Trina Solar’s Vertex S+ 450W modules have performed exceptionally well under high-temperature and high-humidity climate conditions in the low-latitude area represented by Hainan, China, showing higher energy yield, lower operating temperature and lower annual degradation compared with that of reference modules, according to a report by the China General Certification Center, a third-party authoritative testing agency.
The empirical study began in December 2022 and was conducted over 12 months. The study site was in Haikou, Hainan province, with a tropical monsoon climate, high temperatures and humidity all year round. These were ideal conditions for the study. To ensure the comprehensiveness of the study, both the Vertex S+ module and the reference module were installed at a low angle of 9 degrees using K2 brackets.
During the study, Vertex S+ 450W modules provided high energy yield, exceptional reliability and great customer value in humid and high-temperature conditions, with no defects shown in the EL images. Vertex S+ 450W modules displayed a marked advantage in energy yield, with an energy gain of 3.07% single-watt higher than with reference modules.
The operating temperature of the Vertex S+ module was 0.75℃ lower, meaning a longer lifespan and higher output efficiency, producing increased revenue from power output for investors. The Vertex S+ 450W module maintains a much lower annual degradation of 0.81% compared with that of reference modules, with 1.77%, underlining the superior performance of Vertex S+ 450W modules. Low degradation translates to a longer lifespan and higher long-term investment return, which guarantees a great return for investors in long-term operations and maintenance.
The Vertex S+ 450W module, a flagship product in Trina Solar’s non-utility markets, combines 210mm rectangular silicon wafer (210R) cell technology with n-type i-TOPCon Advanced technology, offering higher efficiency and higher power generation. The 1.6mm+1.6mm lightweight dual-glass structure ensures the module’s ultra-high reliability and safety. This series of modules also has a clear black aesthetic appearance option that is specially tailored for high-end household roofs, carports and other public spaces, which perfectly matches such architectural styles and exteriors and delivers customers a full range of high-performance green aesthetic experience.
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