JA Solar starts mass production of 60-cell double-glass solar modules

Chinese solar power product maker JA Solar has started mass production of 60-cell double-glass modules.

The modules got TUV SUD certification after successfully passing all the reliability tests required by IEC61215 and IEC61730 standards for 1500V system.

The 60-cell multi-Si modules are enclosed using 2.5-mm thick high strength tempered glass on both sides with a frameless design.

According to JA Solar, the new cells have glass cover in the front and backside, making it more reliable than regular PV modules that have front side glass covering.

The cells are weatherproof and can withstand extreme environments including high-temperature, high-humidity, windy, salty, or arid conditions.

JA Solar said that the cell can provide 30-year performance warranty with power degradation up to a maximum of 2.5% in its first year, followed by a linear annual degradation rate of 0.5%.

JA Solar claims that the performance level of a double glass module will still be 85% of its initial rated power.

JA Solar executive president Jian Xie said: "The successful pass of the IEC61215 and IEC61730 standard tests at TUV SUD and the start of mass production of the double glass modules for global market once again demonstrate the JA Solar’s tradition of providing our customers high-performance PV products with high quality and reliability, as well as our commitment to meet the ever increased the worldwide demand for clean energy, through technological innovation and continuous performance improvement."