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SVM - Mono-Crystalline Modules
Solar cells that are created from mono-crystalline or (single crystal) technology are cut from a silicon ingot that is grown from a single crystal, in other words, a crystal that has grown in only one plane or (one direction). Mono-crystalline are more expensive to manufacture and typically have a slightly higher efficiency than do conventional poly-crystalline cells.
A mono-crystalline photovoltaic module is a packaged interconnected assembly of mono-crystalline cells. Photovoltaic cells typically require protection from the environment. For cost and practicality reasons, a number of cells are connected electrically and packaged in a photovoltaic module. An installation of photovoltaic modules or panels is known as a photovoltaic array.
A module will normally consist of an array of cells mounted on a back plate, electrically connected, having an aluminum frame and a glass cover plate. A photovoltaic installation typically includes an array of photovoltaic modules or panels, an inverter and interconnection wiring.