Certification was issued by the independent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) testing institutes. In addition to checking for degradation due to climatic influences (cold, heat, moisture, climate changes) and mechanical stresses (hail, wind updraft, wind pressure, snow), the module's fire characteristics were also tested.
Certification according to UL 1703 stands for verified safety and confirms the top notch product features of our photovoltaic modules, commented executive vice president of sales Peter Schneidewind. This represents an important milestone for introducing our crystalline and thin film solar modules to the North American market, which will give our business in the USA and Canada a significant boost.
The solar modules Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60 and Bosch Solar Module µm-Si plus convince thanks to their high-quality workmanship and attractive yields even under sub-optimal levels of sunlight. Furthermore, both module types fulfill all California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements for energy efficiency and environmental compatibility.
Bosch Solar Energy will also be showcasing the micromorphous thin film module in combination with a mounting system, which was developed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth. The innovative new slide-in system enables the rapid and safe installation of the frameless thin film solar modules. Tracks are used instead of the usual clamps.
The photovoltaic modules are simply inserted into the guide pieces and fastened instantly. This cuts the installation time in half to 15 seconds per module. This means that around twice as many modules can be installed in the same amount of time as one could using a conventional four-point clamping system. This combination of micromorphous thin film module and mounting system is also UL 1703 certified.
Furthermore, Bosch Solar Energy will for the first time present its CIS thin film modules, which are particularly well-suited for architecturally demanding PV solutions and facade installations.
