Last summer, my neighbor Bob finally took the plunge and installed solar panels. For months, he’d been drowning in brochures, YouTube videos, and quotes from installers. “I just want someone to tell me which panels to get without the sales pitch,” he told me over the fence one evening.
I get it. The solar industry is packed with technical jargon and competing claims that can make your head spin. After helping several friends navigate this process (and installing my own system three years ago), I’ve learned that choosing between the main panel types—monocrystalline and polycrystalline—is often the first hurdle homeowners face.
Mono vs. Poly: What’s the Real Difference?
According to the experts at Sun Valley Solar Solutions, the choice comes down to four factors: efficiency, appearance, space, and budget.
Monocrystalline panels are the sleek sports cars of…
Read the full article originally published at www.theenvironmentalblog.org.