Suntech Solar Panels
By Benter Adede, 11th Jul 2012 | Follow this author
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Reducing electricity costs by using Suntech Solar Panels
- About Suntech Solar Panels
- Suntech Solar panels setting the market standards
- Categories of Suntech solar panels
- Looking into the future
- Author's note
About Suntech Solar Panels
Suntech solar panels are used worldwide in over 80 countries. It is a popular brand and by the end of year 2011, there were over 15,000,000 panels sold. The brand was awarded the Gigaton Prize for Exemplary Carbon Emissions Reduction in 2011 and recently awarded 'Top Brand PV' Seal by EuPD Research, a leading market research and consultation firm, on 15th February 2012. It embraces new technology and has a 350-person strong research and development (R&D) team to ensure they stay abreast with current needs of its consumers. They have a wide range of solar panels for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility applications.
Suntech Solar panels setting the market standards
In addition to being the most affordable solar panels in the world, its silicon cells have a high conversion rate and can achieve up to 14.9% efficiency. This is typically 2 to 5% more than several panels available in the market. These panels can function even when there is limited sunlight. It uses an edge-isolation technology that allows it to maximise on the sunlight accessible to it. It has a higher output compared to most brands because it uses a light-induced degradation phenomenon. All users of these panels enjoy reduced monthly electricity bills.
Categories of Suntech solar panels
Suntech solar panels come in a wide variety and are divided into four categories. There are,
• The Commercial panels which are installed according to the consumer’s energy profile. The panels in this category include Wde HiPerforma (240 watts-245 watts), Vd (280 watts) and Vd SuperPoly (285 watts-290 watts).
• The residential panels which can be installed in two ways; with the main electricity grid or as a 'Stand-Alone' solar power system. The panels in this category include the Adb+ (185 watts-190 watts) and Wde HiPerforma (240 watts-245 watts).
• Utility scale panels which are designed to maximise the value of utility projects while minimising the system cost balance. The panels in this category include Reliathon (275 watts- 280 watts), Wde HiPerforma (240 watts - 245 watts), Vd (280 watts) and Vd SuperPoly (285 watts- 290 watts).
Looking into the future
Suntech is a solar panel worth investing in considering it has a 10 year workmanship warranty in addition to being safe. It is concerned about the environment and therefore considers occupational health as well as employing high safety management standards. It participates in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour Campaign in addition to having the highest international environmental protocols during the manufacturing process. The company is aiming at providing basic electricity to 20 million people by 2020.
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12th Jul 2012 (#)
This is an informative and useful article dear Benter! Thanks for sharing!
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16th Jul 2012 (#)
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
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16th Jul 2012 (#)
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29th Aug 2012 (#)
Interesting and easy to read. Thank you.
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9th Oct 2012 (#)
Wow, Benter, nice work! You sound Kenyan! I'm so inspired! What's writing for 'wikinut' like? Is it your full time job?
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