Solar Panel Prices

Everything You Need to Learn About Solar Panels

Due to increased electricity city bills in Pakistan, people are moving towards solar energy. A primary reason for the shift toward solar panels is Pakistan’s reduction of solar prices. Solar prices will reduce constantly for January 2024. The leading cause of rising prices is the Tax government of Pakistan, which decided to remove all the taxes on solar imports. By eliminating these taxes, people see more than a 60% reduction in solar panel prices from the previous year. The removal of sales tax, which is 17%, is also a significant factor in price reduction. With these tax reliefs, solar panels have become affordable in Pakistan.

We are here to provide an updated solar panel price in Pakistan for different brands, which will help you to make better decisions before buying. For now, prices range from Rs 35 per watt to Rs 50 per watt, depending on the quality of the solar panel. This article will provide a complete guide and detailed updates on prices.

I’m also sharing my experience with solar panels and why I installed a solar panel at my home. Before getting into all the details of my setup, it’s essential to hit on one crucial Point: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to getting solar. It would help to lay out your goals before entering the solar panel.

Why I Installed Solar Panels at My Home 

How Solar Panels Produce Electricity

Solar cells have many layers, but we will clear the basic concepts to understand them easily. Silicon is extracted from the sand to make solar cells, which is the main element of solar cells. Silicon is 2nd most common material on earth because it is cheap, and its supply never ends.

The atoms of this pure silicon are firmly attached, so its electrons cannot move quickly to achieve electron mobility in silicon wafers. Two more materials are being used: Boron and Phosphorus. The last shell of a Silicon atom has 4 electrons; Boron has three, and Phosphorus has 5. This means that Phosphorus has more than 1 electron than silicon, and Boron has less than 1 electron.

To make a solar cell, Boron or Phosphorus is added to silicon. A negative type or N-type layer is formed by adding Phosphorus, and a positive or P-type layer is formed from Boron. To generate electricity from a solar cell, a thick base layer has to be negative or positive, and there will be an emitter layer on top of it, which will be of the opposite charge from the base layer. Now, when the sun sets on this solar cell, the electrons will move from one layer to another layer with the photon energy of the sun, and we will get electricity from the movement of these electrons.

Types of Solar Panels 

Solar energy is a reliable and long-lasting energy source and is very cost-effective. Many types of solar panels are available on the market and perfectly match the environment. The solar panel is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on energy bills.

Here are the different types of Solar Panels

Monocrystalline Solar Panels

Monocrystalline solar panels are the best type of solar panels. It is made up of monocrystalline silicon. The ability to capture sunlight is very high compared to polycrystalline solar panels, and thin film solar panels also have high power output and occupy less space, which is why they have the highest efficiency rate and high lifetime value.

Polycrystalline Solar Panels

Polycrystalline solar panels are made by melting raw silicon, have lower efficiency and shorter life spans, and are affected by high temperatures. The difference between monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels is insignificant; it strongly depends on the situation because power outputs are the same.

Thin-Film Solar Panels

Thin-film solar panels are lightweight and flexible, making them suitable for unconventional installations. While they are less efficient than other technologies, their affordability and adaptability offer unique advantages. In Pakistan, thin-film panels are less commonly used compared to monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels, primarily due to their lower efficiency and limited availability.

 N-Type vs P-Type Solar Panels

The primary difference between the P-type and N-type panels is.

Why N-type is better than P-type

In Pakistan, summer is more extended than winter, so the N-type panels have low-temperature coefficients. In simple words, they will perform better in summer than P-type panels.

The second main reason for this is Light-induced degradation (LID). In n-type, light-induced degradation is zero. The advantage of this is that you get more life from the Solar panel. Because of this, you will get 30 30-year performance warranty on N-type panels compared to P-type panels.

Light-induced Degradation (LID) In Solar panels

The mixture of boron and oxygen has a lot of degradation. It is called light-induced degradation in solar panels. In P-type panels, the solar panel produces energy as soon as it produces energy. The light-induced degradation occurs when exposed to the environment for the first few hours or days. If you look at the solar panel’s efficiency graph, you will see that it drops significantly in the first year, with about 1-2% efficiency losses.

A Complete Installation Guide about Solar Panels

When you choose to install solar panels, your investment will pay off over time because it can save you money, but they are also expensive to install, so it must be necessary to take care while installing. Here is the step-by-step guide on adequately caring for solar panels and installing them in your homes, but before that, you must know about the things before installing a Solar Panel System.

Installation Process

Solar Panels are a great renewable energy source, reduce your carbon footprint, and save you money. But before that, you need to install the panels; here is a step-by-step guide to installing solar panels.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Solar Panels

Many factors affect the cost of Solar Panels. Solar Panels have gained so much popularity as a sustainable and cost-effective source of energy. In Pakistan, the demand for Solar panels increases day by day, so it is very important to understand the factors that affect the cost of Solar Panels.

Here, we will discuss different factors that affect the cost of Solar Panels:

Famous Solar Panel Brands In Pakistan

In Pakistan, several brands sell solar panels, but in this article, I will discuss some famous brands.

Longi Solar Panels

Longi Solar Manufacturers are one of the biggest solar manufacturers in the world right now. The long panels have a higher percentage of converting sunlight into electricity, and we will also see a higher temperature coefficient. The other main reason for making Longi more popular in Pakistan is its build quality and the material they use, according to the brutal weather in Pakistan.

Longi panels are available in two varieties: Single-glass solar panels and Double-glass solar panels. Furthermore, both A-grade and B-grade solar panels are available in the market.

What is Longi Solar Hi MO 6?

There is a lot of discussion in the market about long himo 6 and 7 solar panels. I will simply explain these panels and why you should buy them. Actually, the himo (high-efficiency mono crystalline)work on mono crystalline himo five was launched in 2019 and is based on perk technology.

Then, after 2021, Longi decided to build panels for two separate markets. Himo 7 is for power plants, and Himo 6 is for distribution generation, such as in homes, factories, etc. 

The point is that Himo 6 and Hime 7 are not two different technologies but two models designed for other markets. 

Jinko Solar Panels

Jinko Solar Panel is one of the world’s most renowned solar panel manufacturers. Jinko now serves more than 180 countries. Jinko Solar owns 14 globalized manufacturing plants. Jinko Solar is fully committed to providing its customers with high-quality solar panels. Jinko claims that they will provide  210GW+  in Q3 2023, which is a great step toward green energy.

Jinko is the direct competitor of Longi solar panels in Pakistan. Jinko panel prices start from 38 to 45. The market experiences fluctuations in prices from time to time.

Canadian Solar Panels

Canadian Solar panels are becoming more popular in Pakistan than Longi Himo 6. Canadian solar panels use almost all advanced technologies, such as N-type and bifacial. Bifacial solar panels generate 5 to 10% more energy because they can generate power from both sides of the panel. That is why Canadian solar panels are becoming more popular in the Pakistani market. 

Canadian solar panel prices start from 38 to 45. The market experiences minor fluctuations in prices from time to time.

JA Solar Panels

JA Solar is also getting popular in the Pakistani market due to its PERC ( Passivated Emitter Rear Contact) Technology. This feature improves the overall working of solar panels. Ja solar panels are available in more than 130 countries. The prices of this solar panel vary from 45 to 55 in the market nowadays. 

Trina Solar Panels Price In Pakistan

Trina Solar is also the biggest name in solar manufacturing, and these panels are also available in Pakistan. Trina is not a new name. They have been in the solar industry since 1997, and their main aim is to reduce waste and population by providing you with a better solution for green energy. Trina uses the latest technology in their panels. They are n-type as well as bifocal. Trina solar panel prices start from 38 to 40 per watt.

Inverex solar panel 

Inverex is not new to Pakistan. Its advanced and reliable inverter technologies have won people’s hearts in the Pakistani market. Now, Inverex has also introduced solar panels of different sizes and uses the latest technologies in its panels. The prices  of the Inverrex solar panel range from 30 to 40 

Other Benefits of Solar Panels

A  Brief  History Of Solar Panels

In 1839, the French scientist Edmond Becquerel unveiled the phenomenon known as the Photovoltaic effect. His discovery would allow the conversion of sunlight to solar electric energy. Becquerel observed that when an electron reaches an excited state within a conduction band and moves freely, it generates an electric current. His discovery was not acknowledged at that time, and his discovery then led to the invention in 1833 by Charles Fritts, who made another significant contribution by inventing the First Solar Panel, which was formed by a thin layer of selenium coated with an even thin layer of gold. From this humble beginning, a device known as today’s Solar Panel would arise.

Conclusion

For the last three months, there has been a massive decline in solar panel prices in Pakistan because the government’s removal of taxes on solar imports has spurred significant interest in solar installation. The reduction is more than 60% and more than 4 to 5 % expected in the next three months. Other than that the prices of electricity are increasing day by day. I will also try to guide you on some technical terms of solar technologies like N-type, P-type, and LID (light-induced degradation). Also, discuss some of the popular brands in Pakistan.