- Both half-cell monocrystalline Q.PEAK DUO modules and
multicrystalline Q.PLUS modules demonstrate market-leading
anti-LeTID performances
- Fraunhofer CSP independently tested two batches of nine
different types of modules for in high-temperature conditions of up
to 75 degrees Celsius
- Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. CTO Daniel
Jeong remarked: "The performance of our Q.PEAK DUO and
Q.PLUS modules demonstrates Hanwha Q CELLS' continued commitment to
tackling the toughest challenges in the industry and highlights the
importance of focusing our R&D efforts in areas where we can
deliver the most added value to our customers."
BERLIN, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha Q CELLS
(collectively referring to Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL)
as well as Hanwha Q CELLS & Advanced Materials Corporation) (or
the "Company"), one of the largest solar cell and module
manufacturers in the world, today confirmed that its leading range
of solar modules have delivered exceptional performance in a recent
test conducted by Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (CSP)
to benchmark light and elevated temperature induced degradation
(LeTID) in solar cells.
Hanwha Q CELLS' modules were tested by Germany's Fraunhofer CSP and found to display
negligible power loss during high-temperature testing conditions of
up to 75 degrees Celsius. Both Hanwha Q CELLS' half-cell
monocrystalline Q.PEAK DUO modules and multicrystalline Q.PLUS
modules exhibited market-leading anti-LeTID performances among the
nine module types tested (comprising seven mono-Si and two
multicrystalline silicon modules), including modules produced by
various leading solar brands. The final test batch included two
modules from each category, resulting in 18 different
measurements.
The results of this test were presented at the EU PVSEC
conference in September titled: Benchmarking Light and Elevated
Temperature Induced Degradation (LETID).
Hanwha Q CELLS: anti-LeTID pioneer and market leader
The effects of light induced degradation (LID) on PERC
(passivated emitter rear cells) solar technology are well-known in
the PV industry, and are tested for during standard IEC
certification of solar cells. However, LeTID -- which is a
degradation effect identified on both monocrystalline silicon
(Cz-Si) and multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) cells at temperatures
above 50 degrees Celsius -- can account for cell
degradation of up to 10%, but is less understood across the
industry.
Hanwha Q CELLS was the first solar cell developer in the
industry to link the degradation of PERC cells to high temperatures
and was thus the first company to devise a solution to suppress
LeTID in 2015, using its Q.ANTUM cell technology that suppresses
LID as well as LeTID. While the exact root cause of LeTID is still
a topic of much debate among photovoltaic researchers, Hanwha
Q CELLS' Yield Security pledge guarantees that the Company's
mono and multi Q.ANTUM products are certified anti-LeTID -- a
claim that few other manufacturers can make.
By controlling for both LID and LeTID, Hanwha Q CELLS can
guarantee a reliable module power for the lifetime of its modules.
The Fraunhofer CSP results further demonstrate the reliability and
durability that the Company's Q.PEAK DUO (Cz-Si) and Q.PLUS (mc-Si)
solar modules deliver, with both module types exhibiting <1%
power loss during Fraunhofer CSP's stringent testing procedure.
As showcased in the graph from Fraunhofer CSP, Hanwha Q CELLS'
monocrystalline (Cz-Si) and multicrystalline (mc-Si) solar modules
performed favorably when exposed to accelerated LeTID test
conditions (CID -- current-induced degradation at 75°C and
operation in maximum power point (MPP) mode) compared to other
solar module brands tested.
Commenting on the Fraunhofer CSP test results, Hanwha Q CELLS
Co., Ltd. CTO Daniel Jeong said:
"The performance of our Q.PEAK DUO and Q.PLUS modules demonstrates
Hanwha Q CELLS' continued commitment to tackling the toughest
challenges in the industry and highlights the importance of
focusing our R&D efforts in areas where we can deliver the most
added value to our customers."
"Hanwha Q CELLS is proud to be at the forefront of anti-LeTID
technology and will continue to shape and support the solar
industry by developing new photovoltaic technologies and tackling
head-on the technical hurdles that arise. We do this to ensure that
our products are the go-to option for discerning developers who
want to install quality that lasts and performs reliably,
regardless of the conditions," said Jeong.
Fraunhofer CSP's LeTID paper was presented at the
35th EU PVSEC Conference and Exhibition held in
Brussels, Belgium, between
September 24-28 this year. This
attached graph is an updated chart that highlights the results for
Hanwha Q CELLS' modules.
About Hanwha Q CELLS
Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL) 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 Malaysia and China. Hanwha Q CELLS offers the full spectrum
of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from 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, the company 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.hanwha-qcells.com.
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