A module can be selected in CAD or here.
Filter
The module catalog can be filtered first. To do this, the corresponding filters must be activated and then executed via the "Apply filter" button.
Explanation of the different cell types:
- µc-Si / a-Si - these are tandem cells of amorphous and microcrystalline silicon
- Apex - instead of ingots, polycrystalline silicon is produced by a ribbon melting process in ultra-thin plates from which the wafers are stamped. The efficiency of 7-8 % is lower than that of conventional polycrystalline cells
- a-Si (single) - amorphous silicon (a-Si) is a non-crystalline, allotropic form of the pure semiconductor silicon. a-Si (single) consists of a layer of amorphous silicon
- a-Si (tandem) - consists of one layer each of amorphous and non-crystalline silicon
- a-Si (tripel) - consists of a layer of germanium surrounded by amorphous silicon
- CdTe - Cadmium Telluride is used for the production of thin film solar modules
- CIGS - Solar cells made of copper, indium, gallium, sulfur and selenium. The components are processed in various combinations
- CIS - Semiconductors made of copper, indium and selenium
- CSG - Crystaline Silicon on Glass
- EFG - in the EFG process, crystalline silicon wafers can be produced without the sawing losses otherwise incurred. An octagonal cylinder is dipped into the silicon melt. When the cylinder is pulled out, silicon solidifies on its inner sides
- HIT - HIT cells consist of monocrystalline hybrid wafers coated with amorphous silicon. They guarantee high efficiency even at high temperatures. Due to this special technology, modules with HIT cells are currently the most powerful on the market worldwide
- Monocrystalline - Monocrystalline cells currently have the highest efficiency and a service life of at least 30 years. The cell consists of a single crystal, which achieves a high degree of efficiency due to the same orientation of the crystal structure. However, this also means extremely high production costs, which is why higher costs must be expected for these cells
- Mono-LGBC - LGBC cells are also known as "Saturn cells". They belong to the monocrystalline high performance cells. Due to the special structure of the cells, reflection losses are reduced and the light that enters laterally can be better utilized
- Polycristalline - Polycrystalline or also multicrystalline modules currently have the best price/performance ratio. This means that the price per kWp is the most favorable. This is due to the more favorable manufacturing process. Pure silicon is melted under inert gas in a vacuum and poured into so-called moulds, in which it solidifies in a directional manner with a controlled reduction in temperature
- Ribbon - in the ribbon process, crystalline silicon wafers can be produced without the sawing losses otherwise incurred. Ribbons are drawn through a silicon melt. When the ribbons are pulled out, the silicon solidifies on the ribbons.
Modulkatalog
From the module catalog you can now select the manufacturer and the corresponding modules. If a module has been selected, all relevant data will appear below it.
Use the arrow keys "right" to confirm the corresponding module, it appears on the right side of the list.
If you move the mouse over the selected module, the characteristics appear in a help window. Under the menu item "Program constants" in the area "User catalogs PV modules" you can create your own PV modules across projects.
If you want to remove a module from the list, select it and press the "left" arrow key.
