Just bought my first solar panel, is this normal? : r/SolarDIY
The surface of this panels glass looks rough (in the light reflection) so im assuming the small white dots in the middle is just the upper layer of the coating being scratched.
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A relatively smooth substrate leads to a larger particle size in the absorber layer and to an increase in induction potential and efficacy in the
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A relatively smooth substrate leads to a larger particle size in the absorber layer and to an increase in induction potential and efficacy in the forthcoming solar panel.
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