Jolywood's testing lab awarded CTF standing by TÜV Nord as it presses n-type PV module advancement

• China-based PV backsheet as well as high-efficiency PV supplier Jolywood (Suzhou) Sunwatt Co has actually been awarded Customer Testing Facility (CTF) condition by TÜV Nord Group.

Jolywood has actually been greatly concentrated on developing and also ramping its n-type TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) cell-based PV modules over the last 18 months as well as made a conversion performance development of 23.5% in April 2020. As a production prepared process, Jolywood made use of n-type 158.75 mm x 158.75 (G1) silicon wafers to achieve the document conversion performance.

Liu Zhifeng, vice basic supervisor of Jolywood's Taizhou center claimed, "Jolywood Solar has actually always concentrated on study & advancement of n-type solar innovation, as well as this CTF award by TÜV Nord indicates a good deal in developing a consistent market criterion and allowing additional research into n-type bifacial items. Also, the laboratory's approval as a 3rd party testing facility will offer more professional data sustain on the degradation and also temperature co-efficiency benefits of Jolywood n-type modules."

Xu Tingting, vice head of state of TUV Nord renewable energy added, "The CTF award means Jolywood's lab has actually been examined and also totally acknowledged by TUV NORD; it also indicates the Jolywood lab has exceptional management as well as expert testing capability. We believe Jolywood will, via its continuous efforts, bring even more innovative products as well as advanced modern technology to the market."

Jolywood's R&D expense in 2019 was around US$ 17.2 million, a boost of 9.56%, year-on-year, and also represented 3.5% of overall profits, according to PV Tech's analysis.