[RE-wrenches] Chinese solar cells and modules

[Doug Pratt]

Joel,
Since late last year we've been stocking the Yingli 175w single-crystal
modules. They seem dependable, haven't heard of any problems with them.
Earlier in the year they were a low-cost choice for very cost-sensitive
projects, but they were a 1st choice for very, very few dealers. Lately,
with all PV prices tumbling, they've been even less attractive. I think the
immediate future for Chinese modules will be developing country projects,
and very large projects where price points matter more than a dependable
track record or possible warranty service in a decade or two.

Cheers,
Doug Pratt
DC Power Systems


-----Original Message-----
From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Joel
Davidson
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 9:17 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Chinese solar cells and modules

Wrenches,
Aside from the fact that Chinese solar cells are being assembled all over 
the world into modules with varying degrees of quality, what specific 
Chinese brand solar modules do you use based on them meeting their stated 
physical and electrical specifications, construction, durability, blems, 
delamination, price, availability, distributor service, etc.?
Joel Davidson

Chinese Solar Production and Capacity
Despite only having 140MW of solar projects installed, China was the leading

manufacturer of solar cells in 2008, with 30% of global production. In 2008,

China produced 2GW of solar cells, up from 1GW in 2007. In addition to 
producing PV cells, Chinese companies have produced 3GW of modules, up from 
1.7GW in 2007, and 13,000MT of Wafers, up from 11,800MT in 2007.





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