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Exceptional high temperature tolerance
- a crystalline solar panel decreases in power output over twice as
rapidly as the Kaneka GEB.
Kaneka
Silicon PV's generated watt-power is about the same as that of other
crystalline silicon PVs during the winter months, but in summer, the
Kaneka Silicon PV generates significantly more power compared to other
crystalline silicon PVs.
Kaneka modules can deliver maximum
performance
during summer when the electricity is needed most for air-conditioners
in houses and offices. |
Source:
"NEDO/Ritsumeikan University
Demographic Module Field Test and Operational Analysis" presented at
the International PV SEC-11, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 1999.
Installation location: Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture Japan Slope angle:
15.3 degree |
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Exceptional
performance in low light
and shady conditions - a regular crystalline panel will cease to
function when shade falls on part of the panel. With the Kaneka LSU,
shade will only impact on the portion of the panel the shade obscures
Additionally, Kaneka solar panels
have superior light absorption per nominal watt power. They absorb more
of the sun's spectrum. Compared with
mono-crystalline silicon PV modules or poly-crystalline silicon
PV modules, Kaneka generates considerably more power per nominal
watt power.
Assuming that the
total solar radiation per year (1.323kWh/m2) is 100%, Kaneka Silicon PV
can produce 90.95% of actually
generated watt-power, much higher than
that of other crystalline silicon PVs (80
to 84%). |
Source:
"NEDO/Ritsumeikan University Module Field Test and Operational
Analysis" presented at the
International PV SEC-11, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 1999. Installation
location: Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture Japan Slope angle: 15.3 degree |
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Lower
level of embedded energy. The
energy payback time is less than 2 years or around 30% less than a
crystalline solar panel - a decisive ecological advantage!
Energy Pay-back
Time is one of the most important aspects when evaluating the
ecological
benefit of PV systems. |
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The thickness of
the Kaneka cell is
0.3 micron, which
is 1/600 of that of crystalline silicon cell (approx. 200 microns). |
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Class leading
efficiency and stable
output power |
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High transmissivity
and impact
resistant glass (2400 Pa) |
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Uniform appearance
ideal for
applications where aesthetics are important |
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A rugged and
corrosion-resistant black
anodised aluminium frame ensuring dependable performance, even under
harsh weather conditions |
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Pre-drilled mounting
holes are
provided for ease of installation |
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Integrated bypass
diodes |
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MultiContact quick
connectors for safe
reliable series connections |
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Kaneka 60W thin film
solar panels have
a 25-year power warranty. The modules will maintain
more than 80% of minimum rated power for 25 years (based on data from
silicon PV modules installed over a month under conditions of 25ºC,
A.M. 1.5 and 100m W/cm2) |
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Each Kaneka LSU solar panel is
individually tested on the production line |
