Battery Type | Long-term energy storage for off-grid homes | - Industry Standard: Lead-acid (500 cycles, 80% retention after 2 years) - Our Base: Gel (700 cycles, 85% retention) ▲ - Our Advanced: Lithium-ion (2000 cycles, 95% retention) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 40% longer lifespan than lead-acid ▲▲ Advanced: 3x more cycles than gel (ideal for frequent use) | Higher upfront cost for lithium-ion (≈3x lead-acid) |
Controller Type | Maximizing energy capture in variable sunlight | - Industry Standard: PWM (90% efficiency) - Our Base: PWM (90%) - Our Advanced: MPPT (98% efficiency) ▲ | ▲ Advanced: 8-10% more energy capture in low-light conditions (e.g., cloudy climates) | MPPT controllers cost 20-30% more than PWM |
System Type | Grid-tied homes with backup needs | - Industry Standard: Off-grid (no grid connection) - Our Base: Off-grid - Our Advanced: Hybrid (grid + solar) ▲ | ▲ Advanced: Reduces grid dependency by 40-60% Provides backup during outages | Requires complex grid-interconnection compliance |
Solar Panel Type | Maximizing energy output in limited space | - Industry Standard: Polycrystalline (18% efficiency) - Our Base: Monocrystalline (22% efficiency) ▲ - Our Advanced: Monocrystalline + PERC (24% efficiency) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: 22% efficiency (ideal for rooftops) ▲▲ Advanced: 10-15% more power per panel | PERC panels may cost 15-20% more |
Mounting Type | Installation in open spaces | - Industry Standard: Roof-mounted (fixed angle) - Our Base: Ground-mounted (fixed) - Our Advanced: Adjustable ground mounts (tilt for seasonal angles) ▲ | ▲ Advanced: 15-20% more annual energy yield due to optimal sun tracking | Requires 20-30% more space than roof mounts |
Certification | Meeting safety and environmental standards | - Industry Standard: CE (basic safety compliance) - Our Base: CE + RoHS (environmental compliance) ▲ - Our Advanced: CE + RoHS + IEC 61215 (performance standard) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: RoHS ensures no toxic materials ▲▲ Advanced: IEC 61215 guarantees 25-year panel durability | No additional certifications beyond industry baseline for Base version |