PV Panels

Details: Written by Super User; Category: Uncategorised; Published: 20 March 2018; Hits: 3383

Astronergy PV modules are currently the second largest manufacturer’s world wide of PV modules.

We are a Tier one manufacturer, in the top 2% of manufacturers worldwide.

Astronergy have taken out independent 3rd party re-insurance on the products through Munich Re, the world’s largest reinsurance company.

Munich Re reinsures the products for the full 25 year life of the panels.

Technology

With Astronergy’s continuous investment in research and development in cell efficiency, Astronergy is continuing to improve cell efficiency for greater output per panel.

The PV modules are put through extreme testing conditions which simulate real world environments to ensure high performance. All modules are fire resistant and PID free.

Testing

Astronergy pursues high quality throughout its entire production process Automated controls including our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) not only group cells by output current but also track all performance data.

Modules output wattage performance is measured and labeled using a “flasher” calibrated every 2 hours, modules then undergo extensive final testing to detect micro cracks, dead cells or dead strings which could impact long term reliability using a double electroluminescence inspection (EL)

These are the tests we carry out on each module:

UV Preconditioning Outdoor exposure Light soaking Hot Spot Thermal Cycling Humidity freeze Damp heat Mechanical load Corrosive Atmosphere Insulation Wet Leakage Highly accelerated stress

We also test the components of our PV modules respectively to ensure the best performance. We are not only focused on the electrical output for 25 years but also for the maximum durability for the entire life of the PV modules.

• Bypass Diode Thermal Testing • Materials and components testing
• Micro-crack testing • NOCT measurement
• Electrical Component Testing • Flash Testing

Reliability

Astronergy maintains close relationships with world class international laboratories including TUV,UL, IEC, CE, CGC, JET and Intertek, gaining the applicable certifications from countries such as Europe, Germany, USA, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

Our production processes receive a thorough 3rd party independent review from Black and Veatch and Insolux Corsan annually who conduct audits on Astronergy’s manufacturing processes and propose any improvements that can be made.