Glass-glass solar panels

SolarWorld recently introduced its Sunmodule Protect glass-glass solar panel. No heavier than a standard glass-film panel, the new product is protected by one of the industry’s highest-value performance guarantees. In Sunmodule Protect solar panels, SolarWorld has substituted a panel’s conventional backsheet with lightweight glass, so as to better shield energy-producing solar cells from the elements. Even with a second pane of glass, Sunmodule Protect solar panels remain light, at about 46 pounds, comparable to glass-film panels. In addition, they include the same sturdy aluminum frame used in Sunmodule Plus glass-film panels, so will still work with all of the line’s approved mounting systems.

These advancements have allowed SolarWorld to extend its linear performance guarantee to 30 years, up from 25 years—offering only 0.35% percentage points in lower performance protection over each of the 30 years. This is currently one of the best performance guarantees available in the world solar market. Sunmodule Protect solar panels will debut in the second half of 2013.

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