• Triton Pandora Box is now available on Triton Solar’s website for pre-order bookings at an attractive discount of 1500 USD.
• In accordance with ESA rules for residential applications, the Triton Pandora Box can operate efficiently at a maximum input voltage of 600 V from solar PV & wind turbines.
• Industry-leading features now come standard with the Triton Pandora Box, including inbuilt wireless monitoring (GSM/Wi-Fi) via Triton CMS online and mobile platform.

Triton Solar, worldwide leader of solar cells, solar batteries and energy management solutions as launched the path-breaking alternate energy management solution -the transformer-less Triton Pandora Box in a worldwide launch.

Triton Pandora Box is the ideal compact single-phase inverter for residential and small-scale commercial applications with a power category of 5 kW. In accordance with ESA rules for residential applications, the Triton Pandora Box can operate efficiently at a maximum input voltage of 600 V from solar PV & wind turbines. Industry-leading features now come standard with the Triton Pandora Box, including inbuilt wireless monitoring (GSM/Wi-Fi) via Triton CMS online and mobile platform.

With this worldwide launch, Triton Solar is also proud to make this product available for pre-order bookings for worldwide customers including customers from India.

Triton Pandora Box is a single device comes with the following:

1. Smart Inverter
2. Inbuilt Energy Management System
3. Integrated IoT

Talking about this major development, Himanshu B Patel, Founder and MD of Triton Solar stated, “This new introduction is great innovation and getting considered as a path breaking product for alternate energy management. This is not only cost effective and extremely user friendly. The IoT integration in this product makes it even more useful as with this feature users can be able to learn to optimize their energy consumption. Other features such as Intelligent energy management, interactive interfaces makes the new Triton Pandora Box an Interactive Hybrid Inverter for its users. In addition the inbuild Smart Metering Enablement also makes it exclusive in the market.”

This product is available on Triton Solar’s website for pre-order bookings at an attractive discount of 1500 USD.

Apart from being capable for Predictive Maintenance, Triton Pandora Box will solve the grievances (inappropriate savings, high processing time, delayed payments, installation nightmares, etc.) of all the involved stakeholders (house/industry owner, solar PV / wind turbine installation company (EPC), grid distribution company (DISCOM)) and make rooftop solar PV & wind turbine win-win situation for all.” Triton Pandora Box is a single device that takes care of not only energy generation but also energy consumption and transmission at micro level via single hardware.

Additional Attractive Features of Triton Pandora Box

1. Inbuild communication package included as standard with GSM (2G, 3G &4G), WIFI & LAN
2. Modular PCB design for easy on-site maintenance
3. Wide input voltage range
4. Enclosure for unrestricted use under any environmental conditions (Outdoor certified)
5. Advanced closed-loop grid integration (optimum functioning even in high grid fluctuation scenario)
6. Low High Voltage Ride Through – LHVRT
7. Low High-Frequency Drive Through – LHFRT

About Triton Solar

Triton Solar, LLC is the producer of high quality and highly efficient printable solar cells, printed lighting, and printed batteries. Triton Solar has become a worldwide organization with its headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Triton is currently the only supplier in the world to offer flexible and printed solar panels, lighting, and batteries. This game-changing technology allows for all of our products to be printed onto a flexible medium, creating countless applications for our products.

Source: indianweb2

Consumer durable manufacturer Godrej Appliances is working on a technology that might reduce energy consumption of room air conditioners by about 80 per cent.

Consumer durable manufacturer Godrej Appliances is working on a technology that might reduce energy consumption of room air conditioners by about 80 per cent. The new design comprises highly optimised vapour compression cooling system integrated with advanced evaporative cooling technology and solar photovoltaic.

“We expect to develop the prototype of the domestic cooling system by April 2020 and will put it for trial run in Delhi and NCR region by October next year. If all goes well, the model will be launched in the market in next two to three years,” said Kamal Nandi, business head and executive vice president, Godrej Appliances.

As a part of a competition conducted by the global coalition of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Rocky Mountain Institute, the company is working on a concept that will help slash energy consumption and make the product affordable as well.

“Such a solution would provide affordable cooling access, which has become a critical necessity in hot climate regions around the world. However, the challenge is to create a product where price will be capped at 1.5X and also keep it compact,” added Nandi.

The company also plans to apply for patent protection for the technology. Further, the firm is also working on a prototype that will help slash energy usage by one-fifth in case of room air conditioners, this is also a part of the above mentioned competition.

Moreover, a team is working on the concept at Godrej’s Pune research and development centre. The company is among eight other finalists which are working on this technology. Further, this is the only Indian company to be short-listed for the competition.

“The demand for room air conditioner is expected to touch one billion by 2050 from current 6.5 million. In the first two quarters of the current fiscal, the demand for air conditioners grew by 30 per cent and further supposed to go up,” Nandi further said.

Air conditioners and cooling systems are power guzzlers. An increase in demand for air conditioners, in turn, will put an upward pressure on the energy generation, leading to higher emissions. About 50 per cent of the energy generated is being used for air conditioners consumption.

The emission report by the United Nations Environment Programme states that the global greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2018 stood at 55.3 giga tonnes of Carbon dioxide equivalent emission.And if the emissions continue at this rate, the average temperature in India will shoot up from about 24°C to about 28°C by 2100.

This further stresses the urgency for an improved cooling efficiency technology for all, without warming the planet.

Godrej developing a prototype
The company is also working on a prototype that will help slash energy usage by one-fifth in case of room air conditioners, this is also a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology competition

Team working on concept at Pune R&D centre
Godrej Appliances is among eight other finalists, which are working on this technology. Further, this is the only Indian firm to be short-listed for the Ministry of Science and Technology and Rocky Mountain Institute competition

Source: newindianexpress

US-based wearable major Garmin has launched its Fenix 6 series — a rugged smartwatch line up designed for explorers at a starting price of Rs 79,990.

According to the company, the new Fenix 6 series focuses on enhancing users’ outdoor experience with special emphasis on mountain biking, golfing, trail running, hiking, hunting, diving or using satellite communication.

The Fenix 6X Pro Solar from the line up is designed with “Power Glass” which is a transparent solar charging lens that uses the sun’s energy to extend battery life.

“We are thrilled to announce the new solar edition in the Fenix series which will be a game changer in the smartwatch industry. The increased battery life, stylish built of the watch and the enhanced features will certainly appeal to fitness enthusiasts and athletes, fulfilling their need for error-free statistics,” Ali Rizvi, National Sales Manager-Garmin India, said in a statement.

The unique solar charging technology is to ensure more on-wrist time for users, thus, increasing battery performance to an additional three days when utilising the solar charging capabilities.

The battery performance on the Fenix 6X Pro Solar in smartwatch mode is 21 days.

Other devices in the line up include Fenix 6S, Fenix 6, Fenix 6X, and Fenix 6X Pro Solar.IA

LG NeON® R ACe Offers Simplified Design and Installation Process

SALT LAKE CITY : LG Electronics is debuting its high-performance, fully integrated AC solar panel with a micro-inverter, expanding the company’s portfolio of advanced solar panels showcased at the 2019 Solar Power International Conference, held in conjunction with North America’s Smart Energy Week.

Available to U.S. homeowners later this year, the new LG NeON® R ACe solar panel creates a home energy system with a faster, simpler installation process, smart monitoring and remote servicing, and flexibility in creating module arrays. A single 25-year limited warranty covers both the panel and the inverter. As with all LG solar panels, the LG NeON R ACe provides top-level output and a refined visual appeal.

On display in LG’s SPI booth (#1837), the NeON R ACe is LG’s latest solar power module for residential applications that produces a direct current power output up to 375W along with its newly integrated 320W micro-inverter. Recessed into the frame of the solar module, the integrated micro-inverter, designed by LG Electronics, allows for the NeON R ACe to be an ideal solution for both installers and homeowners, saving time, space and money, compared with conventional DC solar modules that require a separate inverter.

This integrated design eliminates the need for a separate inverter, thereby reducing clutter from outside walls and rooms within the home. Requiring only two types of accessories, it provides straightforward logistics and reduces the time needed for preparation and installation.

For added convenience, the LG NeON R ACe provides a user-friendly app-based monitoring service system called EnerVu. Through this app, installers and homeowners can monitor the system’s energy flow from any location and, if a technical issue arises, alert LG customer service to help address it remotely. By adopting advanced communication technology, the LG NeON ACe is easy to commission and monitor compared to traditional micro-inverter and power optimizer solutions. Long cables and a reliable connector provide flexibility to design arrays in non-traditional ways to maximize utilization of roof-top space.

LG’s 25-year limited warranty for products, parts and performance applies to the NeON® R ACe and covers both the panel and the inverter, giving homeowners and installers a greater degree of investment security from a brand they can trust.

The new LG NeON R ACe provides a premium, clean and sleek aesthetic for residential and light commercial applications. These new solar modules can easily be configured to fit a variety of areas where space and budget allow. The innovative elimination of electrodes from the front of the module and relocation to the back creates a seamless array of panels.

“The new LG NeON R ACe solar panel is a prime example of how LG continues to innovate and push boundaries to provide simpler energy solutions for our customers,” said Garry Wicka, vice president of marketing for LG Business Solutions. “With its integrated inverter, this advanced panel raises the bar considerably for residential solar, delivering time and space savings, along with the service, reliability and performance that is the hallmark of the LG brand.”

About LG Solar

LG Solar is a leading provider of high-efficiency solar modules to the U.S. commercial and residential markets. The U.S. LG Solar business is part of the LG Business Solutions USA division based in Lincolnshire, Ill. LG’s U.S. solar module production operations are based in Huntsville, Ala. LG Electronics USA Inc., headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $54 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing.

SOURCE LG Electronics USA

NEW DELHI: Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, unveiled a comprehensive product portfolio, in particular an impressive 1500 Vdc outdoor central inverter SG5000UD and the world’s most powerful 1500 Vdc string inverter SG250HX-IN, at Renewable Energy India (REI), demonstrating the Company’s continued efforts on addressing local demand and aiding India’s green mission by promoting competitive solutions.

The SG5000UD turnkey station for 1500 Vdc systems features an optimal protection level of IP65, maximum efficiency of 99% and can work without derating at 50 degree Celsius, making it ideal for India by reducing O&M cost and enabling sustained power yields despite the typical scorching heat and sand corrosion found in the Indian desert. Developed for large-scale utility plants, the 5 MW product also characterizes a high DC/AC ratio of up to 1.7 and flexible 5 MW or 10 MW block design, ensuring an optimized LCOE.

Another flagship product on display was SG250HX-IN. Known to be the world’s most powerful 1500 Vdc string inverter, the high-profile product characterizes 12 MPPTs and a maximum efficiency of 99%; it also enables designs with 6.3 MW blocks, making it a perfect solution for hilly utility-scale applications.

Products focusing on commercial and industrial rooftops showcased range from 10 kW to 110 kW. They come with multiple MPPTs and compact design and can maximize yields under complicated conditions. Sungrow introduced its residential rooftop solutions at REI for the very first time due to the great potential in the residential segment in India. Residential solutions utilizing string inverters from 3 kW to 8 kW of volume are designed with easy installation and smart monitoring, and timely service support and excellent performance for investment are guaranteed.

“We are particularly excited by the progress we made in expanding our product portfolio and strengthening our partnerships,” said Mr. Hu Yukun, Country Manager of Sungrow India. “And we are delighted that our solutions were highly appreciated by clean energy professionals at the show and beyond,” he added.

Since its entry to the India solar market in 2015, Sungrow has established itself as the comprehensive technical, service and sales platform with four offices across the country. The Company opened a Bangalore-based manufacturing facility in 2018 and reached 4 GW milestone in India this July, making it poised to bring more exciting solution ranges to accelerate the step to a brighter and sunnier future in the world’s second most populous nation.

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd (“Sungrow”) is a global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables with over 87 GW installed worldwide as of June 2019. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters, with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions. With a strong 22-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power installations in over 60 countries, maintaining a worldwide market share of over 15%. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.

Source: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd

MELBOURNE : On August 12th, 2019, LONGi’s breakthrough shingled module technology, is launched and now being produced in volume manufacturing.

LONGi’s new Hi-MO X debuted in Melbourne, Australia on August 12, 2019, gaining the attention of Australia’s solar industry for its advanced features, high density power and sleek appearance.

Hi-MO X is a high-efficiency module using mono PERC technology and a shingled layout to achieve a leading front-side module conversion efficiency of 20%. Suitable for all roof-top installations it is available in 400W (72-cell) and 350W (60-cell) peak power variants.

An innovative design eliminates power losses caused by solder strip shading and a novel cell series-parallel circuit design significantly increases power generation performance in shaded conditions.

Additional benefits come from a low working current brought about by a cell string circuit design that reduces hot spots and effectively reduces hot spot temperatures.

Hi-MO X brings new technology to roof-top solar that generates more power, which is safer and more reliable in a sleek appearance.

At the launch, CEC Product Specialist Mr. Sandy Pulsford presented the new solar module enhanced listings from the Clean Energy Council of Australia. Hi-MO X is one of the first modules to pre-qualify for the CEC’s new standards designed to encourage quality product choices made by distributors and installers in the Australian solar market.

LONGi’s focus on quality and reliability led them to select only the best materials for the Hi MO X, including the highly reliable Tedlar backsheet material bu DuPont. This high quality material specification automatically pre-qualifies Hi-MO X in CEC’s stringent MAST certification.

Associate Professor Alison Lennon from the University of New South Wales presented information about the collaboration between LONGi and UNSW, developing best in class solar technology. This technology is being developed to continuously improve module quality and energy yield.

At present, LONGi has 50 shingle patents granted and more than 72 pending. Hi-MO X is not only an exploration into the photovoltaic technology of the future, but also a breakthrough innovation of existing technology. The full square monocrystalline cells are shingled seamlessly, with clearly defined and smooth lines that give a sleek and elegant appearance.

At the launch LONGi welcomed three leading Australian distributors, BayWa Australia, SolarJuice and SolarGain, who were appointed as official distributors for Hi-MO X in Australia and have immediate access to the new product.

Source : LONGi Solar

U.S. scientists are currently developing a brand new type of PV cell, dubbed thermophotovoltaics cell (STPV), which can power drones for several days of flight. This is a far cry from the existing battery-powered drone models which have a cruising ability of less than 30 minutes.

The PV cell differs from the existing models significantly, in terms of structure, operating method, and cost.

STPV contains an absorber and an emitter, on top of a PV cell. Consisting of nano-carbon tubes, the absorber absorbs sunlight which boosts temperature gradually to the ultra-high level of 1,000 °C before transmitting the heat to the emitter, which is made of silicon or rare earth. The emitter can emit magnetic waves at a specific wavelength for full absorption by the PV cell below.

STPV being heated by a light-emitting graphite rod

According to the STPV research team of the University of California, Berkeley, the outlook for STPVs is optimistic. Eli Yablonovitch, a professor at the university’s Department of Electrical Engineering, pointed out that with a sophisticated structure and high efficiency, STPVs boast a wide range of applications. This includes the small 100 W model which is used for powering drones and the ultra-large 100 MW model which is capable of supplying the power needs of 36,000 households.

In order to enhance the conversion rates of the PV cell, the research team is currently experimenting with the installation of a reflective mirror on the reverse side of the cell, which can produce high-energy photons and enhance power output to significantly boost STPV efficiency.

The team has also successfully produced a simple golden mirror which is capable of increasing the thermophotovoltaic efficiency to 29%; with the coating of a dielectric layer, the thermophotovoltaic efficiency of the cell can be raised even further, to 36%. It can even hit 50% with the improvement of the PV cell itself, which is a far cry from the existing level of 23%, according to the team.

(Collaborative media: TechNews, first photo courtesy of the University of California, Berkeley)

– The new iteration of the award-winning Q.PEAK DUO module range is manufactured with larger cells with a power output increase of about 6% to be launched in September 2019.

– The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ will be available in the U.S. with a 25-year product warranty and is assembled in America at Q CELLS’ Dalton, Georgia facility.

– Launching the Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ will help strengthen Q CELLS’ residential leadership position, confirmed by Wood Mackenzie, which ranks Q CELLS as the leading residential module provider.

Irvine, United States: Q CELLS (or “the Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, has announced that it will launch its new solar module, the Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+, into the U.S. market in September 2019. The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ module, which boasts all-black facade for superior aesthetics and an extensive 25-year product warranty, is the new iteration of the popular and award-winning Q.PEAK DUO solar modules series.

A broader portfolio for a broadening market

This latest version of Q CELLS’ half-cell monocrystalline solar module range is manufactured with larger cells which boast dimensions of 161.70 mm (as opposed to the 156.75 mm cell dimensions found in the G5 range). These larger cells help each module deliver up to 6% more power, meaning that the 120 cell Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ version can deliver up to 345 Wp. The product is also assembled at Q CELLS’ Dalton facility located in Georgia, U.S., the largest solar module manufacturing facility in the western hemisphere.

The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ solar module is an ideal solution for the U.S. residential solar market. The product also boasts optimized shading behavior, which is a vital feature for many rooftop installations. The upper and lower sections of the module can operate independently, reducing the impact of shading and thereby increasing energy yields. With the contribution of this function, the Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ can generate much more power, especially on residential as well as commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops.

The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ also offers long-term reliability with a 25-year product warranty and one of the lowest degradation rates in the industry, which guarantees 85% initial performance in the 25th year. Furthermore, the module is manufactured using Q CELLS’ patent-protected passivation technology, which is a key ingredient in the Company’s Q.ANTUM Technology. Additional cutting-edge technological and security features of Q.ANTUM Technology include excellent Anti LeTID (light and elevated temperature induced degradation), Anti LID (light induced degradation), and Anti PID (potential induced degradation) performance, as well as Hot-Spot Protect and traceable quality with Tra.Q laser identification to protect against counterfeiting.

Hee Cheul (Charles) Kim, CEO of Q CELLS, remarked: “The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ represents yet another step towards more accessible and reliable solar power for all, due to its higher output and 25-year product warranty. We are equally excited about the opportunity to produce this higher performing module at our new Dalton facility in Georgia, and look forward to better serving the American market with U.S.-assembled products.”

Q CELLS continues to earn market leadership to date

Q CELLS was recently recognized by leading energy research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables (“Wood Mackenzie”) as the number one residential module provider in the industry for Q1 2019, according to data from its Q2 2019 U.S. PV Leaderboard report, following its residential market leadership in 2018.

Wood Mackenzie’s U.S. PV Leaderboard is a quarterly report that publishes the market share of various players within the solar industry, including installers, financiers, inverter manufacturers, and module manufacturers. Q CELLS tops the list for 2019 YTD with 27% market share in the residential module sector, for 2018 with 14.5% residential market share.

Hee Cheul (Charles) Kim added: “Securing top residential market share in the U.S. is a testament to our growing brand recognition built by dedicated customers and partners. With our premium modules assembled in the U.S., Q CELLS will continue its quest to deliver top-quality products and services to the American market.”

About Q CELLS
Q CELLS is one of the world’s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Q CELLS offers the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from cells and modules to kits to systems to large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Q CELLS provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets. For more information, visit: http://www.q-cells.com.

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Source: q-cells

·         Launched in December last year, ATUM proves to be a successful, profitable and sustainable product

·         An integrated solar roofing system, ATUM regulates temperature with higher efficiency and is fire resistant plus Shock Proof

Hyderabad: Visaka Industries Limited, a publicly listed and one of India’s leading manufacturer with a range of sustainable and innovative products, today displayed the benefits of one its product ATUM, an integrated solar rooftop. A total of 18 pushcarts were installed with ATUM on its roof and were converted into a Smart Cart. Each Smart Cart with a capacity to generate 1-1.5 units and 1280W of energy generated were donated to vegetable vendors.

Visaka launched first of its kind in India, ATUM – in December 2018 that serves all the functions of a traditional roof, whilst generating energy. It is an integrated solar roofing system is ideal for homes, complexes, malls, offices, factories, and warehouses.

All the 18 carts worth a total of INR 7,20,000/- were donated to vegetable vendors today in Hyderabad. On this occasion, Vamsi Gaddam, Joint Managing Director of Visaka Industries said, “The creation and distribution of ATUM Smart Cart is a testimony of our commitment to creating a sustainable living for our future generations. Smart Cart is a fully functional solar cart that can generate electricity.” The company will continue donating Smart Cart to the budding local vendors.”

The ATUM Smart Cart is not for commercialization but is designed only for charity purpose.

Source: thegutenberg

MiaSolé FLEX-03W delivers up to 540W in a 5.6kg flexible, thin, ultra-light, highly efficient shatterproof module, enabling solar anywhere

SHANGHAI: MiaSolé Hi-Tech Corp., a leader in thin-film CIGS modules, cells and equipment, and a subsidiary of Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, announced today that its FLEX-03W solar module, the world’s most powerful production thin-film solar module, is now even more powerful, delivering up to 540W in only 5.6kg, an improvement of nearly 10%.

The flexible solar module can be installed in any location, anywhere the sun shines, on and off the grid – even in places where it previously was not possible to install solar. The FLEX-03W removes the limitations imposed by rigid glass panels that can only be installed in certain conditions based on the type of structure or roofing of the building. MiaSolé’s ultra-light, high-efficiency flexible solar module continues to open up new markets, create new applications, and enable new product design possibilities for manufacturers to integrate solar solutions into their products.

“Our improved flexible ultra-light solar solution empowers the next generation of flexible solar technology, allowing solar power generation wherever the sun shines,” said Mike Ma, Vice President of Global Business Development, Sales and Marketing at MiaSolé. “Our thin-film solar technology overcomes the limitations of rigid glass panels, and our continuous research into improving our technology has provided an increase in power output of almost 10%. Our flexible solar module weighs 85% less than standard glass panels, allowing our modules to go where glass solar panels can’t.”

MiaSolé’s FLEX-03W solar modules are the highest efficiency, production available thin-film solar technology on the market today. Their production efficiency of over 18% is more than two times greater than MiaSolé’s previous generations. The modules can be configured in various sizes and modified to fit any application without penetration through exteriors by adhering directly to surfaces with peel-and-stick adhesive. Because they are flexible and only 1.5 mm thick, the modules are highly shatterproof and resistant to wind and seismic activity.

MiaSolé’s flexible solar product is ushering in the “solar anywhere” movement, as it can be installed in such a wide array of locations and applications, such as:

• Curved and unreinforced roofs and other structures
• Transportation applications
• Concrete roofs
• Off-grid products and materials such as awnings, tents, or jackets
• Infrastructure such as street lamps, reservoirs, and landfills
• Off-grid installations in remote locations where grid connections are not available

About MiaSolé Hi-Tech Corp.

MiaSolé is a producer of lightweight, flexible, shatterproof and powerful solar cells and cell manufacturing equipment. The innovative solar cell is based on the highest efficiency thin film technology available today, and its flexible cell architecture makes it ideal for a wide variety of solutions ranging from commercial roofing solar modules to flexible mobile energy devices. MiaSolé’s turnkey CIGS equipment lines, CIGS process equipment technology, proprietary CIG target manufacturing, R&D product development support and spare parts allow customers to produce their own high-efficiency cells and solar products. Founded in 2004, MiaSolé has evolved into the world leader in thin-film solar module efficiency, with aperture efficiencies as high as 18.3% in production.

Source: MiaSolé

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In the 13th Global Green Energy Leaders Dialogue held during the exhibition, Dr. Liyou Yang, general manager of Jinergy, delivered a keynote speech titled Driving toward and beyond grid parity, and during the panel discussion, he mentioned, “Technology innovation is the key to grid parity and a more matured PV industry. Jinergy follows technology iteration and has made breakthroughs in terms of module efficiency, module degradation, module performance and bifaciality in order to improve power generation and bring down LCOE.”

At the 4th Jinergy Developers Forum (JDF 2019), Gaofei Li, technical director of Jinergy, addressed Jinergy’s achievement in details. Both of Jinergy’s regular high efficiency modules (polycrystalline and PERC monocrystalline) demonstrate very low degradation by optimizing coating and passivation process, as well as strict raw material and process control. With demonstrated extremely low degradation and PID in Datong PV application front runner phase I, Jinergy’s polycrystalline modules bring more benefits for investors. Moreover, with bifaciality of 78%, Jinergy PERC dual-glass bifacial module generates 5%-25% more power from backside. Power generation and LCOE are significantly optimized.

To bring breakthrough to LCOE and realize grid parity, Jinergy also prepares HJT super-high efficiency module. Featuring bifacial power generation, excellent low light performance, ultra-low temperature coefficient and degradation, overall power generation of Jinergy HJT module is increased by 44% when compared to regular polycrystalline modules. Currently, Jinergy HJT cell average mass production efficiency reached 23.79%, and efficiency of new experimental cells reached 24.73%. Tested by TUV Rheinland, module efficiency of Jinergy’s HJT modules reached 21.9% and bifaciality reached 93%

Right before the exhibition, Jinergy received its third China Top 20 Solar Panel Enterprises Award and second APVIA Technological Achievement Award.

About Jinergy

Jinergy, green energy sector incorporated under Jinneng Group, one of the state-owned energy groups in China, follows technology iteration strategy and has deployed three generations of cutting-edge technology, i.e. polycrystalline, PERC monocrystalline and HJT.

By the end of 2018, Jinergy has 2GW production capacity in total for polycrystalline, PERC monocrystalline and HJT modules. In 2017, Jinergy commercialized high efficiency HJT products, and will expand production capacity to GW scale within three years.

Source: Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd.

[Shanghai, China, May 29, 2019] Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (“Q CELLS” or “the Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, announced today that it will once again participate at the SNEC 2019 PV POWER EXPO, the largest solar trade show in the world, which will be held in China from June 4 to 6, 2019. Q CELLS will exhibit at booth N1-510 a broad range of Q.ANTUM DUO solar modules at the expo, which is renowned for gathering together the industry’s latest technologies, extensive solar products, and integrated PV solutions from all around the world.

The Chinese solar industry continues to exert a substantial amount of influence on the international solar landscape, helping to cement SNEC’s position as the industry’s foremost solar power event. Immediately after last year’s show, the Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA) announced the 531 policy, which undoubtedly jolted the PV industry. The implementation of the 531 policy indicates the acceleration and determination of China’s grid parity process, which many expect will have a significant impact on the global industry.

However, China still managed to install 44.26 GW of new solar capacity in 2018 according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). This figure, while below initial expectations, still represented approximately 40% of all PV installations for the year. In 2019, the country is forecast to maintain a high volume of PV installations, thanks to the solar FIT preliminary issued by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

Q CELLS continues to deliver superior quality to China with the Q.PEAK DUO-G7

At SNEC, Q CELLS will introduce the Company’s next-generation product, the Q.PEAK DUO-G7 solar module, which applies 12-bus bar technology with Q CELLS’ proprietary Q.ANTUM DUO technology. This module delivers outstanding and enduring high performance. The 120 half-cell product can reach a power output of up to 335 Wp as well as an efficiency rate of up to 20.2%. The larger 144 half-cell version can produce up to 405 Wp power output, with an efficiency rate of up to 20.3%. The superior Q.PEAK DUO-G7 series is an ideal solution for all types of solar applications, from residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) to the utility sector.

Q CELLS’ Q.ANTUM and Q.ANTUM DUO Technology

Q.ANTUM technology is Q CELLS’ premium technology brand. The Company’s patent-protected and unique passivation technology is a key ingredient in our Q.ANTUM modules. Additional cutting-edge technological and security features of Q.ANTUM Technology include excellent Anti-LID (light induced degradation) and Anti-PID (potential induced degradation) performance, as well as Hot-Spot Protect and traceable quality with Tra.Q Laser Identification, to protect against counterfeiting. Q.ANTUM DUO technology adopts these characteristics in a half-cell architecture, complete with innovative wiring interconnection.

Q.ANTUM and Q.ANTUM DUO technology ensures that Q CELLS’ modules are able to achieve remarkable output in performance and quality. This pioneering technology is also a firm market favorite, and Q CELLS earlier this month surpassed the production volume threshold of 15 GW of Q.ANTUM solar cells and modules since first commercializing this technology in 2012. This milestone demonstrates Q CELLS’ leadership position in the area of PERC-based technology.

Besides the Q.PEAK DUO-G7, Q CELLS will also present a number of other advanced Q.ANTUM DUO products at SNEC. The Q CELLS booth (N1-510) will include a prototype of the Q.PEAK DUO L-G5.3/BF – a bifacial, glass-glass monocrystalline solar module, as well as the Q.PEAK DUO-G6, which is manufactured with larger wafers for a power increase of around 6%. Also on display will be the Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5 all black solar module and the Q.PLUS DUO RSF L-G5.3, which is a multi-crystalline half-cell solar module with an innovative steel frame.

Q CELLS product and booth highlights at SNEC 2019

Solar modules
• Q.PEAK DUO-G5: Q.ANTUM DUO Technology-based monocrystalline half-cell module. Power ratings of up to 335 Wp and efficiency of up to 20.2% for lowest LCOE, Winner of Intersolar Award 2018.
• Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5: Boasts an outstanding all-black visual appearance and power ratings of up to 320 Wp. Based on Q.ANTUM DUO Technology and half-cut monocrystalline cells.
• Q.PEAK DUO-G6: Q.ANTUM DUO Technology-based monocrystalline half-cell module manufactured using larger M4 wafers to deliver power ratings of up to 355 Wp.
• Q.PEAK DUO-G7: Next-generation half-cell monocrystalline solar module manufactured by Q CELLS using patent-protected passivation technology, a key ingredient of Q.ANTUM.
• Q.PEAK DUO L-G5.3/BF: A bifacial, glass-glass monocrystalline half-cell module with very high module efficiency of close to 20%, and a bifacial energy yield gain of up to 20%.
• Q.PLUS DUO RSF L-G5.3: Q.ANTUM DUO Technology-based multi-crystalline half-cell module, using reinforced steel frame, specially designed for large-ground mounted PV stations.

Booth highlights
• Production Presentation: The New Q.PEAK DUO-G7: Tuesday, June 4 at 14:00 (Booth N1-510).
• Vibrant video screens showcasing the Company’s vision and latest products.

SNEC Website: http://www.snec.org.cn

About Hanwha Q CELLS
Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. and Hanwha Q CELLS & Advanced Materials Corporation (Collectively, “Hanwha Q CELLS”) is one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S, Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Hanwha Q CELLS offers the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from cells and modules to kits to systems to large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Hanwha Q CELLS provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 10 business enterprise in South Korea. For more information, visit: http://www.q-cells.com.

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Munich: The clean energy giant, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group (00566.hk), has been on a constant expansion mode and is steadfast to strengthen its foothold in the global market. The company recently exhibited its latest energy solutions at the 27^th Intersolar Europe Exhibition, a world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and its partners to feature its path-breaking energy solutions.

As part of a three-day conference and exhibition held at Messe München Exhibition Centre, Munich, Germany from May 15-17, 2019, Hanergy showcased its most promising solar solutions.

Amongst the exhibits from Hanergy were – HanPaper Plus in, a portable solar power-bank product; HanPack, the solar backpack; and Humbrella, the solar-powered parasol, in consumer products category; and solar-powered housing solutions, like rooftop solutions of Single & Double Glass HanTile, power-generation wall solution, HanWall, and road paving solutions like HanBrick in the construction products category; Transportation solutions such as slide-in ground mounted system, Thin-Film Solar vehicle Roof, besides flexible modules, and production lines from Solibro and MiaSolé.

The most intriguing part is that Hanergy has also fast-tracked its global expansion with its participation at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition 2019. The company has signed the strategic cooperation contracts with renowned companies like Deuter & Bahama to co-design and develop solar backpacks & solar powered parasols respectively for the global market.

As per the strategic co-operation contract with Deuter, Hanergy will be responsible for the development and the design of thin film flexible components, and Deuter will take the onus for the design and the production and the sales of the bags globally. The duo will adopt co-brand strategy to promote their upcoming solar backpacks.

On collaboration with Hanergy, Robert Schieferle, VP, Deuter said, “We’re pleased to build synergies with the company of Hanergy’s stature and bring to use their par-excellence thin film flexible components in our upcoming solar backpacks. We’re confident that our new solar backpack powered by Hanergy’ s light weight modules with dual branding of the two brands is surely going to be a head-turner.”

Deuter is a German brand of sport packs and bags, for hiking, trekking, snow sports and other uses.  Founded in 1898, Deuter has been pioneering premium outdoor equipment market for over 120 years.

On the other hand, under the aegis of strategic partnership agreement with Bahama, Germany’s leading parasol brand, both the companies will co-operate to co-design and develop solar powered parasols.

Founded in 1950, today Bahama designs and manufactures a great variety of high-quality large-size parasols and sun sails.

Further, introducing its flexible modules & BIPV product- HanTile in the Sweden Market, the clean energy giant has also signed a USD 1 mn distribution agreement with Sun Lion Solar Ltd, one of renowned companies offering rooftop solutions in Scandinavian region for over 50 years.

Sweden’s solar market has grown tremendously in the past few years. Its operational PV capacity increased from 231 MW at the end of 2017 to 411 MW at the end of last year, according to new official statistics released by the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten). The figures show that 2018 was the country’s best year ever in terms of solar energy development, with 180 MW added to the grid. That contrasts with 91 MW in 2017 and just 13 MW in 2016, while in 2015 and 2014 the country added around 37.6 MW and 36.2 MW, respectively.

Lv Yuan, vice president of Hanergy Overseas Sales company said, “Intersolar Europe has been around for years now, and we’ve been fortunate to be associated with the platform. Our participation at this year’s Intersolar Exhibition has yielded exceptionally good results for the company. We signed a US$1 million contract to distribute our rooftop solution at Sweden, and we’ve also clinched strategic co-operation contracts with renowned companies in their respective fields like Deuter & Bahama to accentuate the look and feel of our solar backpacks and parasols, and also the sales in Europe and the world markets.”

According to Hanergy, it intends to close deals with nearly 85 potential customers with orders totaling to 380 MW at the Intersolar Exhibition. The company claims it received more than 5,000 visitors and thousands of experts from 160 nations during the exhibition.

Wang Zhongshuang, CEO of Hanergy Germany said, “Hanergy has been on a continuous growth trajectory and is constantly expanding its foothold in the global market. Our collaboration with Deuter and Bahama is a testament of our earnestness to apply our innovative thin film power technology to the products across industries. We’re committed to empower the world with mobile energy, and we’re open to work with top companies to create more energy efficient products that will change the way of life for consumers.”

According to the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power published recently by SolarPower Europe, Europe’s solar market is expected to grow exponentially.  Germany will remain the largest PV market in Europe for years to come, with an expected newly installed solar capacity of 26.7 GW by 2023, bringing its total capacity to 72.6 GW. Spain will be the second-biggest market with new additions reaching 19.4 GW and its cumulative total hitting 25.3 GW by the end of the 2019-2023 period.

Over the next five years, the Netherlands, France and Italy will likely add 15.8 GW, 13.3 GW and 9.6 GW, respectively. They will be followed by Ukraine and Turkey, with 5.9 GW and 5.5 GW of respective projected growth.

Intersolar Europe, founded 27 years ago, has become one of the most important industry platforms for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and partners in the global solar industry. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies, solar power plants, as well as grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy.

About Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Ltd:

Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Ltd (0566.HK) is a Hong Kong-listed company, and a subsidiary of Hanergy Mobile Energy Group Company Ltd. As one of the leading thin-film solar companies in the world, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Ltd is committed to “Building Mobile Energy”. Since 2009, Hanergy has been working relentlessly to integrate worldwide solar technologies, and making a robust investment in research and innovation in the field of thin-film solar power. Thin film solar technologies have been applied to a series of commercial and non-commercial products, including HanTile, HanWall, Humbrella, HanPack and HanPower.

Last year, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s top economic planner, released a policy to strictly control subsidized new PV power plants and further reduce related subsidy rates.

“The policy will drive PV system to become more competitive with conventional power like coal-fired plants in the near future in China. We also see the grid-parity era is coming globally in 2019,” Luo further explained.

As an international PV module supplier, GCL System continuously focuses on innovation to enhance products performance in order to provide the most valuable products to clients and contribute to a grid-parity world.

GCL System launched its cutting-edge cast-mono wafer and solar panel for the first time in Intersolar Europe 2019 in Munich, Germany. With the combination of mono-crystalline cell manufacturing technology and multi-crystalline ingot casting technology, the cast-mono module efficiency can reach 19.4 percent, according to the company.

Luo said, the cast-mono was very popular and attracted lots of interest from visitors during the exhibition. The company had already received many orders from European clients, and expected to see 1GW sales this year.

He indicated that the company’s overseas sales will account for 80 percent this year, an increase from 52 percent in 2018. Currently, both European and American markets have an increasing demand. In particular, regions along the Belt and Road routes are experiencing a significant demand increase, representing 40-50 percent annual growth.

In order to respond to increasing demands, GCL System plans to produce 6.5-7.0 GW of mono modules, for the first time exceeding its multi-crystalline products this year, said Luo, adding that the company will make more efforts to enhance the performance of cast-mono in the future.

Source: GCL System

Notably, Sungrow presented smart solutions for utility-scale solar plants. The SG250HX, the world’s most powerful 1500Vdc string inverter, is optimized for hilly utility-scale installations. The system, resilient to harsh conditions, is characterized by 12 MPPTs, maximum efficiency of 99%, anti-PID, IP66 and C5 protection and allows for up to 6.3 MW block design, enabling unprecedented yields. Also showcased was the 1500Vdc 6.25MW turnkey solution which is deployed globally at a gigawatt volume for flat utility-scale applications.

Committed to penetrating the residential solar market, Sungrow introduced a striking portfolio for the very first time in Europe, ranging from 2.5kW to 10kW. The residential hybrid inverter SH10RT on display is customized for an optimal performance with three-phase design. The residential system with a hybrid inverter and battery is a smart solution that guarantees not only maximum yields but also optimum charging and discharging capabilities.

Tailored for commercial & industrial installations, the string inverters SG110CX and SG50CX are high-profile products with compact design, multiple MPPTs and bifacial module compatibility.

State-of-the-art energy storage systems were showcased, in particular the ST5480kWh-5000HV-MV, designed for utility-scale applications. This standard ‘5MW-1 Hour ESS system’ features the integration of storage converters, lithium-ion battery banks and advanced energy management systems, MV transformer and more in three 40-ft containers, ensuring easier O&M and maximizing benefits. The ESS system ST68kWh-50HV was also highlighted, a technology optimized for C&I installations.

“Europe is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing solar markets with sophisticated and challenging grid codes. Sungrow is committed to technical innovations and delighted to supply increasingly prominent offerings to local customers and partners,” said Jack Gu, President of Sungrow PV & Energy Storage Division.

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd (“Sungrow”) is a global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables with over 82 GW installed worldwide as of March 2019. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters, with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions. With a strong 22-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power installations in over 60 countries, maintaining a worldwide market share of over 15%. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.

Source: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd

Berlin, 16 May 2019 Off-grid solar module manufacturer OPES Solutions is presenting a new standard solar module for mobile applications such as rental bikes at Intersolar 2019. The new impact and moisture resistant OPES PPS module is around 60% lighter and around 88% thinner than conventional solar modules. An embedded BMSC (Battery Management System Communication) chip ensures fast and easy integration into mobile systems. The front side material is dust-repellent and insensitive to scratches.

Fast growing bike sharing market

The volume of the bike sharing market reached over 23 million bicycles by mid-2018, with an annual growth rate of more than 20 percent. A solar module integrated in the rental bicycle gives rental companies the option of integrating communication technology and electronic locks into the bicycles and locating them.

“In vertically growing cities such as Shanghai, rental bicycles are the only solution to meet efficiently the need for last mile to public transport, which is why they are celebrating such great success there. A solar module makes it possible to integrate the bicycles into Smart City concepts. That’s why we expect further growth,” says Robert Händel, CEO of OPES Solutions. 

New production process

Despite the strong growth in production volumes, there is no standardized production equipment available on the market for compact off-grid modules that could deliver the required quality at favorable prices. In particular, the 36+ solder points per module for 12V systems make mass production and quality control more difficult. For its OPES PPS solar modules, the company developed a unique automated production process that combines proven PCB manufacturing technology, as used in the electronics industry. This combination also makes it possible to use cost-effective crystalline standard cells and to dispense with comparatively expensive IBC cells.

“We achieve high throughputs in the laminators by initially producing larger module surfaces. Directly after lamination, we cut automatically smaller modules with an output of 5 watts and drill the required precision holes in automated stations,” adds Händel. 

Already during lamination, the particularly light and unbreakable modules are provided with a resistant surface that is characterized by a non-stick coating. This prevents the modules from being covered by advertising stickers.

About OPES Solutions

OPES is a technology, quality and market leader in the off-grid solar industry. The company focus is on design and production of solar modules, which are tailored to suit applications in the energy access and smart city markets. Flexible design, high durability and an outstanding price/performance ratio are achieved by innovative manufacturing processes implemented in the OPES plant in Changzhou, China. The research and development partners of OPES Solutions include the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics. Business & Product development are based in Berlin, Germany. http://www.opes-solutions.com/

Source: sunbeam-communications

Energy restructuring and transformation are common concerns and as a clean and renewable energy source, PV will have a significant role and the whole PV industry is working together to bring down LCOE for grid parity. By following technology iteration and continuous R&D input, Jinergy offers a series of solutions, including high efficiency poly modules, PERC mono modules and super-high efficiency HJT modules.

Adopting large-size wafer and MBB technology as well as hydrogen passivation after-treatment and three film coating process, Jinergy’s high efficiency poly module offers higher power output and lower LID and PID, bringing more benefits for investors. Moreover, with bifaciality of 78%, Jinergy PERC dual-glass bifacial module generates 5%-25% more power from backside. Power generation and LCOE are significantly optimized.

With power output over 450W, Jinergy’s HJT module, JNHM72-450, became spotlight of the exhibition. Featuring bifacial power generation, excellent low light performance, ultra-low temperature coefficient and degradation, overall power generation of Jinergy HJT module is increased by 44% when compared to regular polycrystalline modules. Currently, Jinergy HJT cell average mass production efficiency reached 23.79%, and efficiency of new experimental cells reached 24.73%.

By virtue of high efficiency and reliable quality, Jinergy is widely recognized. In 2018, overseas shipments of Jinergy accounted for 40% of its total shipments. “Being newly added to BNEF Tier 1 solar module manufacture list, we are expanding our global reach and enlarging shipment to overseas market to 50% this year. Cutting-edge technologies and reliable products are our levers to crack overseas market. We are working on large-size wafer, MBB and bifacial module in order to meet market demands,” according to Dr. Liyou Yang, general manager of Jinergy.

About Jinergy
Jinergy, green energy sector incorporated under Jinneng Group, one of the state-owned energy groups in China, follows technology iteration strategy and has deployed three generations of cutting-edge technology, i.e. polycrystalline, PERC monocrystalline and HJT.

By the end of 2018, Jinergy has 2GW production capacity in total for polycrystalline, PERC monocrystalline and HJT modules. In 2017, Jinergy commercialized high efficiency HJT products, and will expand production capacity to GW scale within three years.

Source: Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd.

The SG250HX is the world’s most powerful 1500Vdc string inverter, featuring a high capacity of 250kW. It comes with the high voltage of 1500Vdc and 800Vac, enabling cost saving on DC and AC cables. The product is of a maximum efficiency of 99% and compatible with bi-facial modules, offering a higher yield. The system features 12 MPPTs and a flexible block design allowing for up to 6.3 MW blocks, making it an ideal solution for hilly utility-scale applications.

Particularly with an ingress protection level of IP66 and an anti-corrosion grade of C5, the compact inverter is resilient in harsh conditions like desert and coastal areas. With smart forced air-cooling technology, the SG250HX can operate without derating at extremely high temperatures. The system is also inserted with fault diagnostic and IV-curve scan function, making it easier for operation and maintenance. Embedded anti-PID function will lead to much less module degradation. Also, the improved Power Line Communication (PLC) shall decrease installation cost without excessive communication wiring. In a bid to co-work with the probable storage segment, the inverter can be connected to storage systems with equipped storage interface.

“Sungrow is excited to bring forth another disruptive string inverter technology to Europe, maximizing ROI for our customers at unforeseen levels,” said Stefan Froboese, Technical Director, Sungrow EMEA.

Europe is witnessing an increase in activity for unsubsidized solar portfolios, whilst private renewable PPAs are poised to become more prevalent. Sungrow is dedicated to paving the way for grid parity across Europe with growing technical innovations and accelerating the global step to fulfill its corporate mission of “clean power for all”.

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd (“Sungrow”) is a global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables with over 82 GW installed worldwide as of March 2019. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters, with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions. With a strong 22-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power installations in over 60 countries, maintaining a worldwide market share of over 15%. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.

Source: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd

The Swan module represents the next iterative development in bifacial power generation as it gradually become a mainstream technology. By combining high-efficiency mono PERC Cheetah bifacial cells and clear DuPont Tedlar® film for backsheets, Swan modules can achieve power output of up to 400W on the front side and up to 20% energy gain from the rear side. Leveraging the transparent backsheet, Swan bifacial panels can produce the same power output levels and rear-side energy gain as dual-glass bifacial modules, weigh less, are easier to install and include a 30 year power warranty. In addition, they can generate more BOS cost savings due to their lower weight and decreased cost of installation and mounting which helps them generate higher IRR and lower LCOE for bifacial module PV projects.

“JinkoSolar and DuPont share a common philosophy of excellence, quality and innovation, and strive to promote the continuous improvement of solar panel power output and durability” said Frank Niendorf, General Manager Europe, JinkoSolar. “We look forward to further diversifying our global product portfolio by including a new bifacial module with DuPont’s Clear DuPont Tedlar® film. By this we will offer another competitive value proposition with long-term field-proven performance, research and innovation capabilities to our customers worldwide. We are honored to be able to further promote the sustainable development in the solar industry together with a reliable partner like DuPont.”

Commenting on the new product launch, Eric Wang, Global Business Director, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions said: “We are proud to count as a strategic partner to JinkoSolar, the world’s leading module manufacturer. By providing solar material innovation based on more than 35 years of unrivalled field-proven performance and reliability, we continue to lower the overall LCOE of solar systems, whilst helping to extend the expected lifetime to 30 or more years.”

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the world’s largest and foremost solar module manufacturers. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 9.7 GW for silicon wafers, 7.0 GW for solar cells, and 10.8 GW for solar modules, as of December 31, 2018.

JinkoSolar has over 12,000 employees across its 7 production facilities globally, 15 oversea subsidiaries in Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia and United Arab Emirates, and global sales teams in China, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Ukraine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama and Argentina.

According to Seraphim, the new product integrates industry-leading half-cell technology and latest bifacial PERC cell technology, allowing it to have such features as low internal power loss, reduced hot spot potential, higher power output and improved reliability.

Compared to traditional modules, half-cell modules have lower current and series resistance, which can minimize mismatch losses, internal power losses, and shadow effects. Besides, the application of the bifacial PERC cell technology in the new product can also increase the power generation by 10 to 30 percent, making the new product more cost-effective.

Apart from the higher performance, the Seraphim Blade Bifacial module is much lighter as it uses the 2.0 mm double AR coating tempered glass, instead of the 2.5 mm glass used by most PV manufacturers, making it easy for installation and saving transportation costs.

“The technical upgrade of the PV module, as a core component of the power station system, is an important measure to reduce the electricity cost and promote on-grid PV power at a fair price. The integration of the half-cell technology and the bifacial PERC cell technology is an important route to develop the PV module technology and adapt to the needs of the terminal market. In view of its excellent stability, we have extended the product warranty of the monocrystal PERC half-cell modules to 15 years, 50 percent more than the 10-year warranty on the market,” said Polaris Li, president of Seraphim.

He also added that Seraphim has set up a new plant in north China’s Shanxi Province jointly with Shanxi Lu’An Photovoltaics Technology Co. Ltd. to manufacture one gigawatt of ultra-efficient modules including the bifacial half-cell modules annually. At present, the new plant has entered the trial operation stage and the first batch of the modules has rolled off the assembly line for shipment.

Founded in 2011, Seraphim has registered impressive achievements in a short time, earning Tier-1 distinction from BNEF, Top Performer from DNV GL, and loyalty from demanding customers around the world. With an installed base of over 6GW in over 40 countries, Seraphim provides global customers with high-quality products and professional services.

Source: Seraphim

BiHiKu bifacial polycrystalline dual-cell is a module based on Canadian Solar’s industry-leading bifacial cell technology and extensive double glass module manufacturing know-how. The achievement is a new generation of high efficiency bifacial modules with both sides producing power at the same time. BiHiKu’s front side output can reach up to 410W, while its bifaciality (percentage of rear side to front side power) is as high as 70%. BiHiKu modules generate up to 30% more power than conventional modules under certain installation conditions, dramatically lowering Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE).

HiKu is the first polycrystalline module exceeding 400W, thus reaching one of the highest module power outputs in the solar industry. HiKu modules can also reduce the LCOE of solar power projects.

HiDM All Black is a high-density module of up to 420W with a very appealing homogeneous black surface. It is an ideal solution for residential rooftop installations. By maximizing the light absorption area, the module efficiency can reach up to 20.37%.

Both Canadian Solar’s poly and mono modules have very low LeTID (light and elevated temperature-induced degradation) based on the third party testing. LeTID is a new degradation mode found in most of the high efficiency modules in high working temperature. Canadian Solar is one of the world’s leading companies in LeTID research and has successfully developed its unique anti-LeTID technology to guarantee its advanced modules’ superb performance in the field.

Visit our booth A1.480 at Intersolar Europe, May 15 – 17, 2019 in Munich, Germany to learn more about Canadian Solar and its latest innovations.

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world’s largest and foremost solar power companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions and has a geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale power projects in various stages of development. Over the past 18 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 32 GW of premium quality modules to customers in over 150 countries around the world. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar industry, having been publicly listed on NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company’s SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 25, 2019. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Source: Canadian Solar Inc.

The StorEdge expansion will include three new additions to the solution portfolio. In June of 2019, SolarEdge will introduce to the market a single phase inverter with HD-Wave technology that integrates the management of solar, storage, and home energy into one inverter. The combination of all of these functions into one inverter will simplify installation, improve system RoI, and increase self-consumption. A second enhancement to StorEdge is the planned addition of a three phase inverter that can be DC coupled to one or more 48V batteries to support the growing European solar-plus-storage residential market. The third addition to be showcased at InterSolar are the SolarEdge commercial and residential batteries, which will be added to the StorEdge offering in order to provide a comprehensive storage solution. Committed to providing flexible solar-plus-storage installation options, SolarEdge batteries are expected to be available worldwide in the beginning of 2020 and the company will continue to support StorEdge’s compatibility with multiple battery vendors.

“As the evolving solar energy market focuses on increasing self-consumption and grid stabilization, PV-plus-storage solutions are becoming a critical factor in the proliferation of smart solar energy ecosystems,” stated Lior Handelsman, SolarEdge’s VP of Marketing and Product Strategy, Founder. “By expanding StorEdge and adding batteries to SolarEdge’s core offering, we will provide a seamless energy experience for both installers and system owners.”

The addition of commercial and residential batteries to its StorEdge offering will allow SolarEdge to offer an end-to-end, compatible storage solution that fully synchronizes PV, battery, and site-level energy management. The Li-Ion, high-voltage NMC batteries will offer energy management by stacking multiple value streams, including demand management (peak shaving), both site-level and aggregated self-consumption maximization, ancillary services, tariff optimization (ToU), in addition to supporting micro-grid applications. As the batteries are designed for full compatibility with StorEdge, the planning, design, installation, service and warranty process are designed to be significantly simplified. The batteries will be able to be either AC or DC coupled with StorEdge, with DC coupling allowing for superior efficiency and PV oversizing.

About SolarEdge:

SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that power our lives and drive future progress. SolarEdge developed an intelligent inverter solution that changed the way power is harvested and managed in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The SolarEdge DC optimized inverter seeks to maximize power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, UPS, and grid services solutions. SolarEdge is online at solaredge.com

Source: solaredge

Specifically, it rolled out the Mercury-5 PV energy storage system for home use and Jupiter-100 PV energy storage system for industrial and commercial use, which can be connected to an app for easy operations via smartphone devices.

According to Seraphim, the Mercury-5 system is a green, efficient and reliable PV energy storage system specially designed for the smart family life, with a capacity of 5kWh. The Jupiter-100 system, with a capacity of 100kWh, can be installed flexibly and help enterprises save costs in operation and maintenance.

It is reported that the Mercury-5 PV energy storage system is suitable for household users facing problems such as low electricity subsidies, high electricity prices, frequent power outages, and no grid access. While increasing the proportion of self-generated power, it also reduces the electricity prices and ensures stable power supply.

It is worth noting that the Mercury-5 PV energy storage system has stable and reliable Wi-Fi signals, ensuring its normal use even in remote areas.

For industrial and commercial enterprises with large power use, the Jupiter-100 system can help them reduce pressure during peak power demands and greatly improve their revenue, said Seraphim.

“Seraphim is committed to creating a wonderful user experience and bringing maximum value to customers,” said Polaris Li, president of Seraphim, adding that “With the world-class R&D level, years of development in the PV market and appropriate strategy implementation, I believe that the new PLANET series products will gain excellent market responses.”

Founded in 2011, Seraphim has registered impressive achievements in a short time, earning Tier-1 distinction from BNEF, Top Performer from DNV GL, and loyalty from customers with high standards around the world. With an installed base of over 6GW in over 40 countries, Seraphim provides global customers with high-quality products and professional services.

Source: Seraphim