Here’s a nice and useful article I found on the important theme of solar panel grades.
Most times, buyers of solar panels keep hearing about grades of solar panels but most don’t have a clue of what these grades mean.
This article provides a detailed explanation – see here
Summary:
Grade – A normally means a panel has no visible defects and all the major possible defects are covered by manufacturer’s standard warrantyl.
Grade – B usually means the panel has some “cosmetic imperfections” or “cosmetic blemishes” of the above, but has the “same” electrical output as Grade – A.
Grade – C solar cells are those with a flaw that affects the power output, so the output power is somehow lower than A and B Grade cells, and the price is lowest.
Grade – D modules are generally considered unusable and thrown out by manufacturers.
Interesting indeed
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