Japan's Sharp Corporation has expanded its solar module product portfolio with a new monocrystalline 445W solar PV module using M6 (166mm) wafer sized cells. This is in addition to the company's September 2020 launch of its M6 sized 440W module—NU-JD440 (see Sharp Unveils 440W Half-Cell Solar Module).
The new monocrystalline module with 445W nominal power output—NU-JD445—is also a half-cell panel and comes with a module efficiency of 20.1%, explains Sharp that adds it has a system voltage of up to 1,500 V while touting a low temperature coefficient of -0.347% per °C. Sharp has used 9 busbar technology with round wires to improve module reliability as a multi-busbar (MBB) increases performance gain of each individual cell.
The 445 W product is targeted for ground mounted and commercial rooftop installations. The module has 2,108mm x 1,048mm dimensions and weighs 25 kg. For installation, Sharp says it uses 1,670 mm long cables for 'problem-free cabling' during installation of the modules that come with IEC61215 and IEC61730 certifications.
"We are pleased to be expanding our half-cell portfolio with a new mono module with a higher wattage of 445 W. Our new high-performance module was specially developed for outdoor and commercial or industrial roof installations," said Sharp Energy Solutions Europe's Sales Manager EMEA, Andrew Lee. "With our constantly adapted product portfolio and our team in Germany, we can always respond and cater to the needs and demands of our customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East in the best possible way."
In December 2020, Sharp added 2 new module products to its half-cell solar PV portfolio with 360W and 370W power output using M6 wafer size (see New PERC Half-Cell Modules From Sharp).
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