Day4 Energy Introduces the Next Generation of Solar Electric Modules
New Guardian Technology Offers Intelligent Shading Protection, High Power Density, and Better ROI
BURNABY, BC,
"With greater performance over the day, year and lifetime of the product, more energy is collected and more kilowatt hours are produced. This means a greater return on investment for the solar installation", said Day4 Energy president,
This new development builds on the Day4(R) Electrode platform, which is an advanced construction technology that directly replaces the decades-old soldering methods that are widely used to manufacture solar panels. By improving connections to and between PV cells, the Day4 Electrode delivers quality solar electric products with higher performance, longer lifetime, improved aesthetics and lower cost. The Day4 Electrode further enables more efficient design and manufacturing of next generation PV technologies. Guardian Technology is applicable to a wide variety of PV cell designs including back contact cell concepts and high efficiency cell designs currently under development at Day4 Energy.
"This new technology offers a great advantage for system performance under real world conditions. It will now be possible to install in areas that were thought of as unsuitable and still produce positive returns on the solar investment", says Leonid Rubin, chief technology officer of Day4 Energy. The company has been granted patent protection in relation to this new, unique technology.
The 60MC-I featuring Guardian Technology is in the process of receiving IEC - TUV Rheinland and UL certifications and based on very positive internal testing is expected to be certified for sale in both the European and North American markets in early 2010. The module will be launched at the EU PVSEC in
About Day4 Energy:
Day4 Energy Inc. is Canada's largest manufacturer of high performance photovoltaic (PV) modules for residential, commercial and utility scale installations around the world. By fundamentally improving on the design and assembly of solar modules, Day4 Energy produces unique PV panels of high power density, increased lifetime and uncompromised aesthetic appearance. Day4 Energy partners with international technology leaders to develop and deliver IEC- and UL-certified solar products to customers throughout
For further information: For further information: Therese Hayes, Head, Corporate Development, (604) 296-0434, [email protected]; Agnieszka Pozniak, Media Contact, (604) 296-0415, [email protected]
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