Hanwha Q CELLS Launches New Bifacial Floating Solar Module Model

Double-sided Module... Up to 20% Additional Electricity Production
Floating Module with Safety for Aquatic Environments Released

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Hanwha Q CELLS is introducing solar modules that can produce up to 20% additional electricity and solar modules that can generate electricity on water.

Hanwha Q CELLS announced that on the 22nd, it will launch domestically the Q.PEAK DUO G9 bifacial module (bifacial module G9), which can generate power from both the front and rear of the solar module, and the Q.PEAK DUO G9 Poseidon module (Poseidon module G9), optimized for aquatic environments.

The newly released bifacial module G9 has a maximum front output of 460Wp (Watt-peak), which is 30Wp higher than the existing bifacial products. Unlike basic modules that generate power only from the front, bifacial modules generate power from both the front and rear, producing up to 20% additional electricity depending on the installation site conditions. The bifacial module G9 is equipped with Hanwha Q CELLS’ Quantum Duo Z technology, which includes Zero Gap, high-efficiency half-cell, and wiring design, providing superior quality.

Conventional solar modules gather dozens of cells on one panel and connect the cells with gaps between them to enhance physical stability. However, the 'Zero Gap' technology eliminates the space between cells by cutting standard cells in half to reduce resistance (half-cell) and fixing the cells with 12 rows of wiring, maintaining physical stability without gaps. Additionally, the reduced gap area allows for extra cells to be placed, delivering higher output from the same module area.

The Poseidon module G9 is a product that enhances safety in aquatic environments. It also uses POE (Polyolefin Elastomer), which has low permeability to moisture and vapor, ensuring long-term reliability. Its maximum output is 455Wp, an increase of 35Wp compared to the existing Poseidon products.

These new products were also released after undergoing rigorous quality inspections. In December last year, Hanwha Q CELLS became the first in the industry to obtain certification from the global verification body T?V Rheinland’s new Quality Control for Photovoltaics (QCPV) for solar modules. QCPV consists of three components: short-term and long-term reliability assessments, on-site sampling inspections, and raw material inspections. For long-term reliability assessments, the testing period is up to three times longer and conducted under harsher conditions than the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) quality inspection standards, evaluating the product’s long-term quality stability.

Kim Hee-chul, President of Hanwha Q CELLS, stated, "The newly launched products can generate more electricity from the same area and are optimized for utilizing idle land. Going forward, Hanwha Q CELLS will continue to release products with high quality and performance recognized in the global market, contributing to raising the quality standards of the Korean solar market."

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