Solar Panel Information

 

Solar Panels

Solar panels (arrays of photvoltaic cells) make use of renewable energy from the sun, and are a clean and environmentally sound means of collecting solar energy. Here at solar panel information, we've amassed a wealth of information relating to solar panels and the field of photovoltaic technology. You can learn how solar panels work, how they are manufactured, where to buy them, and how to set them up. If you are looking for information on solar panels and don't know where to start, check out our solar panels section to learn more about how these photovoltaic cells are derived from silicon and what solar energy means to you.
"Grid-tied" residential solar power systems connect directly into your electric company's power grid. During the day, your solar power system is generating electricity that is directed onto the main grid, sort of like a small power station.
Then at night, you simply draw whatever power you need right back off the grid. The electricity you generated (or saved) during the day for others to use will be paid back to you in the evenings when lighting and other electrical loads are needed.

how to work it

If your system is of sufficient size and produces more power during the day than you use in the evenings, you may actually end up with a surplus of electricity. In this case, many electric companies offer a program which is commonly known as "net metering" wherein, if your system produces more than you use, you will be paid a pre-determined amount of money for each kilowatt hour your system produces. Yes! You could actually get a check from your power company instead of sending them one!
Although these larger panels aren't as common as solar-powered calculators, they're out there and not that hard to spot if you know where to look. In fact, photovoltaics -- which were once used almost exclusively in space, powering satellites' electrical systems as far back as 1958 -- are being used more and more in less exotic ways. The technology continues to pop up in new devices all the time, from sunglasses to electric vehicle charging stations.

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Solar Panels on Sale Watts Minimum Quantity Price Per Watt Price SolarWorld 245 245 30 $2.45 $18,000 UPG 10 10 40 $3.50 $1,400 UPG 30 30 40 $3.13 $3,760 Trina 180 TSM-PA01 180 23 $2.40 $9,936 Trina 225 PA05 MC4 225 20 $2.00 $9,000 Trina 235, TSM-PAO5 235 20 $2.00 $9,400 KD235GX-LPB 235 1 $2.36 $550 $550 Trina 225, TSM-PAO5 225 1 $2.02 $455 $455 KD135GX-LPU 135 1 $2.81 $380 $380

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Made in: China Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Trina Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Trina 180 TSM-DA01	180	4.9	36.8	0/+3%	36.8	1931803	$420 $420
Trina 225, TSM-PAO5	225	7.66	29.4	0/+3%	43	1902253	$455 $455
Trina 230, TSM-DAO5	230	7.66	30	0/+3%	43	1912303	$610 $610
Trina 235, TSM-PAO5	235	7.66	30	0/+3%	43	1902353	$575 $575
Trina 235, TSM-PAO5 Black on Black	235	7.72	29.8	0/+3%	43	1922303	$564 $564

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Made in: USA Warranty: 5 years, workmanship warranty 25 year, linear performance

SW Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
SW 175	175	4.9	35.7	+/-3%	33.1	1901753	CALL
SW 225	225	7.64	29.5	+/-3%	48.5	1902305	CALL
SW 230 - Black	230	7.68	30	+/-3%	48.5	1922305	$562 $562
SW 240	240	7.87	30.6	+/-3%	48.5	1912405	$624 $624
SW 245	245	7.96	30.8	+/-3%	48.5	1912455	$645 $645

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Made in: Japan, Mexico and USA per ARRA Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 20 to 25 years at 80% output

Kyocera Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
KC 85T	85	4.75	17.4	+10/-5%	18.3	1100850	$365 $365
KD135GX-LPU	135	7.63	17.7	+/-5%	27.5	1121351	$380 $380
KD135SX-UPU	135	7.63	17.7	+/-5%	27.5	1131351	$394 $394
KD215GX-LPU	215	8.09	26.6	+5/-0%	39.7	1122151	$590 $590
KD225GX-LPB	225	7.55	29.8	+5/-3%	46.3	1002250	$555 $555
KD235GX-LPB	235	7.89	29.8	+5/-3%	46.3	1002350	$550 $550

Price is for an individual panel sold in pairs. Add $10 reboxing fee for single panels.

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Made in: China Warranty: One year

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
UPG 10-watt Mono-crystalline Solar Module	10	.51	18	+5/-5%	3.3	1910046	$28 $28
UPG 30-watt Mono-crystalline Solar Module	30	1.67	18	+5/-5%	7.5	1903046	$94 $94
UPG 40-watt Mono-crystalline Solar Module	40	2.32	17.2	+5/-5%	10.1	1904046	CALL

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Made in: Japan, USA and Belgium Warranty: First 12 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Kaneka Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Kaneka G-SA060	60	0.9	67	+10/-5%	30.2	1960489	CALL

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Made in: South Korea Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Samsung Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
LPC238SM	238	7.94	30	-0/+2.99%	41	1523800	$605 $605

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Made in: USA Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Sharp Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Sharp 80	80	4.67	17.3	+10/-5%	19	1301800	$400 $400
Sharp ND-224UC1	224	8.33A	29.3	+10/-5%	44	1381285	$520 $520
Sharp ND-U235F1	235	8.6A	30	+10/-5%	44.1	1350383	$650 $650
Sharp NU-U240F1	240	8.65A	30.1	+10/-5%	44.1	1324053	$741 $741

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Made in: China Warranty: 10-years at 90% power output 25-years at 80% power output

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
NB Solar NB-P180 solar module, mono, silver	180	4.98	36.2	+3/-3%	35.27	1918090	$490 $490

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Made in: Taiwan Warranty: 10-years at 90% power output 25-years at 80% power output

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Ritek Solar Module PM230 Black Frame	230	7.92	28.83	+3/-3%	46.3	1702307	$586 $586

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Made in: Korea Warranty: 10-years at 90% power output 25-years at 80% power output

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Hyundai HiS-S227SG Module	230	7.8	29.3	+3/-3%	41.9	1280010	CALL

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Made in: China Warranty: • First year at 98% of rated power * Maximum .6% reduction of power each year thereafter

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
EcoSolargy Neptune TWES-(225)60P	225	8.6	29.3	+3/-3%	44.1	1922589	$644 $644

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Made in: Japan Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
MF125UE5N	125	7.23	17.3	+10/-5%	29.8	1951255	CALL

Mitsubishi panels are not for marine use. Warranty voids within 500 meters from the coast.
Price is for an individual panel sold in pairs. Add $10 reboxing fee for single panels.

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Made in: China Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
CHSM 6610P	230	7.69	29.81	+-E%	44	TBD	TBD

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Sunwize Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
SW-S10P	10	.30	17.4	+/-10%	-	9433103	$79 $79
SW-S20P	20	.57	17.4	+/-10%	-	9433203	$89 $89
SW-S30P	30	1.15	17.4	+/-10%	-	9433303	$129 $129
SW-S40P	40	1.72	17.4	+/-10%	-	9433403	$159 $159
SW75	75	4.56	16.7	-	20.0	1910303	$275 $275
SW130	130	7.4	17.4	+5/-5%		1401303	$415 $415
SW175	175	4.80	36.50	-	37.5	1401753	$490 $490

SunWize Technologies' single crystal panels are the "work horses" of the industry. Call for availability: 1 (800) 472-1142

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		Made in: Japan, Canada, Mexico, Germany, USA Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 20 years at 80% output
B grade panels has all of the power and efficacy as the standard module, with the same warranties. The only difference is that they may have cosmetic blemishes on the frame or cells.

Sanyo Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Sanyo HIT Power N 205N/HIP-205NKHA5	205	5.05	50.3	+10/-0%	35.3	1920570	$780 $780
Sanyo HIT Power N 210N/HIP-210NKHA6	210	5.09	50.9	+10/-0%	35.3	1902103	$760 $760
Sanyo HIT-N210A01	210	5.09	41.3	+10/-0%	35.3	1932103	$692 $692
Sanyo HIT-N215A01	215	5.09	51.6	+10/-0%	35.3	1902153	$848 $848
Sanyo HIT-N220A01	220	5.17	52.3	+10/-0%	35.3	1912203	$745 $745

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Made in: USA and Germany Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Solon Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Solon Blue 225/01 3BB	225	7.65	29.4	+3/-3%	51.81	1912453	$620 $620
Solon Blue 230/01	230	7.95	29	+3/-3%	51.81	1912443	$621 $621

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Made in: China Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

Yingli Solar	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Yingli YL230	230	7.8	29.5	+/-3%	29.5	1977715	$520 $520

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Made in: Norway, Singapore and USA Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

REC Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
REC215PE-US	215	7.6	28.3	+/-2%	48.5	1925455	$499 $499
REC230PE-US - Silver	230	7.8	29.4	+/-2%	48.5	1512305	$530 $530
REC230PE-US - Black	230	7.8	29.4	+/-2%	48.5	1522305	$535 $535

Pricing is for quantities less than 6. Quantity price breaks possible, please call or email with your inquiries.

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Made in: China Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output Reduced Pricing!!

Canadian Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Canadian Solar CSI CS6P-230	230	8.34	29.6	+/-2.1%	44.1	1264002	$515 $515
Canadian Solar CSI CS6P-235	235	7.9	29.8	+/-2.1%	44.1	1930002	$632 $632
Canadian Solar CSI CS6P-235 New Edge (Zep)	235	7.9	29.8	+/-2.1%	44.1	1223502	$630 $630

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Made in: China and USA Warranty: First 10 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

For these panels only, the minimum order is 6.

Evergreen Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Evergreen ES-A-200-FA3 (black)*	200	11.05	22.6	+2.5/-0%	41	1953565	$595 $595
Evergreen ES-A-205-FA3 (black)*	205	11.27	22 7	+2.5/-0%	41	1953585	$679 $679
Evergreen ES-A-210-FA3 (black)•	210	11.48	22.8	+2.5/-0%	41	1953605	$611 $611

*Minimum order is 6 panels.
**B models have minor visual defects, come with same warranty and perform the same.

Evergreen Spruce modules are designed to deliver the best performance and dependability from Evergreen Solar’s patented String Ribbon^TM technology. These modules have one of the tightest power tolerances in the industry.

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GE Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
GEPV-85	85	Solar panel not available. See Yingli 85-watt solar panel

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Made in: China, India, and USA Warranty: First 12 years at 90% output 25 years at 80% output

BP Solar Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
BP3125J	125	7.1	17.6	+/-5%	27	1231253	CALL

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Made in: China Warranty: 10 years, 1-40 watts 5 years, 65-80 watts

PowerUp Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
BSP10	10	.58	17.3	-	4.2	1900100	$108 $108
BSP20	20	1.2	17.3	-	4.8	1920126	$152 $152
BSP30	30	1.67	18	-	5	1930126	$245 $245
BSP40	40	2.40	17.8	-	5	1900400	$245 $245

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Suntech Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
SunTech 85	85	4.83	17.6	-	21.3 X 47 inches, odd size 12 lbs.	1910853	CALL
SunTech 175	175	4.95	35.2	+/-3%	34.1	1901750	CALL

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Uni-Solar Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
US64	64	3.88	16.5	+/-3%	24	1900641	CALL

Each Uni-Solar framed solar panel achieves high performance using Uni-Solar’s proprietary Triple Junction spectrum-splitting thin-film amorphous silicon cell design. These rugged modules do not have any glass to break. They are made on stainless steel foil, encapsulated in UV-stabilized polymers and framed with anodized aluminum.

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Conergy Model	Watts	Amps	Volts	Tolerance	Weight (lbs.)	Item	Price
Conergy 175	175	4.95	35.2	+3/-2%	35	1850012	CALL