Thin-film panel

A thin-film panel in the context of photovoltaics is a type of solar panel that is made using thin layers of photovoltaic materials: amorphous silicon, CdTe (Cadmium Telluride), CIGS (Gallium Selenide). These materials are usually conductive and capable of generating electricity from solar radiation. Thin-film panels are an alternative technology to traditional monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels, which use thicker layers of silicon.

The reduced layer of photovoltaic material also reduces the energy consumption in the production of this type of panel. This fact may influence the resulting price of the panels.