Greentech Lead America: Aide Solar, a producer of
photovoltaic modules, has launched its Quasi-mono module portfolio, comprised
of 21 additional models, which is based on cell technology. Quasi-mono modules
offer up to 4 percent higher conversion efficiency at the module level than
polycrystalline with comparable manufacturing costs.
This addition will help Aide Solar better serve large
scale utility market customers requiring higher solar power generation.
“This addition to our portfolio allows us to expand our
product offering for the large scale utility market with module sizes greater
than 300 watts. With more power per square meter, the Aide Solar Quasi-mono
modules provide our customers with a product ideal for utility ground-mount or
tracker solar installations,” said Raymond Wiley, director, Aide Solar U.S.A.
Quasi-mono modules have completed UL certification and
are available in both 60 and 72 cell designs, with power ratings ranging from
230 — 320 watts.
“Large PV systems above 1MW became a huge part of the PV
industry in 2011, particularly in the utility sectors. These sized projects are
set to outpace the rest of the industry and achieve significant growth in 2012
and beyond. In fact, we predict large systems’ market size to more than double
by 2015,” said Sam Wilkinson, senior market research analyst for photovoltaics
at IMS Research.
Aide Solar is well-positioned to continue
technology innovation and new product development. This unparalleled level of
manufacturing control and expertise ultimately allows Aide Solar to provide
solar integrators, installers and original equipment manufacturers with quality
and affordable integrated solar solutions to serve the residential, consumer
and utility markets.
Aide Solar recently received
notification from the Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Shanghai Office that it has
successfully completed all testing requirements on samples of three different
series of its 72 cell high power photovoltaic modules.