Sep 13 2010
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a pliant thin-film photovoltaic modules developing company, has declared the introduction of its new patented WaveSol series of five meter long solar modules that efficiently matches with its building integrated (BIPV) and building applied (BAPV) type of photovoltaic products.
Thin Film PV Module
The new WaveSol WSLB 3200-190 is a flexible CIGS module of 5.0 m x 0.6 m size with a capability to produce up to 320 W, voltage up to 190 V and 50 W/kg specific power. The new products incorporate the recent advancements made in the CIGS monolithic integration process technologies of the company that resulted in the construction of large 30 cm x 60 cm building blocks that are four times bigger in size than the currently available building block sub-modules. The newly introduced modules incorporate less number of parts to reduce internal power losses and to considerably reduce the number of functions involved in production and testing. The product is exclusively designed for use in large scale commercial level roof top installations with exclusive inputs to lessen the BOS costs, and for easy assimilation with the roofing structure. The company is planning to introduce the product during the proposed Solar Power International conference to be held in Los Angeles California.
Farhad Moghadam, President and CEO of Ascent Solar, said that his company feels proud about its flexible CIGS solar modules. He added that his company is looking forward to retain its current status as the leading manufacturer of low- weight CIGS modules for BIPV/BAPV requirements by improving its module efficiencies and making it a cost effective solar installation solution.