This means that the companys latest range of modules, which have a power rating of up to 300 Wp, can actually deliver an output up to five Wp greater than the stated maximum. The modules can be used in a wide range of applications and mark the latest achievement from Tenesols complete quality process.
Tenesol, which is the worlds leading French photovoltaics operator (both in turnover and production), achieved positive tolerance following extensive research and development work at its advanced production facility in Toulouse, France. The facility boasts some industry-leading capabilities including the only Electroluminescence (flash test) machine in France and Tenesols unique 52 stage panel checking process (considerably more than the standard 10 stage).
This latest achievement is a mark of Tenesols ability to create PV modules of the highest quality and productivity, says Benoit Rolland, General Manager of Tenesol.
The companys commitment to Total Quality and innovation is demonstrated through its certifications ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and a unique 52 stage module testing process, which goes above and beyond the norm for our industry. This manufacturing philosophy has led to the creation of the companys first positive tolerance modules and will no doubt lead to more successes in the future.
The TE 2200 range uses high-output multicrystalline and monocrystalline technologies. Modules have an efficiency of up to 15.2 percent and a maximum power output of 250 Wp.
Each individual module undergoes an extremely thorough testing process that includes flash testing after passing through a climatic chamber at extreme temperatures, checking every cell and every string individually by camera to spot even minute cracks, power measurement using class A solar simulators, peel-test to check soldering points, gel-content test to monitor the lamination process and electroluminescence tests.
