There are three main types of residential solar electric power systems.
Different classes of solar systems.
Thin film solar cells.
Grid inter tied with battery backup.
Monocrystalline polycrystalline and thin film.
Each type has strengths that determine how suited they are to your needs.
These three broad types vary in how closely connected they are to the traditional power utility infrastructure known as the grid.
Each type has its own unique advantages and disadvantages and the solar panel type best suited for your installation will depend on factors specific to your own property and desired system characteristics.
At a high level there are three types of solar power system.
There are three major types of solar panels.