Amorphous Solar Panels

Amorphous solar panels are very similar to thin-film panels and are most visible inside portable calculators. Amorphous solar panels have a triple-layer manufacturing process which is most excellent for thin-film panels. Triple-layer is an ideal type of thin-film panel that you will find on the market, as it has a great middle-ground between efficiency and flexibility. The size of each panel layer is about one micrometer, which is a millionth of a meter. This thin frame gives the panels seven percent efficiency.

Amorphous solar panels have a lot of unique features which sets them apart from other types of panels-

• Amorphous solar panels are generally more durable in comparison to crystalline solar panels. They also tolerate more heat than crystalline panels and are much more stable. 

• Since amorphous solar panels are very flexible, they are generally more portable than crystalline solar panels. Some amorphous solar panels are a hundred percent IP67 waterproof.

• Since most amorphous panels are skinny, they are also lightweight to install.

• Amorphous solar panels might be less efficient than crystalline solar panels, but they work on cloudy days and are more tolerant towards shades.

What are the essential components of amorphous solar panels

Amorphous solar panels have a very similar structure to thin-film panels, but a few essential components are- 

• Silicon panels- Most photovoltaic cells contain silicon as the base agent for converting sunlight into electricity. The silicon cells are inside a flexible semiconductor glass or plastic, transparent to allow light flow. The semiconductor glass helps make sure every cell is stable without contamination and allows better light passage. The make of your amorphous panel's semiconductor frame defines how well it will function in high temperatures. 

• Battery- amorphous solar panels do not send all energy for consumption and instead preserves some for later. Solar panel batteries are generally expensive because of their versatile mature. And you might have to change them a few times in your panels' whole lifetime to make sure the efficiency remains at peak condition. 

Amorphous solar panels might be effective for the second generation of solar panels, but they come with significant disadvantages as well-

Advantages

• Amorphous panels have a high durability rating in comparison to crystalline panels
• Amorphous panels are very lightweight and flexible, similar to thin-film panels
• Amorphous panels have high shade tolerance and can work very well in shades
• Amorphous solar panels are far more stable than crystalline in high temperatures

Disadvantages

• Amorphous solar panels are less efficient in producing power than crystalline and often come with low power ratings. 
• Amorphous solar panels are not suitable for power plants
• Amorphous panels are usually more expensive than thin-film solar panels
• Amorphous solar panels require a larger area for producing the same power ratings. 

A conventional amorphous silicon solar panel has many essential components which work together to maximize power production

• Electrode
• Anti-reflection layer
• N-type layer
• Crystalline silicon (p-type layer)
• Metal electrode
• Batteries
• Semiconductor glass