Panel Manufacturers - Who Produces What.

Manufacturers Name	Panel Range Details
Canadian Solar (Canada)	Canadian Solar produce several ranges of panels using thin mono or poly crystalline cells, and having outputs upto 240watts

Suntech (China)	Ranges of monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels (ranges vary in different parts of the world) A range of semi-transparent panels to be used in place of glazing. A range of solar panels to be used in place of roofing tiles.

Yingli (China)	A range of polycrystalline silicon panels with outputs of upto 230 watts and efficiencies of upto 14.3%

Astronergy (China)	A range of monocrystalline panels with outputs of 75 - 235 using cells with an efficiency of upto 17%. A range of polycrystalline panels rated at 200 - 230 watts, using cells with an efficiency of 14 - 16% A range of thin film silicon panels with outputs of upto 125 watts and an efficiency of 9%

Photowatt (France)	A range of mono and polycrystalline panels

Solarstocc (Germany)	A range of panels with outputs upto 195 watts, plus their own mounting system for easy mounting on roof.

Aleo (Germany)	A range of monocrystalline panels rated at 155 - 190 watts, with an efficiency of upto 13.8%. A range of polycrystalline panels rated at 165 - 130 watts, with an efficiency of upto 14.0%.

Alfasolar (Germany)	A range of polycrystalline panels with outputs from 12 to 130 watts. A range of polycrystalline panels having pyramid structured glass, trapping more light from oblique angles, with outputs of 195 - 215 watts and an efficiency of 16.2%

Schott Solar (Germany)	A range of monocrystalline, polycrystalline panels including panels design to replace a roof as opposed to being mounted ontop of a roof. The company also produces thin film silicon panels, including semi-transparant used as tinted windows.

Solar Fabrik (Germany)	A range of polycrystalline sillicon panels with outputs of 130 - 220 watts, including a range that can form part of a waterproof roofing ie, they can replace part of the roof as opposed to being mounted on it.

Solarwatt (Germany)	A range of monocrystalline panels including a range of semi-transparent modules suitable for building facades

Helios Technology (Italy)	A range of polycrystalline silicon panels with outputs upto 230 watts with efficiencies upto 15.8%

Sharp (Japan)	Monocrystalline silicon panels of upto 175 watts with an efficiency of upto 14.1%. Polycrystalline silicon panels of upto 162 watts with an efficiency of upto 12.4%. Thin film silicon panels of upto 90 wats with an efficiency of upto 8.5%, giving good outputs in high temperatures and lower light levels.

Kyocera (Japan)	A range of polycrystalline panels with outputs upto 210 watts with an efficiency of 16%

Kaneka (Japan)	A range of thin film silicon panels with outputs of 60 - 120 watts. A range of semi transparent panels that can be used in place of tinted glass. New range of hibrid thin film polycrystalline silicon and amorphous silicon panels.

Mitsubishi Electric (Japan)	A range of polycrystalline panels with outputs of 160 - 190 watts and module efficiency upto 13.7%

Sanyo (Japan)	A range of solar panels using cells combining monocrystalline silicon together with layers of amorphous silicon. These cells/modules are claimed to suffer less from the effect of higher temperatures on output.

Atersa (Spain)	A range of mono and polycrystaline silicon modules with outputs of upto 270 watts

Isofoton (Spain)	A range of monocrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 160 - 175 watts at 36 volts nominal, and efficiencies of 12.7 - 13.8%. A range of monocrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 210 - 230 watts at 48 volts nominal, and efficiencies of 12.5 - 13.7%. A range of monocrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 180 - 200 watts at 26 volts nominal and efficiencies of 12.1 - 13.4%. A range of monocrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 205 - 220 watts at 29 volts nominal and efficiencies of 12.4 - 13.3%.

BP Solar (UK)	A range of polycrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 40 - 200 watts. A range of monocrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 165 -175 watts.

1 Soltech (USA)	Monocrystalline panels with an output of 245 watts and an efficiency of 15.2%

Signet Solar (USA)	A range of thin film silicon on glass panels with outputs of 80, 17, and 340 watts.

Evergreen Solar (USA)	A range of polycrystalline silicon panels with outputs of 180 - 210 watts, using cells manufactured by the company's own low cost silicon wafer method.

Sunpower (USA)	A range of monocrystalline panels with power outputs upto 315 watts and efficiencies of upto 19.3%. Sumpower also claim low temperature coefficients for their panel, ie, output will not be as affected by high temperatures.

First Solar (USA)	A range of thin film CdTe frameless modules using toughened glass which are cost effective, recyclable and with an average efficiency of 10.9%.

Solyndra (USA)	Modules consisting of glass cylinders housing silicon thinfilm cells, designed to be mounted horizontally. These modules are aimed at the commercial market, for installation on flat factory roofs, giving easier mounting, more roof coverage, and better ventilation improves cell efficiency in hot weather.

Global Solar Energy (USA)	A range of mobile flexible thin film panels for the outdoor enthusiast, mobile professional, and for expeditions. The panels, which can be rolled up, have outputs from 6.5 to 62 watts, and weights of 0.2 to 1.4 Kg. The company also produce thin film flexible solar cells having an average efficiency of over 11%, which can be used in Building Integrated Photovoltaics.

Nanosolar (USA)	A range of panels using the company's own thin film solar cells.

Solarmer (USA)	Currently developing a range of portable panels and Smart Fabrics, that are expected to become available in the second half of 2010. Also developing a range of Building Integrated photovotaics that are expected to become available in the first half of 2011.

Ascent Solar Technologies (USA)	A range of thin film flexible panels for Buiding Integrated use. A range of small flexible modules for mobile use. A range of flexible modules designed for extreme conditions including defense applications.

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