Q CELLS AUSTRALIA PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2017 PREMIUM SOLAR MODULES
HANWHA Q CELLS AUSTRALIA PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY IS NOT JUST A PRODUCT FOR US. IT IS THE KEY TO RELIABLE, POWERFUL AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SUPPLY TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. STRONG LOCAL PRESENCE Our presence in Australia traces back to 2009. With a strong local presence across sales, sales support, technology and engineering services, we have been providing superb before and after-sales support alongside our quality products to Australian consumers. In 2016, our solar and technology products supplied over 10% of the Australian solar market, making us the top solar module supplier in Australia. 100% IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION MEANS QUALITY YOU CAN COUNT ON As of the third quarter 2017, our solar manufacturing capacity for both solar cells and modules was 6.8 GW per annum, with 100% of our modules produced in-house without using external manufacturers. This ensures that our products continue to be reliable and perform beyond the guaranteed 25-year lifetime, and is the reason why we re ranked as the number one solar cell manufacturer and one of the top five solar module manufacturers in the world. 16+GW TRACK RECORD As of the end of 2016, we delivered more than 16GW of solar cells and modules worldwide. More notably, we are among the first in the industry to apply and produce PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) technology originally developed by Australia s leading University of New South Wales solar research team on multicrystalline cells. We have produced over 5GW or 1 Billion PERC cells to date. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT NETWORK Our dedicated scientists, engineers and technologists in four R&D centres located in Germany, Korea, Malaysia and China are continually innovating and developing new technologies including Anti-PID (Potential Induced Degradation), Q.ANTUM (Q CELLS proprietary PERC cell technology), and the latest Q.ANTUM DUO (Q.ANTUM with sixbusbar and half-cell technology). We operate three state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Korea, Malaysia and China. ARGUABLY THE MOST SECURE SOLAR COMPANY Hanwha Q CELLS (NASDAQ: HQCL) is a part of Hanwha Group, a Global Fortune 500 Company established in 1952 with over 55 Billion USD in total revenue and over 159 Billion USD in total assets. Simply put, Hanwha Group s revenue is larger than that of Wesfarmers, Australia s largest conglomerate, and larger than the sum of revenues of Australia s largest telecommunication company Telstra and mining corporation Rio Tinto. We have nearly 20 years experience in the solar industry, where innumerable solar companies come and go due to its volatility. We have a top bankability rating as published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance in its quarterly listing of Altman-Z scores of solar manufacturers. Hanwha Group has over 65 years history of financial stability and are more than able to stand by our products 25-year warranty. The state-of-the-art solar energy R&D Center in South Korea 3
THE SMART CHOICE SINCE 1999, Q CELLS HAS BEEN AN INNOVATOR AT THE FOREFRONT OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGY. WHAT IS Q.ANTUM TECHNOLOGY? We have been a driving force in the advancement of the solar industry influencing standards, winning awards and raising the bar for the industry for over 20 years. We are deeply committed to helping Australians grow their knowledge of solar power and provide products that exceed their expectations. We have been supporting the Australian community with products developed specifically for Australian climates since 2009 and while our panels may not be on every rooftop of Australian homes, they should be on your list if you are serious about going solar. In 2016, our solar and technology products supplied over 10% of the Australian solar market, making us the top solar module supplier in Australia. All our products are backed by generous warranties and with our strong global presence, both in research and development, manufacturing footprints, and financial backing, you can rest assured we ll be here for generations to come. This commitment to the market is also reflected in the extensive testing we put our technology through both in laboratories and in the field. Cyclones, hailstorms, desert heatwaves, salt corrosion our panels have not only met but exceeded global testing standards, meaning they re more than able to withstand the harshest of Australian climates. Our combination of technological innovation, award-winning products, global resources, commitment to Australians, and exceptional local service here in Australia has made us The Smart Choice for you. DID YOU KNOW? We are among the first in the industry to apply and produce PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell/Contact) technology developed by Australia s leading University of New South Wales solar research team on multicrystalline cells. To date, we have produced over 5GW or over 1 Billion PERC or Q.ANTUM cells, making us the industry s leading PERC technology developer and producer. Q.ANTUM technology is our proprietary PERC solar cell technology for our premium Q.ANTUM module range. We are the undisputed leader in PERC cells and module technology and manufacturing. In fact, we are the first in the industry to produce PERC on multicrystalline solar cells and have been successfully mass-producing Q.ANTUM solar cells since 2012. As of June 2017, we achieved a cumulative production of over 1 Billion Q.ANTUM solar cells and produce 3.6GW of Q.ANTUM cells and modules per year. Our Q.ANTUM technology provides yield security with its Anti- PID (Potential Induced Degradation), Anti-LID (Light Induced Degradation) and Hot-Spot protect technology. Our unique laser engraved matrix TRA.Q is also barcoded on every Q.ANTUM cell, which allows every cell we produce to be traced back through its entire lifetime from wafer to field. Using PERC solar cell technology, Q.ANTUM increases power rating and energy yields of standard polycrystalline and monocrystalline cells by up to 20% in comparison with standard BSF (Back Surface Field) cells. For a residential roof top installation of 5kWp this requires 16 instead of 20 modules, providing savings in installation labour and BOS (balance of system). It especially improves yields from lower energy light (longer wavelengths) and increases yields in low light situations. When you consider going solar and choosing PERC modules, Q.ANTUM from Q CELLS is The Smart Choice. YIELD THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH Q.ANTUM TECHNOLOGY MOD: 27898 ERTRAGSSICHERUNG ANTI PID TECHNOLOGY (APT) HOT-SPOT PROTECT (HSP) TRACEABLE QUALITY (TRA.Q ) ANTI LID TECHNOLOGY (ALT) YIELD Yield of Q CELLS solar module 330 Wp with Q.ANTUM technology Yield of standard module 275 Wp Better temperature behaviour 19.9% higher output Better low-light performance Morning Noon Evening 4 5
Q.ANTUM DUO TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN T REST ASSURED IF WE REST ON OUR LAURELS Our Q.ANTUM DUO technology combines the latest monocrystalline Q.ANTUM cells with a six-busbar design and cuttingedge advancements in cell separation technology. This novel interconnection scheme is based on half-cut cells and round wires reducing both electrical and optical losses, respectively. This is achieved by halving the current passing through each cell and making use of incident light more effectively. GREATER RELIABILITY Q.ANTUM DUO not only increases nameplate power, but also improves reliability. Anti-LID (Light Induced Degradation) and Anti-LeTID (Light and elevated Temperature Induced Degradation) ensure low initial degradation and the half-cell design minimises cell stress in the field, reducing the potential for micro cracks. This is backed by improved guaranteed initial and yearly degradation ensuring the highest energy yields. GREATER PERFORMANCE The six-busbar technology offers more power per surface on our solar modules, resulting in higher yields at lower BOS (balance of system) costs. The technology also produces reliable yields and more efficiency than standard solar modules on a hot day, and low radiation intensity. GREATER EFFICIENCY Combined with our award-winning Q.ANTUM cell, Q.PEAK DUO-G5 is the highest power module available at a reasonable price, maximizing energy yields and ensuring the lowest LCOE (Levelised Cost Of Electricity). That means you get to enjoy the lowest possible cost of generating electricity. With over 5 GW or 1 Billion Q.ANTUM cells deployed world-wide, only we have the experience and the knowledge to push forward cell and module technology simultaneously to create Q.PEAK DUO modules. Designed and engineered in Germany and manufactured in Korea, Q.PEAK DUO modules offer a best-in-class choice for you. Many manufacturers promise excellence but only Q CELLS can guarantee it. Our solar panels are designed to maximise energy production (yields) in the field, not just perform well under indoor laboratory conditions. This way of thinking created the world s highest performing polycrystalline solar panel detailed, methodical, and looking at every opportunity to enhance efficiency. On the surface it can be difficult to tell one solar panel from another. That s why it s important to understand the research and technology that goes into the making of a solar panel and what sets a premium panel apart. We continue to be recognised with prestigious awards including 2015 s Solar Industry Award, 2016 and 2017 s EuPD s Top Brand PV Modules in Australia, 2017 PV Magazine Award for Top Innovation, 2017 Intersolar Award and many more. TESTED BY THE INDUSTRY S BEST At Q CELLS, we don t just claim our panels are built to survive and thrive, we prove it. Together with the VDE Institute among the world s most prominent independent testing organisations we implemented the most comprehensive quality testing program in the solar industry sector. Conventional PERC Standard + Boron-Oxygen Process Stabilisation This rigorous testing, conducted on our Q.ANTUM range, goes above and beyond the minimum standards that solar panels are required to meet for sale. The program tests samples from production continuously and independently, so there s no place to hide. In fact, some manufacturers prototype panels barely pass basic testing, which only ensures a product survives the first few years of operation. Electron B-O Complex Deactivated B-O Complex LID + LeTID LeTID in Mono PERC -3.5% Anti-LeTID Anti-LID -0.8% We also work with other independent test institutes such as the Certification Institute and Frauenhofer Institute to develop several test procedures that more accurately reflect everyday demands. These tests are far more challenging and tougher to pass than international standards such as the IEC, CSA International and UL, Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), JET and Kemco. MOD: 27898-6% Industry Standard LID Test : 25 o C, OC-mode Recommended LeTID Test : 75 o C, MPP-mode 6 7
TESTED BY THE WORLD S HARSHEST ENVIRONMENTS WARRANTIES THAT GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND Q CELLS IS COMPLETELY DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOLAR POWER TECHNOLOGY. IT S ALL WE DO. We constantly subject our panels to the most punishing conditions within our own laboratory climate chambers and at our arduous outdoor testing facilities worldwide. In addition to our internal testing, the industry-leading VDE Quality Tested Program is designed to ensure panels last beyond 25 years. All our products deliver long-term optimal results in all weather conditions. Not all companies can take their panels to task in Saudi Arabia s desert sand storms, India s humid sub-tropics and in multiple testing sites around Australia including Alice Springs Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre and Queensland s James Cook University s renowned Cyclone Testing Station. Our modules were the first and only to pass stringent wind loading testing that demonstrates their stability for all Australian wind regions in 2012 and they still are today. Our solar cell technology and German module design incorporates frames certified with a wind load up to 4000 Pa, over 67% higher than the most modules out in the market, to ensure maximum reliability anywhere in the world, for the product s lifetime. Our modules are also ideal for the coast as they have been tested according to Severity Level 6, the highest level defined in the IEC testing standards for salt mist corrosion. All this means that when you choose us, you ll have complete peace of mind knowing that your solar system is fully tested to withstand the world s harshest conditions. You can also install with confidence, knowing we are backed by a 12-year product warranty and are guaranteed to continue to produce at least 85% of nominal power, and even higher depending on a model of modules, after 25 long years. So when you choose Q CELLS, you can trust that we throw everything at research and development, because the weather throws everything at us. DID YOU KNOW? At James Cook University s Cyclone Testing Station, our panels survived the phenomenal pressures of a 1 in 500-year cyclone, ensuring that a solar system using Q CELLS modules and installed on a conventional roof-top mounting structures will survive category C cyclones, the most severe category for all major cities in Australia. We re so confident in the power and performance of our product that we ll not only give you a 12-year panel warranty (20% longer than most), but one of the best 25-year long term performance guarantees on the market. In addition, for all Q.ANTUM products, our warranty covers Potential Induced Degradation (PID) and hot spots, which can cause significant power reduction or, even worse, serious safety issues like fires. We specifically test for these issues to ensure none of our modules are affected something no other manufacturer writes into their warranty. WE RE HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL As warranties are only honoured for as long as the company operates, it s important to choose a financially stable manufacturer with a solid reputation and proven track record this can be tough in the often-volatile photovoltaic industry. With Q CELLS, you have this peace of mind. We are a flagship brand owned and backed by the Hanwha Group, a highly diversified FORTUNE Global 500 company that s been operating for over 65 years. Solar power is a key pillar of Hanwha s business strategy, meaning you can rest assured we ll be here for as long as you have our panels. 12 YEARS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY For material defects or processing defects Hot-Spot Protect1 and Anti-PID technology 25 YEARS LIMITED LINEAR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY2 Minimal nominal rated power during first year at least 98% Deviation from the specified minimum power output will not exceed 0.54 % p.a. Minimal nominal rated power at 25 years at least 85% 1 Hot-Spot Protect: The modules are safe against backside destruction caused by Hot-Spot effects due to partial shading of modules. Anti-PID technology: The modules are safe against potential induced degradation in accordance to the test criteria: cells at -1500 V against grounded, with conductive metal foil covered module surface, 25 C, 168 h 2 In accordance with the warranty terms of the Q CELLS sales organisation of your respective country. Nominal rated power may vary across different Q CELLS modules Quality Tested high reliability low degradation frequent product surveillance ID. 40042038 ERTRAGSSICHERUNG ANTI PID TECHNOLOGY (APT) HOT-SPOT PROTECT (HSP) TRACEABLE QUALITY (TRA.Q ) ANTI LID TECHNOLOGY (ALT) 8 9
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MOD: 27898 THE NEXT GENERATION OF Q.ANTUM Q.PEAK DUO-G5 & Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5 The new Q.PEAK DUO solar modules are the highest performing modules in the Q CELLS range making the most from the smallest surface area. The worldrecord-holding Q.ANTUM solar cell technology has now been combined with state-of-the-art circuitry half cells and a six-busbar design into Q.ANTUM DUO Technology to achieve outstanding performance under real Australian conditions. So whatever the weather, the size of the property, you can expect nothing less than peak performance. Q.ANTUM MONO HALF CELL SOLAR MODULE Q.ANTUM MONO HALF CELL SOLAR MODULE (ALL-BLACK) PROVEN Q.ANTUM CELL TECHNOLOGY With over 6 years of mass production the longest in the industry and 5GW deployed, Q.ANTUM guarantees the highest yields and longest life HIGHER EFFICIENCY, REDUCED LOSSES Q CELLS half-cell and six-busbar technology provides better efficiency by lowering the modules internal current and significantly reducing resistive losses Q.PEAK DUO-G5 315-330 Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5 305-320 MAXIMISED SURFACE AREA PERFORMANCE Higher yield per surface area, lower BOS costs, higher power classes, and an efficiency rate of up to 19.3% BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS Optimal yields, whatever the weather cyclone, desert heatwaves, salt-mist with excellent low-light and temperature behaviour, and field-tested performance ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE Long-term yield security with Anti-LID, Anti-LeTID, Anti-PID Technology, Hot-Spot Protect and Traceable Quality Tra.Q, with a guaranteed 85% performance at the end of 25 years PEACE OF MIND A best-in-class 12-year product warranty and 25-year linear performance warranty STRIKINGLY GOOD LOOKS The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5 combines cutting-edge performance with a touch of class, thanks to its striking black finish Quality Tested high reliability low degradation frequent product surveillance 330Wp 19.9% Minimum 85% Maximum 2% Superior Temperature Behaviour -0.37%/K Rooftop arrays in residential buildings Rooftop installations where shade or limited roof space are main concerns 320Wp 19.3% Minimum 85% Maximum 2% Superior Temperature Behaviour -0.37%/K Rooftop arrays in residential buildings Rooftop installations where shade or limited roof space are main concerns Highly visible rooftop installations where appearance is as important as performance ID. 40042038 12 13
Q.ANTUM MONO SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK BLK-G4.1 & Q.PEAK-G4.1 The high-performance module Q.PEAK-G4.1 & BLK-G4.1 are the highest performing monocrystalline Q.ANTUM module available. The world-record Q.ANTUM cell design was developed to achieve the optimal performance under real conditions in Australia from cold and overcast, to clear and hot days. This combination of proven technology, reliability, energy yield performance and power makes it the peak solution for residential and small commercial buildings. Q.ANTUM MONO SOLAR MODULE Q.ANTUM MONO SOLAR MODULE (ALL-BLACK) MAXIMUM SURFACE AREA PERFORMANCE Higher yield per surface area and lower BOS costs and higher power classes and an efficiency rate of up to 18.3% BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS Optimal yields, whatever the weather with excellent low-light and temperature behaviour, and field-tested performance. High-tech aluminum alloy frame, certified for high snow, (5,400 Pa) and wind loads (4,000 Pa) regarding IEC ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE Long-term yield security with Anti-LID, Anti-PID Technology, Hot-Spot Protect and Traceable Quality Tra.Q PEACE OF MIND Inclusive 12-year product warranty and 25-year liner performance warranty EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & SAFETY Engineered in Germany with high safety standards due to ammonia-resistant junction box and genuine MC4 connectors STRIKINGLY GOOD LOOKS The Q.PEAK BLK-G4.1 delivers Q.ANTUM technology with a touch of class, thanks to its striking black finish Q.PEAK-G4.1 290-310 305Wp 18.9% Minimum 83.6% Maximum 2% Low Light Behaviour Relative efficiency of 97.5% at 200W/m2 Superior Temperature Behaviour -0.37%/K Rooftop arrays in residential buildings Q.PEAK BLK-G4.1 290-300 305Wp 18.9% Minimum 83.6% Maximum 2% Low Light Behaviour Relative efficiency of 97.5% at 200W/m2 Superior Temperature Behaviour -0.37%/K Rooftop arrays in residential buildings Quality Tested high reliability low degradation frequent product surveillance ID. 40042038 Rooftop arrays on commercial/ industrial buildings Highly visible rooftop installations where appearance is as important as performance Rooftop arrays on commercial/ industrial buildings MOD: 27898 14 15
Q.ANTUM MULTI SOLAR MODULE Q.PLUS BFR-G4.1 275-290 The Q.PLUS BFR-G4.1 is the highest performing multicrystalline Q.ANTUM module available in the Q CELLS range, in an aesthetically pleasing black frame. Powered by the worldrecord Q.ANTUM cell design, this module is able to achieve optimal performance under real Australian conditions from cold and overcast, to clear and hot days. BSF (BACK SURFACE FIELD) MULTI SOLAR MODULE Q.POWER-G5 260-280 Q.POWER-G5 is the highest performing mutlicrystalline BSF (Back Surface Field) or non-perc (Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact) module, and the industry s first-ever to incorporate six-busbar cell technology. Like the name suggests, this 60-cell module is available in power classes of up to 280Wp and comes with superior reliability and high level operational safety. This improved cell design combined with its hard-wearing junction box and connectors as well as its optimised frame leads to optimum power generation and low LCOE. The Q.POWER-G5 is an all-rounder that is suitable for any application, ranging from residential and C+I projects to ground-mounted solar power plants. LOW ELECTRICITY GENERATION COSTS Higher yield per surface area and lower BOS costs thanks to higher power classes and an efficiency rate of up to 17.7% SUPERIOR YIELD High power output due to the advanced six-busbar technology and outstanding performance under real-life conditions BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS Optimal yields, whatever the weather cyclone, desert heatwaves, salt-mist - with excellent low-light and temperature behaviour, and field-tested performance ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE Long-term yield security with Anti-LID, Anti-PID Technology, Hot-Spot Protect and Traceable Quality Tra.Q LIGHT-WEIGHT QUALITY FRAME Strong yet light aluminium alloy frame, certified for high wind (4,000Pa) and snow load (5,400Pa) A RELIABLE INVESTMENT Inclusive 12-year product warranty and 25-year linear performance guarantee 290Wp 17.7% Minimum 83% Maximum 3% Low Light Behaviour Relative efficiency of 97.5% at 200W/m2 MAXIMISED SURFACE AREA PERFORMANCE Higher yield per surface area, lower BOS costs, higher power classes and an efficiency rate of up to 17.4% BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS Optimal yields, whatever the weather desert heat, cyclone, salt-mist with excellent low-light and temperature behaviour, and field-tested performance EXTREME DURABILITY High-tech aluminium alloy frame, certified for high wind (4,000Pa) and snow load (5,400Pa) PEACE OF MIND Inclusive 12-year product warranty and 25-year linear performance warranty 280Wp 17.4% Minimum 83% Maximum 3% EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & SAFETY Engineered in Germany with high safety standards due to ammonia-resistant junction box and genuine MC4 connectors EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & SAFETY Engineered in Germany with high safety standards due to ammonia-resistant junction box and genuine MC4 connectors EASY INSTALLATION Intelligent design results in a weight of just 18.8kg and a sleek 32mm frame height Rooftop arrays in residential buildings Rooftop arrays on commercial/ industrial buildings Ground-mounted solar power plants MOD: 27898 Quality Tested high reliability low degradation frequent product surveillance ID. 40042038 Rooftop arrays in residential buildings Rooftop arrays on commercial/ industrial buildings Ground-mounted solar power plants MOD: 27898 16 17
CASE STUDIES MUGGA LANE SOLAR FARM, AUSTRALIA 15.2 MWp This project was a recipient of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government s first solar auction. Over 48,000 HSL modules were installed for the project. BAROSSA VALLEY SA, AUSTRALIA 90 kwp For Barossa Vintners the sun is not used only to ripen grapes for their popular wines. It also powers a 90 kwp solar system with Q CELLS modules, reducing CO 2 emissions for the vineyard by 22 % and, not least of all, saving it some $28,500(AUD) in electricity and maintenance costs per year. 18
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