With up to 430 Wp packed into less than two square meters,
the new REC Alpha Pure-R hits the sweet spot in terms of its power
output, size, weight, and handling. REC's latest panel innovation
builds on the lead-free and RoHS compliant REC Alpha Pure Series,
which just won the prestigious 2022 Intersolar Award.
MUNICH, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REC Group, an
international pioneering solar energy company headquartered in
Norway, launched its latest high-efficiency solar panel at
Intersolar Europe 2022. With its high-power density innovations,
the new REC Alpha Pure-R marks another advancement of the multiple
award-winning REC Alpha family. Just two days ago, the REC Alpha
Pure, launched in April 2021, won the
2022 Intersolar Award. Featuring heterojunction (HJT) cells in the
large G12 format in a patented panel design, REC's newest product
delivers power output of up to 430 Wp, while keeping the module
under two square meter in area. This makes the new product ideal
for residential installations where space is limited. The REC Alpha
Pure-R is scheduled to start production in August 2022 at REC's new production lines in
Singapore, doubling REC's Alpha
product line capacity from 600 MW to 1.2 GW.
G12 wafers and cells in a compact form factor
At 210 x 210 mm, the G12 wafers and cells are bigger, meaning
they output more power. However, most of the resulting modules are
substantially larger, which is why to date G12 solar panels have
been deployed mainly in large commercial and utility installations.
With REC's new panel design, the Alpha Pure-R shows that G12 can
also work well for residential rooftop installations.
Jan Enno Bicker, CEO at REC Group
comments: "The REC Alpha Pure-R really hits the sweet spot in terms
of its size, weight, power output and handling. With the new panel,
we have managed again to pack more power into a compact panel size,
enabling homeowners to be more energy independent, and contributing
to the global energy transition."
Innovations for maximized energy
The REC Alpha Pure-R comes with a 9-amp current, making it
compatible with various modern MLPE devices, which gives installers
more system design options to maximize power for homeowners. Also
new: the four-part junction box takes REC's iconic Twin Design a
step further, dividing the panel into four strings and reducing the
size of sections that switch off under shaded conditions. As a
result, the panel can generate even more energy when partially
shaded.
Hitting the sweet spot
The new REC Alpha Pure-R reaches 430 Wp in a compact panel size
of 1.93 m², which means it comes with a leading power density of
223 W/m2 and can be easily handled by installers.
Building on the success of the REC Alpha and Alpha Pure Series, the
new panel features 80 half-cut HJT cells in a gapless cell layout.
This makes it possible to maximize the power generating area of the
panel and ensures an elegant, full black appearance. The advanced
cell connection technology improves the current flow and eliminates
invasive soldering, adding to the high efficiency and long-lasting
performance. Additionally, the low temperature coefficient keeps
the solar panel running efficiently even on hotter days, generating
more energy for households. This makes it ideal for warmer
climates, or for generating as much energy as possible on sunny
days. REC's iconic 30 mm frame with its two support bars, make the
panel robust enough to withstand heavy loads – up to 7,000 Pascal
snow load and up to 4,000 Pascal wind load.
Added value also for the
environment
The new panel features many of the standout highlights that have
made the REC Alpha family such a success and strengthens REC's
reputation as a company that takes its environmental
responsibilities seriously. Like its predecessor, the REC Alpha
Pure, the new panel is lead-free and RoHS compliant for less
environmental impact. Following the 2020 Intersolar Award for the
REC Alpha Series, this year's jury acknowledged that the REC Alpha
Pure is one of the very few lead-free solar panels on the market
and as such a well-deserved winner of the award.
For global inquiries please contact:
Agnieszka Schulze
Head of Global PR, REC Group
Tel.: +49 89 4 42 38 59 39
E-mail: agnieszka.schulze@recgroup.com
REC Solar EMEA GmbH
Balanstr. 71a
81541 Munich, Germany
Managing Director: Cemil Seber
Court of Registration: Munich HRB 180306
VAT ID-No: DE266243545
About REC Group:
REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company
dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar
power through high-quality solar panels with a leading power
density. As Solar's Most Trusted, REC is
known for its patented innovations and multiple
award-winning products with reliable long-term
performance. The cornerstone for REC's strong
reliability is advanced and highly efficient manufacturing using
Industry 4.0 practices. Founded in 1996 in Norway, REC has always
been committed to a low carbon footprint in its solar
materials and panels. REC is headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in
Singapore and regional hubs in
North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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