Kyocera Introduces Building-Integrated Solar PV Module System

Kyocera Solar, Inc. has released its latest solar PV product, MyGen Meridian(TM), a UL listed module and mounting system designed to blend in with a tile roof. The product is the first in its BIPV (Building-Integrated PhotoVoltaics) product line. In addition to serving as an integral part of the roof, MyGen Meridian(TM) pairs Kyocera’s highly-efficient “d.Blue” solar cells with black frames, making the product powerful and inconspicuous. When combined with standard concrete roofing tiles, MyGen Meridian(TM) visually blends with a home’s architecture, becoming an energy producing enhancement to the home’s roof. MyGen Meridian(TM) also incorporates two unique design features, a free airflow framing system for increased thermal efficiency and a “cassette” type module installation. The “cassette” design allows for easy installation and simple replacement of damaged modules without disturbing the roofing material. The “d.Blue” PV cells are made in a manufacturing process that creates a microscopic texture on the cell’s multi-crystalline silicon surface. This reduces reflectance and maximizes the amount of sunlight the cell absorbs, which is evident in the “d.Blue” module’s increased power output and “deep blue” color. Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced […]

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