Ontario, Canada — March 18, 2009 – SANYO Canada Inc, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO), a leading company for energy and environment, today introduces the HIT Power® N Series of solar panels featuring SANYO’s proprietary HIT® technology. The new series features the latest technological improvements including higher module output, lower voltage, space savings and lower installation costs that make the HIT Power® N Series the most efficient and competitive cost per kWh panels in the solar market today. The HIT Power® N Series solar panels will be available in North America from SANYO’s authorized representatives, including SunWize Technologies, Conergy and Focused Energy from April.
Today’s announcement for the HIT Power® N Series coincides with the inauguration of SANYO’s newest and most high-tech module production facility. SANYO, as announced in October 2008, is expanding its Monterrey, Mexico facility, providing up to 50MW in production capacity, more than double the current output amount.
HIT® stands for Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer. HIT® solar cells developed by SANYO are hybrid solar cells composed of single crystalline silicon wafers surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers. The unique structure minimizes defects within the p/n junction of the cell, producing highly efficient cells capable of achieving up to 17.1% module efficiency while producing more power even at higher temperatures. Using HIT Power® N Series solar panels allows maximum power generation per square foot, reducing the number of panels needed. The improved technology also features a higher output range (205 - 215W) and lower voltage (Vpm: 40.7-42.0V) – which means up to 60% more capacity per string and fewer parallel connections, cutting total installation costs. Each HIT Power® N module contains 72 cells that are 5” x 5” (125mm²), compared to HIT Power® B modules which contain 96 cells that are 4” x 4” (104mm²).
HIT® cells offer superior temperature characteristics compared to conventional crystalline silicon cells. The result is 10% - (or more) - energy produced at higher temperatures compared to standard silicon-based solar panels. All HIT Power® N Series solar panels guarantee customers receive 100% of the nameplate rated power (or more) at the time of purchase. With more kWh per rated watt, SANYO’s HIT Power® N Series solar panels quicken return on investment and are ideal for areas with performance-based incentives and renewable energy credits.
The HIT Power® N series will complement the successful HIT Power® B series, which was launched in June of 2008. Like the HIT Power® B Series, HIT Power ® N series modules have enhanced materials for higher heat performance. Also, the HIT Power® B series and HIT Power® N series have similar frame structures and pre-drilled grounding and mounting holes for easy installation. The HIT Power® N series is unique, however, in its cell design and configuration.
Summary of SANYO’s HIT Power® N series new features:
- Higher module output
- Lower voltage
- Space savings
- Lower installation costs
- Superior performance in hot temperature areas
- Easier installation
- Dual ground hole options
- MC4 locking connectors for added safety
- USE2 cables with more insulation for added safety
- Frame height permitting interchangeable clips
- Static load rating of 60 PSF
SANYO’s HIT Power® N series solar panels operate silently and have no moving parts, making them among the lightest per watt in the industry. Unique eco-packaging minimizes cardboard packaging waste. In addition, the packing density of the HIT Power® N Series solar panels helps reduce transportation, fuel and storage costs per installed watt. The silicon wafers inside HIT Power® N Series solar panels are made in California, and then assembled in Mexico at SANYO’s certified factory – ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001. For more information on SANYO’s HIT Power® solar panels, please visit: http://en.ca.sanyo.com/Solar
Press Contact:
KC Chang
SANYO Canada Inc.
Address: 201 Creditview Road, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T1
Tel: (905)265-4100
Fax: (905)265-4101
kchang@sci.sanyo.com
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