Sharp is a Japanese company that was founded in 1912. They have been in the solar game for a long time, researching solar cells since 1959.
Sharp began mass production in 1963 and are now a world leader in solar panel production, producing 25% of the planet's solar cells.
Sharp produces both crystalline and "thin-film" modules. The thin-film modules are made with less than 1% of the silicon used in their crystalline lines. Though the thin-film modules only operate at about a 10% module efficiency, they respond better than crystalline panels to heat.
Sharp also has developed the OnEnergy™ system for mounting solar panels on residential roofs.
This system is "low-profile" and looks far less conspicuous than traditional mounting hardware.
They also have building integrated solar electric systems (solar shingles) and ground mount options.
The following are the specs on Sharp solar panels:
Note: If you want to know more about what these stats mean check out
solar panel info
(it will open in a new window so you can go back and forth).
Now, onto the stats...
Rated Power at STC (Standard Test Conditions) This will be the "advertised" wattage of the panel you're looking at (e.g. 180 watt or 205 watt).
