Photovoltaic module manufacturers moved the solar sector with the launch of high-efficiency and high-power solar panels during the SNEC 2020 fair, China's largest solar technology event, based in Shanghai.
During the event, JA Solar displayed its 800 W (810 W) ultra-high power module, the highest power of all presented at the fair. “Innovation and technological development are part of JA Solar’s DNA. This launch reinforces our commitment to our customers and also to the environment, by launching increasingly technological, efficient products that move towards reducing the LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) of a solar system, providing an increase in the scale of use of these systems”, highlighted Felipe Santos, sales manager at JA Solar.
The second highest power panel, 780 W, was launched by Tongwei. AND Trina Solar showcased its 660W ultra-high power module with optimized product design, which was built on top of the 600W version launched three weeks ago.
Also during the fair, Jinko Solar presented its new generation of high-efficiency 610 W Tiger Pro. According to the manufacturer, the conversion efficiency of this tile strip module can reach 22,3%.
The search for greater module efficiency has motivated the international photovoltaic industry to research and develop larger solar panels connected by more cells.
Proof of this was the presentation, during the fair, of modules with wafer sizes starting at 157,75 mm, which gradually increased to 158,75 mm, 161 mm, 166 mm, 182 mm and 210 mm until reaching 217 mm. x 217mm. This latest module presented by Zhonghuan Semiconductor.
Other manufacturers also presented new products at SNEC 2020. See below:
| Company | Products | Technology | Module Output (W) | Conversion efficiency (%) | Wafer size (mm) |
| JinkoSolar | Tiger Pro N-type 78-cell bifacial module | Tiling ribbon, MBB | 610 | 22.31 | 182 |
| JA Solar | JumboBlue | 1/3 cut, 11MBB, PERC | 800 | 20.50 | 210 |
| Tongwei | PERC, mono shingled module G12 | Shingled module+G12, Large wafer | 760-780 | 21.90 | 210 |
| Trina Solar | Vertex | MBB, non-destructive cutting, high-density encapsulation | 660 | 21.20 | 210 |
| LONG Solar | Hi-MO 5 super-high module | Gallium doped wafer+half-cut+9BB | 540 | 21.1 | 182 |
| Canadian Solar | HiKu6 | Mono PERC | 590 | 21.30 | 182 |
| Risen | TITAN 600W+ | PERC, half-cut, 12BB | 615 | 21.2 | 210 |
| GCL-SI | GCL-M12/50GDF | 1/3 cut, non-destructive cutting+ high-density encapsulation | 505 | 20.8 | 210 |
| Suntech | Ultra | PERC, MBB, 1/3 cut | 605 | 21.30 | 210 |
| Yingli Green | Panda Bifacial | 1/3 cut, 9BB | 550 | 21.6 | 210 |
| Seraphim | SII all-black half-cut | Half-cut, MBB, PERC | 530 | 20.30 | 210 |
| LDK Solar | Mono 210, large size | 1/3 cut, PERC+SE, MBB | 500 | 22.40 | 210 |
| Jinergy | Super-high, mono PERC | Half-cut, MBB, HJT | 510 | / | 166 |
| SPIC | 156 cell, half-cut, white backsheet | IBC 6BB half-cut | 505 | 21.6 | 158.75 |
| ZNshine Solar | 150 cell, 10MBB, mono PERC | 10MBB, anti-PID degradation | 520 | 21.79 | 210 |
| DZS Solar | G12-66P bifacial | Shingled module+G12 large wafer | 635 | 22.1 | 210 |
| Joywood | Niwa® Super615W high-efficiency bifacial | Topcon, 11BB | 615 | 22.10 | 210 |
| EGing | Gallium doped MBB SE+PERC high-efficiency module | Gallium doped MBB, SE+PERC, 1/3 cut | 545 | 21.20 | 210 |
| HT-SAAE | 78 cell, half-cut, mono, single glass module | Half cut, 9BB | 595 | 21.3 | 182 |
| Thalesun | BISTAR PRO | Half-cut+10BB | 590 | 21.0 | 182 |
| HT Solar Group | Mount Tai 6.0 | Interconnection, PERC, MBB, high-density encapsulation | 600 | 21.71 | 182 |
| CECEP | 182-cell large size wafer | MBB, half-cut, PERC, non-destructive cutting | 540 | 21 | 182 |
Photovoltaic energy integrated into buildings
A difference in this year's SNEC edition was that many manufacturers, such as LONGi Solar, Jinko Solar, Yingli Green and Talesun, launched BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics) products – solutions that integrate photovoltaic systems into the design and architecture of the most diverse buildings – such as ceiling coverings and curtains.
Among the products launched is China's first full-color BIPV curtain wall, consisting of five color schemes: black, blue, purple, red and green, introduced by JinkoSolar. The company aims to open a new green construction market with diverse projects.
Another launch was the “LONGi Roof”. The manufacturer designed the product to meet the needs of C&I roof systems, and after just over a year, the production line and design were finally commissioned. The solution is produced by LONGi Energy, a subsidiary of the LONGi Group.
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