At the recently concluded Intersolar Europe 2024, AIKO, the pioneer in back-contact technology, showcased its latest product offerings for diverse applications.
Residential ABC module
Speaking to TaiyangNews during the show, AIKO showcased the recent expansion of its residential NEOSTAR product family with the launch of the 3rd generation double-glass Neostar 3S54 model under the ‘Infinite’ brand name. This 54 full-black ABC-cell-based double-glass series model offers power classes of 460 W to 485 W and an efficiency of up to 24.3%, added AIKO. The module, with dimensions of 1,762 x 1,134 x 30 mm in less than 2 m² active area, offers an efficiency of 24.3%. Its high efficiency can be attributed to ABC technology’s key features—partial shading optimization, improved temperature coefficient of -0.26%/℃, and high-temperature restriction. The all-black appearance makes this small-size module suitable for residential rooftop applications. The company says this high-efficiency module will be offered with a 25-year product and a 30-year linear power performance warranty.
C&I ABC module
AIKO displayed its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) 72 full-black ABC-cell 3rd generation monofacial Comet 3N72e series model. This 72-ABC-cell-based full-black aesthetic module, with dimensions of 2,278 x 1,134 x 30 mm, will be offered in power classes between 625 W and 650 W with an efficiency of 25.2%. The company claimed that the 25.2% efficiency would become the industry benchmark and the module will be commercially available by the end of this year. This module’s ultra-high efficiency underscores AIKO’s successful implementation of busbarless or 0BB metallization technology, where the soldering ribbon is glued on top of the cell instead of soldering on specific points. When commercially available, the model will be offered with a 25-year product warranty coupled with a 30-year linear performance warranty.
On the other hand, the company also promoted the bifacial Comet 3N72e series model under the ‘Infinite’ brand, which boasts a power output of 645 W and an efficiency of 25%. This module, with 70% (+/-5%) bifaciality, possesses features identical to those of its monofacial counterpart. The company offers 15 years of product and 30 years of performance warranty for this bifacial ABC series module. The expected commercial availability of this module is Q1 2025, added AIKO.
Low load-bearing roof application
The BC module maker also introduced a glassless lightweight Nebula 2P series ABC module for low-load roof applications. This 54-cell ABC module in a 108-half-cell layout boasts a power output of 460 W and an efficiency of 23%. With an active surface area of less than 2 m², the module weighs only 8.6 kg. The module, with dimensions of 1,762 x 1,134 x 30 mm and an innovative integration of backside crossbar channels with a black frame, offers a rigid structure. Once commercially available in Q1 2025, the module will be offered with 12 years of product and 25 years of performance warranty.