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What are the different types of solar panels?
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The different types of solar panels include monocrystalline, polycrystalline, thin-film, and hybrid solar cells. Monocrystalline solar cells use a single crystal of silicon that is grown in a lab from molten silicon. Polycrystalline solar cells use multiple crystals of silicon that are cut into small pieces and then melted together. Thin-film solar cells use layers of materials to create electricity, such as cadmium telluride (CdTe) or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS). Hybrid solar cells combine two types of solar cells, such as monocrystalline and polycrystalline.