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How to ensure the right choice when purchasing photovoltaic modules?

The safety and quality offered by the manufacturer must be considered before analyzing the portfolio and efficiency of the panels.

Solar energy Canal Solar How to ensure the right choice when purchasing photovoltaic modules

15 kW project with Sunova modules located in São Paulo. Sunova Image/Reproduction

Choosing a solar panel is an important step when you want to dive into solar energy. Because of this, it is necessary to take some factors into consideration to ensure the right choice.

First, we must consider the safety and quality offered by the manufacturer and then analyze the portfolio and efficiency of the panels. This means how much it can transform sunlight into electricity.

The more efficient it is, the more energy your photovoltaic system will produce. This is important because in places with limited space, the efficiency of the module will certainly be a differentiator. Therefore, the panel with the highest power will not always be the best option, as this power gain is often linked to a larger size, and not its efficiency.

New technologies are considered and always welcome, such as modules with N-Type cells, which have stood out for offering greater efficiency, low degradation and a low temperature coefficient – ​​which means they can generate more energy from the same amount of sunlight.

It is also important to consider the portfolio of the company that has active ex-tariffs, so that it can ensure the reduction or exemption of import tax for that product.

Another point is the durability and materials used in the panel. You need to make sure that it is made with resistant, quality materials that can withstand climate variations in the region. It is also important to consider the warranty period offered by the manufacturer and how efficient the module is after 30 years of work.

Don't forget to consider the temperature coefficient. This shows how the panel's performance can change according to climate variation. Panels with a lower temperature coefficient ensure that your system does not suffer major impacts on module performance, and installed inverters are better in hot climates, where temperatures can rise significantly.

Last but not least, don't forget to think about after-sales service. Having a local support team is crucial to ensure trust in the contracted company, since the purchased product has an estimated useful life of another 25 years. Therefore, ensuring high-level local technical support is essential to maintain equipment performance and good relationships with customers.

By looking at all these details, you will be ready to make a wise decision and invest in a solar system that really works for your client.


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