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Hulk Energy debuts Powerful CIGS PV Module enters US Market

July 13, 2015 by Jeff Shepard

Hulk Energy Technology Co., Ltd. today announced the availability of what is claimed to be the world's most powerful green CIGS solar module. The HULKet Cigs-3000 Series CIGS thin-film PV module achieved 324W of total area power output on a mass production line confirmed by German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. The U.S. debut of the Cigs-3000 Series modules at Intersolar North America signifies HULKet's entrance into the U.S. solar energy market.

HULKet emphasizes the importance of power output, noting its Cigs-3000 Series achieves 30% more accumulated power, producing considerably more KWh/KWp, than crystalline silicon (c-Si) modules. This power gain is delivered through the combination of superior spectral responses in terms of both UV and IR light, a lower temperature coefficient, less shading influence, enhanced lower incident, scattered & diffuse light performance, and the positive light soaking effect.

"The 'power gain factor' is a vital measurement for all PV modules," commented Brian Sung, founder and President, HULKet. "Regardless of the operating environment, including hotter climates, our Cigs-3000 Series delivers a sizeable power boost when compared to crystalline silicon modules. The consistent power output combined with the green design provides a superior product and investment."

The commercial-sized (2.348 m2) Cigs-3000 Series CIGS thin-film PV module is a new green design which replaces cadmium-sulfide (CdS) with a zinc-sulfide (ZnSx) buffer layer. The module, three side-by-side cells measuring 1.901m x 1.235m and weighing 33.3 kg, was inspected and certified in accordance with RoHS by TUV Rheinland AG.

In addition, the temperature coefficient of Pmpp is (- 0.23% / degree C) – the lowest record of global commercial solar modules. The average conversion efficiency is 14% in mass production. According to HULKet, the average BOS (balance of system) cost for a Cigs-3000 Series module is up to 60% lower than that for three conventional CIGS thin-film PV modules, such as the HULKet CDF-1000 Series. The reduction in BOS costs is due to using a smaller volume of installed components and materials, such as mounting frames, DC connectors and cable, as well as less labor requirements. As a result, the new Cigs-3000 Series is competitive with c-Si solar cells in total installation costs.

HULKet is currently seeking U.S. distributors and large-end users in this market. Learn more at Intersolar North America July 14-16, Booth 7145