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Solar Group solution reduces the appearance of the hot-spot effect

Drain Smart, a 100% national product, provides even more kWh in energy generation

21-07-22-canal-solar-Solution from Solar Group reduces the appearance of the hot-spot effect

Smart Drain, from Solar Group. Photo: Reproduction

Reduce the frequency of module cleaning and maintenance and being of easy installation, simply fitting it into the frame. These are some of the advantages of Smart Drain, an innovative solution launched by SolarGroup.

The product, made of polypropylene in a single injected plastic part, it also has protection against ultraviolet radiation and drains accumulated water.

The equipment also preventshot-spot effect birth and provides more kWh in generation. “This is the first 100% national solution. It is patented, adapting to all module frame thicknesses: 30mm, 35mm and 40mm”, reported the manufacturer.

How did the idea to create the product come about?

According to a Norberto da Costa, Marketing & Sales Manager at Solar Group, the idea came from observation in the field. “We have very close contact with integrators and our experts are always attentive to needs.”

“We saw that this product could bring more energy generation gains, with a relatively low investment. We put R&D (Research and Development) to develop and the result is there – a simple and very efficient equipment”, He highlighted.

21-07-22-canal-solar-Solution from Solar Group reduces the appearance of the hot-spot effect
Drain Smart will be displayed at the Solar Group stand at Intersolar. Photo: Reproduction

Expectations for the Brazilian market

Regarding the product's expectations for the photovoltaic market in the country, he said that they are the best possible. "O Smart Drain brings a proven savings in the maintenance of systems, in addition to preventing the emergence of the hot-spot effect in the cell.

“In addition, Brazil has 16 GW of solar panels installed that can benefit from our patented solution”, he highlighted.

Drain Smart will be at Intersolar

Da Costa also emphasized that such a solution is in the Intersolar South America 2022, which will be held between the 23rd and 25th of August, at Expo Center Norte, located in the city of São Paulo (SP).

“We are setting up a special space this year that will bring a unique experience to fair visitors. O Smart Drain will be present and everyone can expect even more news”, he concluded.

Mateus Badra
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Mateus Badra

Journalist graduated from PUC-Campinas. He worked as a producer, reporter and presenter on TV Bandeirantes and Metro Jornal. He has been following the Brazilian electricity sector since 2020.

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