Eternit SA, a Brazilian building materials supplier, says it has developed a 50W panel for building-integrated PV (BIPV) applications. The 1 kg module features monocrystalline passivated emitter and rear cell technology (PERC).
Eternallya Brazil-based building materials supplier, introduced a new solar module for BIPV applications at the recent Intersolar South America trade show and conference in São Paulo.
The panel weighs just 1 kg, or 3 kg per square meter, and can be installed on a variety of surfaces, including all kinds of roofs, facades and modular structures, according to the company.
It measures 960mm x 360mm x 3mm, with monocrystalline PERC solar cells and 50W of power. It has an open-circuit voltage of 12.03 V, a short-circuit current of 4.19 A and a temperature coefficient of -0.32% per degree Celsius.
The Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (Inmetro) has already certified the module.
“With the Eternit Solar Leaf, we hope to increase our share in the solar energy sector, explore new sales channels and expand the brand’s presence across the country, in addition to strengthening our commitment to promoting clean and sustainable energy” , said Eternit Commercial Director Rodrigo. Inácio.
The manufacturer claims that the module’s light weight offers significant logistical benefits to the supply chain.
“The module is easy to transport and can be carried by one person without the need for machinery. We do not rule out the export of the product in the future,” said Inácio. “The frameless aluminum construction makes installation easier, without the need for an additional metal mounting structure, reducing costs, time and labor.”
Eternit offers a 10-year product warranty and a 25-year performance warranty for the Solar Leaf.
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