Both panel types work. The difference shows up specifically in hot climates like Ghana's, where the gap between them widens.
Cut from a single silicon crystal. 20-22% efficiency, 25-30 year lifespan, better heat tolerance.
Made from multiple silicon fragments. 15-17% efficiency, 20-25 year lifespan, loses relative performance faster as temperatures climb — a real factor in Ghana's climate specifically.
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