Silicon Valley-based solar company SoloPower, announced the launch of its flexible, thin-film solar modules.
The company produces copper indium gallium di-selenide (CIGS) modules with a roll-to-roll electroplating process.
SoloPower said the SFX1-i module (80Wp, 0.3m x 2.9m, 2.3kg / 5lbs.)–which will be on display at InterSolar 2010, July 13th-15th in San Francisco,
CA–represents the
first of several products in the flexible module product line
Tim Harris, CEO, SoloPower, said the module is designed for commercial and industrial roofs. They can be mounted in locations with low weight-bearing ability, and are available in multiple sizes for efficient filling of irregularly shaped roofs. They are also installed at zero tilt, which increases the system’s coverage ratio and therefore power density.
The company is currently producing the panels in San Jose, CA, and plans for a capacity expansion are in the works. The modules will be available in the second half of 2010.
Solo Power has joined with elQ Energy Inc. to provide a product package that includes customized wiring.The combined offering allows purchasers to obtain a single price quote for a solar array’s entire electrical system, including PV modules, pre-fabricated wiring, and eIQ Energy’s vBoost DC-to-DC converter modules, which enable parallel wiring.
Parallel wiring eliminates panel interactions a method that is generally recognized for providing better power density and energy harvesting. The approach can also cut system costs by eliminating cabling and combiner boxes, and reducing the labor needed during system installation.
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