What do you think of the quality of the new Sharp modules? The 240
F2 has a good PTC rating, but a power tolerance range of 15% (+10%
-5%). With the frame and construction issues, I wonder if the
quality of Sharp modules is slipping.
Has Sharp cut quality to keep competitive?
Drake
09:34 PM 9/9/2011, you wrote:
Happy Friday.....so i was installing some sharp 240w modules today
and noticed again that the modules do not have any sealant between
the glass and the aluminum frame.....I have noticed this on the
216's and the 80's as well.....the glass and cells all seem to float
independent of the frame......all other modules we have used have a
sealant sometimes too much in the groove surrounding the glass
inside of the frame.....
As we were installing the modules we noticed significant 1/4"+ of
variance in frame dimensions from one end of module to other, with
mid clamps holding the modules on one side you could pull the frame
and it would move independently of the glass......
Does this manufacturing method have some advantages that i am not aware of?
It just seemed odd that the glass and silicone cells and backing
encapsulant can all move around without being held firmly in
place......we are new to using the sharp modules and was interested
to see if anyone else had any insight into this design....
Cheers.
--
Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
Renewable Energy Systems
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