Here’s What to Look for When Comparing Solar Panel Prices in Kenya

The fear of spending money to buy a cheap solar panel for it to prematurely fail within a short window after installation is becoming an Increasing reality in Kenya.

There are thousands of solar panel brands available in Kenya – how do you know which ones to use for your installation?

Some important aspects to consider when comparing your options include panel type, cost, wattage, efficiency, and warranty offering.

All of these aspects plus more are considered in each panels’ quality rating

Lack of warranties on the solar panels are an even bigger nightmare most customers are increasingly facing due to the flooding of the local market with substandard solar parts and accessories.

Solar panels are the key component in any residential, commercial, or utility-scale solar energy system.

Read: Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline Solar Panels in Kenya: What You Need To Know to compare solar panel options and understand which products are best for your installation.

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Focusing on Efficiency When Comparing Solar Panel Prices in Kenya

A higher efficiency rating is better, because it means that your solar panel is able to convert more of the sunlight it captures into electricity.

However, solar panel ratings are useful as a way to make consistent comparisons between panels.

Nameplate power rating is one of the factors that determine how much power your solar panels produce, but there are other factors that can also influence electricity generation.

Given the same amount of sunlight shining for the same duration of time on two solar panels with different efficiency ratings,

The more efficient panel will produce more electricity than the less efficient panel.

Solar panel efficiency is determined by the production of electricity by solar cells, which are in turn influenced by composition, electrical configuration, surrounding components, and more.

 

In practical terms, for two solar panels of the same physical size, if one has a 21% efficiency rating and the other has a 14% efficiency rating,

The 21% efficient panel will produce 50% more kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity under the same conditions as the 14% efficient panel.

Thus, maximizing energy use and bill savings is heavily reliant on having top-tier solar panel efficiency.

Many consumers and people in the solar industry consider solar panel efficiency to be the most important criterion when assessing a solar panel’s quality.

While it is an important criterion, it’s not the only one to consider while you evaluate whether to install a particular solar panel.

Solar panel efficiency relates to the ability of the panel to convert energy at a low cost and high supply rate.

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