Sungrid monocrystalline silicon array, fixed ground-mount
Monocrystalline cells are cut from silicon blocks composed of a single, pure silicon crystal.
Monocrystalline silicon panels typically achieve higher efficiencies than polycrystalline and thin film technologies. The cost per Watt, however, can also be higher due to the more complex manufacturing requirements of monocrystalline cells.
These Sungrid monocrystalline panels have been designed in a large size format so that fewer panels are needed for an array. This can reduce installation costs.
Sungrid is an Australian solar energy company that distributes high quality solar panels to customers around Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
| Electricity produced (annual): | 8.17 MWh* |
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| System size: | 5.04 kW |
| Array area: | 35.12 m² |
| Number of panels: | 18 |
| Panel efficiency: | 14.4 % |
| Panel type: | Sungrid SG-280M6 |
| Panel rated output: | 280 W |
| Inverter size, type: | 6 kW, SMA SMC 6000A |
| Array orientation: | True north, at 20º tilt |
| Installation completed: | 15 March 2010 |
*This figure is based on an assumption of 1.622 MWh annually, per kWp of installed solar panels. This may prove to be a conservative estimate for Alice Springs.