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For those interested in a 120W solar panel setup, it is advisable to invest in quality equipment, including solar charge controllers and batteries if energy storage is desired. By carefully planning the system’s design and calculating energy requirements, users can ensure they are getting the most out of their solar panels.

Another crucial aspect to consider is the orientation and tilt of the solar panels. Proper positioning can significantly enhance the efficiency of the system, as panels that are aligned with the sun's trajectory will generate more electricity. Ideally, solar panels should be installed facing true south in the Northern Hemisphere and true north in the Southern Hemisphere at an angle that optimizes sunlight exposure throughout the year.

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In practice, most commercial solar panels achieve efficiencies between 15% and 22%. This discrepancy between theoretical and practical efficiency arises from various losses. One major factor is thermalization loss, which occurs when photogenerated charge carriers (electrons and holes) lose energy in the form of heat before being collected as electrical current. Additionally, there are recombination losses, where charge carriers recombine before contributing to the electric current, and reflective losses, where sunlight bounces off the surface of the cell instead of being absorbed.

1. Type of Solar Panel There are primarily three types of solar panels monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film. Monocrystalline panels are often the most efficient but also tend to be the most expensive, typically costing between $300 to $600 per square meter. Polycrystalline panels are somewhat less efficient but more affordable, costing about $200 to $400 per square meter. Thin-film panels are the least efficient and generally range from $100 to $300 per square meter.

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