Boviet Solar showing new products at Intersolar, and more module news from January
Top global solar module brands are constantly innovating their product lines and hitting new benchmarks in cell efficiency and supply chain transparency. Here is the latest module news to hit our inbox.
Boviet Solar Technology will be showcasing its new lines of N-Type solar cell-based PV modules at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America trade show, at booth number 2035 at the San Diego, California Convention Center.
“We’re looking forward to connecting with our partners and clients at Intersolar NA, where we’ll share exciting developments happening at our company, including updates on Boviet’s U.S. Phase 1 PV module and Phase 2 PV cell manufacturing, as well as advancements in our manufacturing, technology, and product innovations,” said Sienna Cen, President of Boviet Solar USA.
Based in Vietnam, Boviet Solar is known for its Gamma Series Monofacial and Vega Series Bifacial PV. Featuring N-Type cell, half-cut, multi-busbar, and large cell designs, these modules deliver higher power output, capture more light, and generate more energy. At Intersolar, the company will display the latest module offerings:
Vega Series Mono-Monofacial PV Module I N-Type
- Application Type: Residential
- Maximum Power Output: 435W
- Design Type: Black Frame / Transparent Back
- Module Efficiency: 22.28%
- Cell Efficiency: 24.5%
- Module Dimensions: 67.8 x 44.65 x 1.19 inches
- Module Weight: 44.09 lb
- Module Code: BVM7609M-XXX-H-HC-BF
Vega Series Mono-Bifacial PV Module I N-Type
- Application Type: C&I / Utility
- Maximum Power Output: 580W
- Design Type: Single Glass / Silver Frame / Transparent Backsheet
- Module Efficiency: 22.45%
- Cell Efficiency: 24.5%
- Module Dimensions: 89.69 x 44.65 x 1.38 inches
- Module Weight: 61.73 lb
- Module Code: BVM7612M-XXX-H-HC-BF
Vega Series Mono-Bifacial PV Module I N-Type
- Application Type: Utility
- Maximum Power Output: 630W
- Design Type: Double Glass / Silver Frame
- Module Efficiency: 23.3%
- Cell Efficiency: 24.5%
- Module Dimensions: 93.86 x 44.65 x 1.3 inches
- Module Weight: 71.65 lb
- Module Code: BVM8611M-XXXR-H-HC-BF-DG
Vega Series Mono-Bifacial PV Module I N-Type
- Application Type: Utility
- Maximum Power Output: 720W
- Design Type: Double Glass / Silver Frame
- Module Efficiency: 23.18%
- Cell Efficiency: 24.5%
- Module Dimensions: 93.86 x 51.30 x 1.3 inches
- Module Weight: 83.78 lb
- Module Code: BVM8611M-XXX-H-HC-BF-DG
Boviet also says it is on track to achieve its targeted production ramp-up in the first half of 2025 at its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenville, North Carolina.
Trinasolar supply chain earns top marks from TÜV Rheinland
Trinasolar has received TÜV Rheinland’s AA rating for PV supply chain traceability covering all stages from polysilicon to modules. The AA rating is the highest possible rating, and Trinasolar is the first in the industry to achieve it.
“Strong supply chain traceability is a key indicator of transparency and reliability,” stated Xia Bo, SVP of TÜV Rheinland’s Products Division for Greater China. “Trinasolar has become the first in the industry to achieve the highest full-chain rating from polysilicon to modules, demonstrating its outstanding supply chain management capabilities.”
TÜV Rheinland conducted an on-site audit of Trinasolar’s supply chain traceability mechanisms. The evaluation included a rigorous assessment of the company’s supply chain management policies, system capabilities, and on-site execution. The audit aimed to verify the raw materials used at every stage of production meet the required consistency standards.
The rating system is divided into five levels, with Trinasolar receiving the top AA rating in all key segments, covering polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells and modules.
JA Solar debuts DeepBlue 5.0
JA Solar launched its latest innovation, the DeepBlue 5.0 PV module in January. JA Solar has enhanced the module across three critical areas. The wafer offers improved resistivity uniformity, ultra-low oxygen content (3 ppma), and superior minority carrier lifetime. Mass production is expected in Q4 2025.
The DeepBlue 5.0 uses Bycium+ 5.0 cell technology and integrates upgraded electrical architecture, optimized material enhancements, and structural refinements. The result is a module power up to 670W, module efficiency up to 24.8% and an ultra-high open-circuit voltage of 749 mV. DeepBlue 5.0 has a first-year degradation rate of ≤1% and annual linear degradation of ≤0.4%.
The module also boasts superior performance in low-light environments and complex weather conditions, ensuring stable energy output across diverse applications. JA calculates that the DeepBlue 5.0’s optical absorption and electrical optimization techniques, reduces the Levelized Cost of Energy by up to 4.3% compared to its predecessor, DeepBlue 4.0 Pro.
More module news on Solar Builder from January ….
Terrasmart has integrated its fixed-tilt racks and TerraTrak 1P Single Axis Tracker (SAT) with First Solar’s Series 7 TR1 module.
Sinovoltaics published an updated India Solar Supply Chain Map (SSCM) for Q4 2024 that highlights the rapidly evolving solar manufacturing landscape in India, which includes capacities for modules, cells, wafers, ingots, and polysilicon production.
North American solar module manufacturer Silfab Solar signed supply agreements with two notable community solar players in Nexamp and Pivot Energy. Both Nexamp and Pivot will receive Silfab Solar’s latest commercial panel—the 580 XM+.
