[Seoul, South Korea, August 26, 2019] largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, will once again showcase its high performance
solar modules at Intersolar South America in São Paulo, Brazil. With over 260 exhibitors and more than 20,000 visitors, Intersolar South America, one of the highlights of the Intersolar
global calendar, is known as the largest solar industry exhibition and conference in South America.
In 2018, Qcells participated in this exhibition for the first time to establish a solid foundation for successful market entry into South America. The Company, which successfully focused on the Brazilian market in the first year of entry, will once again participate in the exhibition to secure a stronger position in the dynamic South American market.
With more than 2.5 GW of installed capacity at the end of 2018, Brazil has become the largest solar market in South America, according to the Brazilian solar association ABSOLAR. In particular, the distributed generation segment, which includes installations up to 5 MW in size, has recently undergone remarkable growth thanks to the popular net metering scheme. Qcells to showcase broad monocrystalline portfolio
To meet growing customer demand for high performance products in South America, Qcells will use the occasion of Intersolar South America to focus on its monocrystalline solar module series. This includes the Q.PEAK and Q.PEAK DUO. Q.PEAK L-G5, which uses 72 full-cells with 6 bus-bars, has a maximum output of 380 Wp, while the new Q.PEAK DUO L-G7, which uses 144 half-cells with 12 bus-bars, provides up to 405 Wp of power output.
Both modules are -protected passivation technology, also provides long-term reliability based on additional features, including Anti-LeTID (light and elevated temperature induced degradation), Anti LID (light induced degradation), and Anti PID (potential induced degradation) performance, as well as Hot-Spot Protect and traceable quality with Tra.Q™laser identification to protect against counterfeiting.
South America is a strategically very important market as it has a climate favorable to solar power generation, as well as high market growth potential. With our high performance solar modules, Qcells will continuously strengthen our brand recognition throughout
About Qcellsfacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Qcells offers the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from cells and modules to kits to systems to large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Qcells provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets. For more information, visit: www.q-cells.com. Safe-Harbor Statement
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