My long field experience with Solarworld modules measured in conjunction with an irradiance meter, shows that they do consistently out perform their STC ratings. Of course that's not a "take it to the bank" lab test. I've also seen Sunpower outperform its STC ratings.
R. Walters [email protected] Solar Engineer On Oct 13, 2010, at 2:01 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: > SolarWorld is pushing hard its 245-watt module with the claim that it has won > the Photon mag module competition in 2008 and 2009 (compared to several other > manufacturers). > > I can send the spec sheet to anyone who wants it. It states on the front > page: SolarWorld only delivers modules that have greater than or equal to > the nameplate rated power. (emphasis added) > > This implies clearly to me a minus zero percent power tolerance. > > And then you look at the finer print on page 2 and see under Power Tolerance > : +/- 3%* > *Only modules with flash-tested > or = Pmax are delivered. Linear warranty > guarantees Year 1 module output to > or + 97% or Pmax. > > I’m confused. Does this mod actually have a -0 PT or not? > > And on another note, are many of you finding it difficult to get an adequate > supply of PV mods to meet your demands these days? SolarWorld, Schott, Sharp > and Kyocera seem to be in short supply these days out in these here parts. > > Thanks, > marco > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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