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Solar Panel Installation

A Sunny day means nice, warm weather year-round, but that also means higher energy costs to combat the heat. At Semper Solaris, we take pride in providing the best solar panel options for our customers and their specific needs.

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What Are Solar Panels And How Do They Work?

Solar panels are photoreactive panels that convert sunlight into electricity. Over the past decade, solar panels have become efficient, commonplace, and very reliable, contributing to an overall boom in renewable energy usage. But how do they work?

Your solar panels absorb sunlight. Then, that sunlight is turned into direct current (DC) electricity. The DC is sent down into your solar inverter to be converted into alternating current (AC) energy. Finally, that AC current is used to power your home. That’s generating solar energy in a nutshell – simple, clean, and efficient.

How do solar panels work?

What are solar panels made of?

Solar panels are made of two types of materials

The most common solar panels, known as Photovoltaic solar panels (PV), consist of an array of solar cells. These solar cells are made of silicone material – similar to the materials used in semiconductors for computer chips. Solar panels have two layers – a negatively charged layer and a positively charged one.

Types of Solar Panels

Traditional Solar Panels
Traditional solar panels consist of monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon solar cells.

  • Monocrystalline panels (Mono-SI) are made up of the purest type of silicon solar cell. They are darker in color and look more uniform than other traditional solar panels and are more efficient.
  • Polycrystalline solar panels are made by melting down raw silicon. This process is a much faster and cheaper process than the method used for manufacturing monocrystalline solar panels. They are a more economical option.
Thin-Film Solar Panels
Consist of thin layers of photovoltaic materials laid out on glass, plastic, or metal backings. Thin-film solar cells are much lighter and more flexible.
  • Thin-film solar cells (TFSC) can be a more affordable option than monocrystalline solar cells because the thin film is straightforward to produce. Less material is needed to make a thin-film solar panel than a traditional panel, and thin films can also be produced in higher quantities.
Types of Solar Panels

New Solar Panel Technologies

Solar panel technology is always reaching new milestones. Some of the most recent breakthroughs are biohybrid solar cells and new solar panel manufacturers.

Solar Panel Manufacturers

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE FOR DECADES

Silfab solar panels are designed and engineered specifically for the North American environment. They incorporate advanced robotics, automation and the latest innovations in solar technology into their manufacturing process to deliver efficient, reliable, high-quality panels with one of the lowest defect rates in the industry.

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Silfab solar panels

Leading the way with complete energy solutions for a sustainable future.

Our endless efforts to push the boundaries of industry standards in solar panel performance are reflected in our newest p-type, Q.ANTUM DUO Z, and innovative n-type technology, Q.ANTUM NEO.

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Solar Panel Frequently Asked Questions

We have the answers to all of your questions about solar panels. Here are a few frequently asked questions that we receive. There are even more questions on our FAQ page.

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SOLAR AWARDS

Over the Years Semper Solaris Has Won Many Awards

2022 Top Solar + Storage Residential Installer Award
2023 Top Solar
+ Storage
Residential Installer
2022 Top Solar + Storage Residential Installer Award
2022 Top Solar
+ Storage
Residential Installer
2021 Top Solar + Storage Installer Award
2021 Top Solar
+ Storage
Installer Award
2019 Residential Installer of the Year Award
2019 Residential
Installer of the
Year Award
Inc. 5000 Vet 50 2018 award
Inc. 5000
Vet 50 2018
2017 Residential Volume Dealer Of the Year award
2017 Residential
Volume Dealer
of the Year
2016 Residential National Dealer of the Year award
2016 Residential
National Dealer
of the Year
2016 Residential National Top Producer of the Year award
2016 Residential
National Top
Producer of the Year
2015 Residential National Dealer of the Year award
2015 Residential
National Dealer
of the Year
2014 Residential National Rising Star award
2014 Residential
National Rising Star

And We're Just Warming Up

Financing Options For Solar Panels

Solar panel installation is becoming cheaper to get for your home. Affordable solar financing options are available for those who wish to get the benefits of solar panels without breaking the bank.

Solar Panel Financing

Financing solar panels

Featured Offers

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The 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit