On October 17th, 2011, Q-Cells SE (Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany) announced that it has been chosen by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E, San Francisco, California, U.S.) as the preferred partner for its 250 MW utility-owned generation (UOG) program.

Also on October 17th, 2011, Q-Cells unveiled its new Q.PEAK series premium monocrystalline silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) modules at the Solar Power International trade show in Dallas, Texas, United States. The company notes that the modules offer yields up to 265 watts.

“Q-Cells’ partnership with PG&E is another example of our highly competitive solar PV solutions for the North American market,” said Q-Cells North America Managing Director Marc van Gerven.

UOG program scheduled at 50 MW annually

PG&E's UOG program will enable 250 MW of utility-owned PV to be developed in annual installments of 50 MW over a five-year period.

As part of the 2012 installment of the UOG program, Q-Cells North American will build a 10 MW and a 20 MW PV plant in California's Central Valley.

Q.PEAK modules include 25-year linear warranty

The company's Q.PEAK is based on optimized crystalline silicon with improved surface metallization. Q-Cells states that these modules not only offer industry-leading electricity yields, but also an aesthetically pleasing design.

The company guarantees 97% performance on its Q.PEAK modules in the first year, with a linear degradation of not more than 0.6% for every year thereafter, to reach 83% after 25 years.

Q-Cells notes that this linear warranty guarantees a 7% higher yield over a complete lifetime compared to market standard warranties.

The company also states that these modules come with a seal of quality including Q-Cells Hot-Spot Protect, for fire and performance safety, and anti-PID technology.

2011-10-18| Courtesy: Q-Cells SE | solarserver.com © Heindl Server GmbH

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