Hannover Messe: SCHOTT Solar shows how an environmentally friendly power supply works

 

·        Energy 2009: SCHOTT Solar in hall 13, booth C49

·        Highlights: SCHOTT POLY and SCHOTT EFG Modules

·        Receivers for solar power plants set new standards

 

Mainz, April 14, 2009 – Securing the power supply and presenting alternative methods for generating it will be the main focus of the leading trade fair “Energy 2009” that is being held under the umbrella of the Hannover Messe (April 20 – 24, 2009). SCHOTT Solar offers solutions for both of these challenges that have more than proven themselves in everyday life. Visitors can learn more about the quality features that characterize the products from SCHOTT Solar in hall 13, booth C49. The main focus will be on the photovoltaic modules from the model ranges SCHOTT POLY and SCHOTT EFG, as well as SCHOTT receivers for large solar power plants based on parabolic trough technology. 

 

Overview of the modules on exhibition

The high-performance SCHOTT POLY 175 module is a true all-rounder, designed for a system voltage of up to 1000 V and equipped with rigorously tested multicrystalline solar cells with particularly narrow power tolerance. A so-called protective oxidic layer preserves the module’s aluminum frame for a much longer period of time. The SCHOTT POLY 175 can stand up to suction and pressure loads of up to 550 kg per square meter.

 

The SCHOTT POLY 225 is especially known for its extremely high nominal output. The surface area of the module is used extremely effectively, thanks to the 6-inch cells. The particularly close selection of module performance allows for serial connection with only slight connection losses. This means the SCHOTT POLY 225 is well-suited for both individual applications and larger systems.

 

SCHOTT Solar developed a special double glass technology that offers extremely high durability against severe weather conditions, strong suction and pressure loads, but also high ammonia or methane contamination levels in agricultural environments. The new SCHOTT Poly 300 combines 50 years of experience in encapsulation technology with the most advanced cell technology for generating sustained yields in places with extreme environmental conditions.

 

Besides the high power yields they offer and their high quality workmanship, the new EFG solar electricity modules from SCHOTT Solar offer many other advantages. They truly excel with their outstanding long-term electrical stability and high energy output. Their slightly textured, extremely homogeneous dark blue appearance gives these modules a high quality look. Besides, EFG technology is a patented technique for manufacturing wafers in an economical way and actually saves material. The SCHOTT EFG 165 is a combination of a manufacturing technique that conserves resources, high- performance cells and a 20-year performance guarantee.

 

Receivers for solar power plants – generating solar electricity on a grand scale

The CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) division of SCHOTT Solar also makes a major contribution towards environmentally friendly generation of energy. In this area of its business, the company develops and manufactures receivers that are a core component of solar power plants that use parabolic trough technology. These types of power plants are already being operated quite successfully in the U.S. and Spain and are capable of supplying entire cities with clean electricity. The latest generation of SCHOTT receivers increases the efficiency of such solar power plants quite substantially. Due to the future importance of this invention and its outstanding research work, SCHOTT was nominated last year for what is probably the most important innovation prize in Germany, the Technology and Innovation Prize from Germany’s Federal President.

 

Technical Data:

 

SCHOTT POLY 175

·          Nominal output: 175 Wp

·          Voltage at nominal output: 35.9 V

·          Maximum system voltage: 1000 V

·          Weight: 15.5 kg

·          Dimensions: 1620 x 810 mm

·          Frame height: 50 mm

·          Connections: Tyco socket with bypass diode, Tyco socket connector

 

 

SCHOTT POLY 225

·          Nominal output: 225 Wp

·          Voltage at nominal output: 29.8 V

·          Maximum system voltage: 1000 V

·          Weight: 23 kg

·          Dimensions: 1685 x 993 mm

·          Frame height: 50 mm

·          Connections: Tyco socket with bypass diode, Tyco socket connector

 

 

SCHOTT POLY 300

·          Nominal output: 300 Wp

·          Voltage at nominal output: 39.7 V

·          Maximum system voltage: 1000 V

·          Weight: 41.8 kg

·          Dimensions: 1685 x 1313 mm

·          Frame height: 50 mm

·          Connections: Tyco socket with bypass diode, Tyco socket connector

 

 

SCHOTT EFG 165 

·          Nominal output: 165 Wp

·          Voltage at Nominal output: 33.8 V

·          Maximum system voltage: 1000 V

·          Weight: 15.5 kg

·          Dimensions: 1620 x 810 mm

·          Frame height: 50 mm

·          Connections: Tyco socket with bypass diode, Tyco socket connector

 

 

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SCHOTT POLY™ and SCHOTT EFG™ are registered trademarks of SCHOTT Solar AG.

 

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