Instead of traditional crystalline silicon solar panels, it will be using thin film solar, which uses elements other than silicon.

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While thin-film solar panels have lower efficiencies than conventional crystalline silicon panels like those found on residential rooftops, they could be produced at a cheaper cost, especially when silicon prices rise.

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First Solar makes the most efficient thin film panels, SunPower makes the most efficient crystalline silicon panels.

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