits with a certain inclination, that is, during the first and last hours of the day or during cloudy days with low radiation. In addition, the 360W photovoltaic panel has greater efficiency compared to the rest of the conventional solar panels (both monocrystalline and polycrystalline) and has less heating in its solar panels.

PERC technology in Solar Panel Yingli 360W 24V Monocrystalline

Monocrystalline solar panels that have PERC technology are those that add one or more additional layers to the back of the cell, which allows some of the light photons that manage to pass through the cell to be reflected back to the cell. , allowing to increase its total efficiency. PERC technology in monocrystalline panels is considered the highest range compared to many panels.

• Technical Specifications of the Solar Panel Yingli 360W 24V: 
• Type: Monocrystalline
• Brand: Yingli Solar
• Cells: 72 cells of 20.6% efficiency
• Module Efficiency: 18.5%
• Dimensions: 1960x992x40mm
• Weight: 24 kilos
• SEC certificate
• Dimensions Solar Panel Solar Panel Yingli 360W 24V Monocrystalline:

Basically this is what you should know about 360w solar panels.