{"id":6258,"date":"2018-04-02T18:07:32","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T18:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/solar-panel-size-and-weight-comparison-in-2018\/"},"modified":"2020-04-20T10:38:23","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T10:38:23","slug":"solar-panel-size-and-weight-comparison-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/solar-panel-size-and-weight-comparison-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the Size of a Solar Panel? Solar Panel Size and Weight Comparison in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you are thinking about installing a solar panel system at your home, one of the first things you must consider is how much physical space your system will take up. The size of a solar panel, among other factors, influences the amount of electricity that is generated<\/a>, and the amount of space that you have available influences the number of panels you can install.<\/p>\n

Therefore, it is important to consider these factors in your selection of solar panels.<\/p>\n

Another physical characteristic that should be taken into account during your search is the weight of each solar panel. Some solar panels take up more surface area but may weigh less depending on their specific hardware. The weight of your solar panels and the type of roof you have will impact the <\/span>mounting system that you need<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

To keep you informed, we created this list that is comprised of our <\/span>5 most popular solar panels at Solar.com<\/span><\/a> along with their size and weight. For the sizes, we can just look at the length and width because the height is usually just an inch or two and does not affect the module much.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q CELLS Solar Panels<\/span><\/h2>\n

Q CELLS solar panel modules<\/span> come in two sizes: a 60 cell and 72 cell panel. A solar cell is an individual unit that makes up a solar panel and is directly involved in the process of converting sunlight into electrical energy. So, a 72 cell panel is usually going to be physically larger and will produce more electricity than a 60 cell panel. <\/span><\/p>\n

The 60 cell solar panels are all around <\/span>65.8 inches<\/strong> in <\/span>length<\/strong> by <\/span>39.4 inches<\/strong> in <\/span>width<\/strong>. This means it takes up a total area of about 18 square feet. Additionally, all of the 60 cell modules have a weight of <\/span>41.45 pounds<\/strong>. The 72 cell panels are <\/span>78.5 inches<\/strong> in <\/span>length<\/strong> by <\/span>39.4 inches<\/strong> in <\/span>width<\/strong> and take up about 21.5 square feet. These modules also weigh <\/span>52.9 pounds<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hyundai Solar Panels<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hyundai\u2019s PERL monocrystalline solar cells<\/span><\/a> come in a variety of panel sizes. Although slightly less efficient than most competitors, Hyundai is still a popular choice for solar systems because of its lower cost. With over 10 modules to choose from, the weights range anywhere from <\/span>41.2 to 51.1 pounds<\/strong>. All of Hyundai\u2019s solar panels come in either 2 sizes:<\/span><\/p>\n

1) <\/span>17.62 square feet<\/strong><\/p>\n