As the first company to receive certification from the TÜV Rheinland Group, the leading global independent testing, inspection, and certification organisation, QCELLS is now bringing breakthrough technology for tandem solar modules one step closer to commercial deployment by delivering a product that meets critical stability and standardisation measures. Tandem technology, which pairs perovskite cells with standard silicon cells, has long shown promise in laboratory settings for improving overall efficiency and is now demonstrating the potential to further reduce the cost of solar energy, which is already the most affordable form of new electricity generation.
QCELLS is one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, recognised for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, a portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and a growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. In PEPPERONI, QCELLS leads the technology development, featuring innovative equipment, processes, and materials to advance industrial-type tandem cells and modules. The company is leading the establishment of a pilot line at the European headquarters in Thalheim, Germany, to address the barriers to tandem solar technology’s market introduction.
The certification not only confirms QCELLS’ tandem technology has met standards set by UL Standards & Engagement (UL) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), but it also reinforces its leadership in advancing tandem technology towards real-world, commercial deployment with solar panels that are reliable and bankable. This achievement means that these products can withstand incredible stress without dropping in power output beyond the threshold set by these standards.
“Hitting these milestones means we are getting closer to bringing a product to market that is reliable, saves money, and works better,” says Fabian Fertig, Head of Tandem R&D for Qcells Germany, in response to this major achievement in the development of next-generation solar technology.
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