LG Solar announce new manufacturing process and capacity expansion
The company says the new module design, B3, improves the appearance and the performance "“ while retaining the same panel size.
Through a revised cell format, LG has increased the active cell surface while retaining the same module size by a more efficient use of the module's outer edge and in-between areas. Optimised finger lines on the cells further increase efficiency and contribute to an even longer shelf life.
The MonoX solar modules have positive power tolerance as standard. However, LG has adapted the new B3 modules so they have enhanced nominal power.
Therefore, the current version of the module now features an improved peak power of up to 275 watts per module. Additionally, the distinctive black design of the MonoX modules has been enhanced to reduced white spaces between the cells.
MonoX NeON was introduced in 2013, impressed both plant owners as well as industry experts with an average peak power of 300 watts. After positive industry review LG Electronics expanded the manufacturing capacity at its production site in Gumi, South Korea.
In August 2014, an additional MonoX NeON production line will be put into operation with an aim to producing NeON modules at a capacity of another 120 megawatts per year. This results in a total production capacity of 600 megawatts for 2015.
Later this year, LG expects NeON production to increase by 40 megawatts.
"With the conversion of the production process from A3 to B3 we have increased the efficiency of our MonoX series again and thus are providing modern solar technology at the most competitive price," said Michael Harre, vice president of the European Solar Business Group at LG Electronics. "The expansion of our manufacturing capabilities for the MonoX NeON module shows that we can hold our own despite difficult market conditions in Europe and will remain the first choice for discerning solar customers."
