Difference Between 60 And 72 Cell Solar Panels

These solar panels are available with monocrystalline and multicrystalline technologies.

Difference between 60 and 72 cell solar panels.

Standard sized 60 cell solar panels are usually rated for up to 1 000 volts while most 72 cell panels are rated for 1 500 volts. If that seems too obvious i promise you. 72 cell panels are also six cells wide but have an additional two rows of cells that make them a bit taller. When solar cells are halved their current is also halved so resistive losses are lowered and the cells can produce a little more power.

Most 72 cell panels still weigh less than the 50 lb restriction set by osha so can be carried by one person although their size can make it awkward to handle alone. Monocrystalline solar panels usually have the highest efficiency and power capacity out of all types of solar panels. But in australia the highest voltage allowed for residential solar is 600 volts so it should make no difference for home solar power provided they are installed correctly. But there s a reason we re devoting article space to such a simple topic.

Usually a monocrystalline panel will contain either 60 or 72 solar cells depending on the size of the panel. Firstly a quick summary of the differences between a 60 cell and a 72 cell panel. The difference is as simple as it sounds a 72 cell panel has an extra 12 cells which mean the output is increased usually from the standard 270w per panel up to around 310w or 315w without any increase of efficiency. 72 cell panels are 12 taller and contain 12 more solar cells.

When it comes to dimensions 60 cell panels are usually built six cells wide and ten cells tall. 72 cell solar panels have more photovoltaic cells therefore they are larger than 60 cell panels. The main difference between the two technologies is the type of silicon solar cell they use. Note that not all microinverters will support 72 cell solar panels so 60 cell is still the only option in some cases mostly for home systems.

Half cell modules have solar cells that are cut in half which improves the module s performance and durability. Traditional 60 and 72 cell panels will have 120 and 144 half cut cells respectively. A 72 cell solar panel will typically have a higher voltage weigh more and of course have a longer length than their 60 cell counterparts. That s pretty much all there is to it.