Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has released a new n-type bifacial solar panel with a power of 425 W and a conversion efficiency of 21.8%.
Australia’s Tindo Solar has launched its new Walara range, including the 425W G3P module which it says is the first range of Australian-made solar panels with locally designed and manufactured n-type and bifacial technologies.
“The Walara series represents a significant leap forward in Australian solar technology,” said Richard Petterson, CEO of Tindo. “Our goal was to create a product that is an evolution of our previous panels, created based on installation and customer needs.”
The Walara 425 MW panel features 108 half-cut n-type cells which Tindo said reduces energy loss due to resistance and heat, leading to higher overall efficiency. The two-sided panel features fully tempered 3.2mm double ARC glass, allowing it to capture sunlight from both sides, significantly increasing overall power.
“This development ensures that the panels perform exceptionally well under the demanding conditions in Australia,” the company said.
The panel measures 1,722mm x 1,133mm x 35mm and weighs 22kg. It has an operating temperature between -40 C and 85 C and the no-load voltage is 38.91 V and the short circuit current is 14 A. It features a junction box with an IP68 rating and a 35 mm frame made of black anodized Aluminum alloy which according to Tindo Minimizes solar microcracks and ensures long-term performance.
The panel comes with a 25-year performance warranty for 87.4% of the initial efficiency and a 25-year product warranty.
The 425W GP3 is just one of the panels in the Walara range, with Tindo saying the range includes four unique power class modules, although the other sizes have not been revealed. The manufacturer said the series will be available in different cell configurations, as well as white-back, black-back and bifacial variants, making it suitable for a variety of installation requirements.
Petterson said the Walara series, available now, addresses the need for high quality and high performance combined with a reliable solution.
“We wanted to create a unique competitive advantage for local suppliers and installers, providing value-based options for customers looking to use solar energy to increase their energy security,” he said. “Our priority remains to drive innovation through domestic manufacturing, providing Australian consumers with locally made technology that is designed to thrive in local weather conditions.”
The release of the new panel comes as Tindo Solar explores the potential to significantly increase its manufacturing output with plans to Factory with a capacity of 1 GW in one of the eastern states.
Tindo Solar’s existing manufacturing facility in Adelaide has an annual capacity of 360,000 panels, but the company plans to build a new factory capable of producing 1.9 million panels per year.
Petterson has said the new factory will be well positioned to play a key role in developing a competitive domestic solar energy manufacturing industry and wider supply chain.
“Our solar panel gigafactory can… first stepby providing the scale and volume to ensure sustained demand to attract local investment further down the chain,” he said.
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