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    Solar Panels

    Renewable energy is a key way in which electricity can be generated with zero carbon emissions. Tapping on solar energy can help you lower your carbon footprint as well as reduce your electricity bills. Also known as green energy, solar energy can be used to power your offices and to generate electricity for your home. RS supplies quality solar panels at affordable prices. Through a quick and easy installation process, you can make the most of your rooftop space. We carry a range of solar panel brands, such as RS Pro, Panasonic, Sanyo and PV Logic.

    What Are Solar Panels?

    Photovoltaic (PV) is the term related to the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. A typical use of this technology is solar panels which comprise of solar cells that generate solar power. They can be installed on south-facing roofs, walls or on the ground, and can be fixed or have a solar tracker that follows the sun across the sky. The installation of solar panels is highly beneficial for both private and commercial users as the solar energy turned into electricity can be sold to the energy supplier. The feed-in tariff can reduce energy bills and cost of solar panel installation.

    The advantage of this type of energy source is that it is clean energy, so generates no pollution and no greenhouse gas emissions. It is however dependent on direct sunlight so around 10% to 25% is lost when a tracking system is not used.

    How Does a Solar Panel Work?

    The solar cells within a solar panel produce direct current electricity from sunlight. The solar panels consist of several solar cells which contain layers of photovoltaic material, usually silicon. When sunlight shines on the cells they create an electric field across the layers. The more sunlight there is, the more electricity is produced.

    Solar inverters are then used to change the electric current from DC to AC. The electricity is then sent using parts such as copper solar cables which connect modules, arrays, and subfields.

    What Are Typical Applications of solar panels?

    Most photovoltaic solar panels are used for grid-connected power generation, however, they can also be used on:

    Boats

    Roadside emergency telephones

    Electric cars

    How Much Energy Can Solar Panels Generate?

    Photovoltaic solar panels can often be seen on the rooftops of houses. Typically, residential rooftop systems generate around 5 kWh to 10 kWh of energy, whereas commercial rooftop systems can generate several hundred kilowatts. Rural villages in developing countries which do not have access to grid power are also using solar panels to create solar farms.

    Purchase Solar Panels From RS Now

    RS carries a range of solar panels in different dimensions; choose from small-, medium- or large-sized panels. You can purchase them individually or in packs of 2 and 5. Speak to our representatives now to learn more about how much our solar panels are and how you can start installing solar panels on your rooftop. Besides solar panels, we also carry other renewable energy products, like wind turbines and solar inverters. Explore our full range of power supply units (PSUs) - designed for both domestic and industrial applications.

    37 Products showing for Solar Panels

    $78.656
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    10W
    22V
    36
    -
    10W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    397 x 280 x 25mm
    25mm
    397mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    280mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    RS PRO
    10W
    22V
    36
    -
    10W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    397 x 280 x 25mm
    25mm
    397mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    280mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $192.49
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    30W
    22V
    36
    -
    30W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    660 x 380 x 25mm
    25mm
    660mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    380mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $159.552
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    20W
    22V
    36
    -
    20W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    540 x 278 x 25mm
    25mm
    638mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    278mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $138.756
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    10W
    21.6V
    36
    -
    10W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    390 x 250 x 3mm
    3mm
    390mm
    +80°C
    -40°C
    250mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $39.664
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    5W
    22V
    36
    -
    5W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    250 x 200 x 25mm
    25mm
    250mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    200mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $572.375
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    RS PRO
    80W
    21.6V
    36
    -
    80W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    885 x 665 x 3mm
    3mm
    885mm
    +80°C
    -40°C
    665mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    RS PRO
    80W
    21.6V
    36
    -
    80W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    885 x 665 x 3mm
    3mm
    885mm
    +80°C
    -40°C
    665mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $481.225
    Each (In a Pack of 2)
    RS PRO
    80W
    22V
    36
    -
    80W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    670 x 815 x 35mm
    35mm
    670mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    815mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $388.23
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    60W
    22V
    36
    -
    60W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    685 x 670 x 35mm
    35mm
    685mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    670mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    RS PRO
    1.5W
    6V
    24
    -
    1.5W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    189 x 139 x 2mm
    2mm
    189mm
    +60°C
    -40°C
    139mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    RS PRO
    5W
    21.6V
    36
    -
    5W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    250 x 240 x 3mm
    3mm
    240mm
    +80°C
    -40°C
    250mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $263.18
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    45W
    22V
    36
    -
    45W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    634 x 535 x 25mm
    25mm
    634mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    535mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    RS PRO
    20W
    21.6V
    36
    -
    20W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    505 x 345 x 3mm
    3mm
    505mm
    +80°C
    -40°C
    345mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    $185.268
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    RS PRO
    20W
    21.6V
    36
    -
    20W
    Polycrystalline
    17%
    505 x 345 x 3mm
    3mm
    505mm
    +80°C
    -40°C
    345mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    PV Logic
    5W
    22V
    -
    35Ah
    5W
    Polycrystalline
    -
    250 x 200 x 25mm
    25mm
    250mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    200mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    Solar Technology
    80W
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Solar Panel Kit
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    PV Logic
    60W
    22V
    -
    10Ah
    60W
    Polycrystalline
    -
    685 x 670 x 35mm
    35mm
    685mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    670mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    PV Logic
    45W
    22V
    -
    10Ah
    45W
    Polycrystalline
    -
    634 x 535 x 25mm
    25mm
    634mm
    +85°C
    -40°C
    535mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
    Panasonic
    -
    2.4V
    -
    -
    -
    Amorphous Solar Cell
    -
    41.6 x 26.3 x 1.3mm
    1.3mm
    41.6mm
    +60°C
    -10°C
    26.3mm
    Renewable energy solution
    Yes
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