Solar panel efficiency explained: What it means, what’s good, and how it affects your install

Solar panel efficiency measures the percentage of sunlight a panel converts into electricity. Most residential panels in 2026 operate between 20–23% efficiency under standard test conditions (STC). The higher the efficiency, the more power per square foot — which matters most when roof space is limited. When you think of solar panel efficiency, you’re most…

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About Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh Pothan, is an accomplished speaker and visionary in the Solar Energy space in India. Ritesh is from an Engineering Background with a Master’s Degree in Technology and had spent more than a decade as the Infrastructure Head for a public limited company with the last 9 years dedicated to Solar and Renewable Energy. He also runs the 2 largest India focused renewable energy groups on LinkedIn - Solar - India and Renewables - India
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