Canadian Solar begins to mass-produce brand-new 420-W rooftop module

• Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ: CSIQ) has started automation and additionally shipment of a new 54-cell format solar module with 182-mm cell for residential, commercial as well as commercial rooftop installations.

The CS6R-MS module, part of the HiKu6 182-cell family members, has a maximum power outcome of 420 W and also a module performance of approximately 21.5%. Its tiny size makes it especially suitable for rooftop solar applications, the firm stated.

According to Canadian Solar, the CS6R-MS supplies 5 W to 10 W higher power and concerning 0.5% greater module effectiveness than the comparable format PERC modules on the marketplace. It likewise includes a boosted 25-year item guarantee on materials and also craftsmanship for residential roof applications

"I am delighted to introduce that we have begun automation and also provided the first set of the 54-cell modules of approximately 420 W based upon 182 mm PERC cells. Moreover, the module with N-type HJT cells will be delivered in April," stated Shawn Qu, chairman and chief executive officer of Canadian Solar. According to him, the brand-new items will better enhance the power return and also lower the levelised expense of energy (LCOE) of residential, commercial and also commercial roof solar arrays