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Polycrystalline Silicon, QCells

Q-Cells
Polycrystalline silicon array, fixed ground-mount

Q-Cells polycrystalline modules have lower temperature coefficients than monocrystalline modules and therefore have the potential to produce more electricity per peak Watt in regions with high irradiation and ambient temperatures.

These polycrystalline modules use high efficiency cells with a low temperature coefficient and improved low light behaviour. They have the potential to produce more electrical energy than monocrystalline PV modules in a comparable area.

Q-Cells is a global business that manufactures photovoltaic cells and modules. Q-Cells also designs, installs and markets large scale photovoltaic systems.

Electricity produced (annual):9.15 MWh*
System size:5.64 kW
Array area:39.96 m²
Number of panels:24
Panel efficiency:14.11 %
Panel type:QC-C05 235
Inverter size, type:6kW, SMA SMC 6000A
Array orientation:True north, at 20° tilt
Installation completed:1 March 2010

* This figure is based on an assumption of 1.622 MWh annually, per kWp of installed solar panels. This may prove to be a conservative estimate for Alice Springs.

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