Battery Type | Residential energy storage | Industry: Lead-acid (30-50 Wh/kg) ▲ Base: Lithium (100-120 Wh/kg) ▲ Advanced: Lithium-ion (150-200 Wh/kg) (IEC 62660) | Base: 2x lighter than lead-acid; Advanced: 50% longer lifespan (2,000+ cycles) | Base: 20% higher upfront cost vs lead-acid; Advanced: 40% cost premium |
Controller Type | Solar energy optimization | Industry: PWM (50-75% efficiency) ▲ Base/Advanced: MPPT (85-99% efficiency) (IEC 61678) | MPPT captures 25% more energy in low-light conditions | MPPT controllers cost 30-50% more than PWM |
Load Power Capacity | Commercial/off-grid industrial use | Industry: 1kW (IEC 61727) ▲ Base: 3kW ▲ Advanced: 10kW+ (IEC 61730) | Base: Powers small appliances; Advanced: Supports HVAC and EV charging | Advanced systems require professional installation and grid compliance checks |
Mounting Type (BIPV) | Urban rooftop/space-constrained setups | Industry: Traditional roof mounts ▲ Base/Advanced: BIPV panels (IEC 61215) | Integrates seamlessly with architecture, reducing material waste | Installation costs 20-30% higher than conventional mounts |
Solar Panel Type | High-efficiency installations | Industry: Polycrystalline (15-17% efficiency) ▲ Base: Mono (20-22%) ▲ Advanced: Mono PERC (23-25%) (IEC 61215) | Base: 30% more power per sq ft; Advanced: 10% better in low-light conditions | Monocrystalline panels cost 15-20% more than polycrystalline |
System Type | Grid-dependent vs independent setups | Industry: Off-grid ▲ Base: Hybrid (grid-tied + battery) ▲ Advanced: AI-optimized hybrid | Hybrid reduces 40% reliance on grid; Advanced: Predicts energy demand patterns | Hybrid systems require grid access; Advanced AI adds 15% to system cost |
Solar Array Capacity | Large-scale energy projects | Industry: 5kW ▲ Base: 20kW ▲ Advanced: 100kW+ (IEC 61730) | Base: Powers medium homes; Advanced: Commercial buildings or microgrids | Advanced systems need zoning approvals and complex inverters |