Silfab launches 640W utility-scale solar panels

Silfab Solar, a Toronto-based solar cell and module manufacturer with a factory in South Carolina, United States, has launched a new systemjpe bifacial modules for applications in large-scale PV projects.

“Silfab is pleased to announce its Silfab Utility NTC 620-640 XL bifacial modules with nearly 23 percent efficiency, improved shade tolerance and low-light performance, custom cables and connectors and superior durability, including an industry-leading hail rating ,” the company said in a statement.

The panel is available in three versions with output power ranging from 620 W to 640 W. It measures 2,465 mm x 1,133 mm x 35 mm and weighs 29.5 kg.

The new product has an energy conversion efficiency ranging from 22.20% to 22.92% and a temperature coefficient of -0.29%/C. The no-load voltage ranges from 57.21 V to 57.76 V and the short circuit current is between 13.55 A and 13.76 A.

The module also features an IP68 housing, 3.2mm anti-reflective glass on the front and a transparent back plate.

It comes with a 30-year linear performance warranty and a 25-year product warranty. The first year degradation is reported to be less than 2.0%. The final power over 30 years is guaranteed to be no less than 89.3% of the nominal output power.

“Silfab’s newest facility in South Carolina will soon provide the company with 1 GW of domestic cell production and add another 1.3 GW of made in America module capacity,” the manufacturer said. “The facility will be put into use at the end of this year.”