Hanwha Solar with preview of next generation solar products
Hanwha Solar exhibits new solutions and innovation prototypes at the 27th EU PVSEC in Frankfurt, September 24 – 28.
[Ismaning, 20th September 2012] Hanwha Solar, a global provider of total photovoltaic (PV) solar solutions and a flagship company of top-10 Korean business enterprise Hanwha Group, unveils product innovations including energy storage, advanced rooftop system design and a thin-silicon concept module at the upcoming PVSEC exhibition. Further exhibition highlights include a new smart module with an integrated DC/DC optimizer, now available in the European market.
“Hanwha Solar is determined to be an innovative and trusted solution provider in the business,” said Charles Kim, president of Hanwha Solar. “The inves™ents in innovative companies such as Silent Power, tenKsolar and Crystal Solar will bring new solutions to the market, increasing customer value. That is why we will continue to pursue technology breakthroughs, relying both on our own R&D centers as well as an expanding network of strategic partners.”
Improved Performance: The HSL 60 Poly Smart Module
The new HSL 60 Poly Smart Module, designed for the residential and commercial segments, is equipped with an integrated test winning(Photon Performance Test, November 2010) DC/DC optimizer for improved overall system performance. The integrated Tigo Energy® Module Maximizer™ dynamically identifies the maximum operating state for each panel and maintains system stability during cloud cover or shading, ensuring additional peak system up-time. The patented “Impedance Matching” approach mitigates module mismatch, increasing system energy production by 5 to 25%, while achieving industry-best 99.5% efficiency. Furthermore, the technology eliminates fire, safety and arc hazards by enabling electricity production only when the module is connected to a complete and continuous circuit. The module with the integrated smart technology works with all inverters and design strategies and is available in all European markets, effective immediately.
Tomorrow’s Solutions: Prototypes of SunBank™, OptiMax™ and Epi Thin-Silicon™
In cooperation with strategic partners, Hanwha Solar exhibits three prototypes at the EU PVSEC:
Energy storage – SunBank™
The SunBank™, jointly developed by Hanwha Solar and Silent Power, integrates Hanwha Solar PV panels with the Silent Power distributed energy storage device to offer a complete solar power and energy storage system for the residential, commercial and industrial markets. The SunBank™ can be used to meet utility energy needs, by calling on the aggregated demand response of multiple SunBank™ systems installed across the grid to provide power during times of peak demand. Unlike other grid-tied solar systems, the SunBank™ is designed to continue producing solar power during grid outages. Standard solar arrays shut down during power outages, eliminating the power generation capabilities of the PV panels.
Advanced Rooftop solution with high power output – OptiMax™ Wave powered by tenKsolar
The Hanwha Solar OptiMax™ Wave, powered by tenKsolar, combines PV modules, reflectors and racking configured in a repeating wave pattern, generating 30% more energy per rated watt. The reflector design features a 3M™ Cool Mirror Film that transfers usable light to the solar modules, rather than heat, to offer up to 1.58 times increased irradiance. The system includes OptiMax™ module technology, offering highly shading-tolerant, reliable and safe module performance based on integrated cell-level optimization.
Epi Thin-Silicon™ Technology Concept Module
In partnership with Crystal Solar Inc., Hanwha Solar has demonstrated the first commercial-scale modules fabricated with patented Epi Thin-Silicon™ technology. The technology is a direct gas to module process, which reduces operational and capital costs by up to 50 % compared to standard wafer processes.
The PVSEC exhibition represents the first step of a prototype feasibility screening process to assess the products’ adaptability to the European market. The SunBank™ and the OptiMax™ Wave have recently become available in the US market.
PVSEC visitors are invited to learn more about Hanwha Solar’s portfolio at the company’s booth, 3.1/G26. Furthermore, representatives from Hanwha Solar’s R&D Center in Silicon Valley will be present at PVSEC conference on September 25 and introduce the oral presentations about Silicon PERC Technology and Silicon Cell Characterization and Modeling.
About Hanwha Solar
Hanwha Solar is a global provider of total solar energy solutions and a leading manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers and photovoltaic cells and modules. As the flagship company of Korea’s Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE 500 company—Hanwha Solar offers value beyond its high-quality products by providing various value-added services such as joint-development, project funding and co-marketing. As a global solar energy solution provider, Hanwha Solar maintains a strong worldwide presence, with employees located throughout Europe, North America and Asia. It embraces environmental responsibility and sustainability, playing a major role in the voluntary photovoltaic recycling program and various community-development projects. Delivering top value to customers through fully-integrated solar solutions, Hanwha Solar’s overriding goal is to set new standards in innovation and value by redefining what it means to be a vertically integrated company. For more information, visitwww.hanwha-solarone.com.
About Hanwha Group
Founded in 1952, Hanwha Group is a leading Korean business group with 53 domestic affiliates and 78 global networks in three major sectors of manufacturing/construction, finance and service/leisure. In 2011, Hanwha Group held assets of USD 87.7 billion and total revenue of USD 31.6 billion. Putting strategic emphasis on renewable energies and global expansion, Hanwha Group has made successful advancements in solar energy, rechargeable batteries and biosimilars. Recently Hanwha became the 3rd largest solar cell manufacturer in the world through the successful acquisition of the German solar company Q-Cells. Hanwha Group has also extended its global footprint in Europe, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the United States. For more information, visit www.hanwha.com.
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