By Greentech Lead Europe: Canadian Solar, a solar
module manufacturer, announced that its proprietary mono ELPS solar cell
efficiency reached 21.1 percent. This is the highest performance reached to
date for a P-type mono-crystalline cell. Canadian Solar will provide
information about its ELPS cell technology and ELPS modules at Intersolar
Europe 2012. Canadian Solar will also present its new CS6A-P solar module for
the rooftop market.
The ELPS cells’ Metal Wrap Through (MWT) design moves the
front busbars to the back of the cells and allowing 3 percent more light
absorption per cell. This design helps ELPS modules deliver up to 7 percent
more electricity than similar configuration conventional solar modules.
At Intersolar Europe 2012, Canadian Solar will also present its new CS6A-P
module, which uses 48 pieces of 156mm x 156mm poly-silicon cells. CS6A-P will
have power output up to 205W. This product is designed especially for PV roof
installations. It can be used for residential, commercial and industrial
rooftops. The improvements to the poly-crystalline cell technology in the CS6A-P
enable users to benefit from improved ROI, and faster payback.
Canadian Solar modules are PID free and salt mist /
Ammonia resistant. The low normal operating cell temperature (NOCT) improves
its module performance as confirmed by PTC rating in California. To further
protect PV system customers, Canadian Solar has been offering 25 year warranty
insurance since 2010.
Canadian solar to set up solar panel plant in Japan
Canadian Solar recently announced that it will build a
plant in Japan as early as fiscal 2013. The Company said that it will be the
first foreign manufacturer to produce solar panels in the country. The
Ontario-based firm is among the domestic and overseas companies vying to
strengthen their position in the Japanese market as a new government incentive
program starting this July is expected to spur demand for green energy.
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