Maxeon increases AC range with Performance 3 AC module launch

• Maxeon Solar Technologies has broadened its AC Energy Solutions portfolio with the launch of a new module for the rooftop solar market.

Including microinverter technology, Maxeon's Performance 3 AC panel is the 2nd in the AC array, complying with the intro of the 5 AC panel last year. The Performance 3 will be commercialised by Maxeon Solar Technologies under the SunPower brand to domestic consumers in international markets through installer networks and also distributors from Q3 2021.

The panel is stated to give the flexibility to broaden planetary systems as energy requires develop, fitting electric lorry billing, AC energy storage space and also the electrification of residence devices. Maxeon claimed Performance 3 AC would likewise offer installers much more reliable installments along with streamlined logistics and also stock monitoring.

Maxeon CEO Jeff Waters stated: "We are delighted regarding the marketplace capacity we are unlocking with this system and are persuaded that these items will aid drive accelerated adoption of solar energy among property owners."

Maxeon, which was drawn out from SunPower last year, safeguarded US$ 150.8 million from a public offering and exclusive positioning in April, with part of the proceeds made use of for moneying the expansion of its Performance range.

While earnings per watt for its Performance collection increased in Q1 contrasted to Q4 2020, Maxeon saw its first quarter bottom line broaden as the firm was impacted by greater materials as well as logistics costs.

The firm has actually considering that closed an offer to supply about 1GW of its Performance 5 UPP modules for the Gemini solar-plus-storage project that is being established by Primergy Solar in Nevada.