[RE-wrenches] Any experience with Kaneka PV arrays?

[Matt Lafferty]

Hi Joel,

Funny thing about module frames bowing when lifted by the long rail... In
this era of large-area modules, which framed modules don't?

As noted in my original post, my experience from a few years ago is that the
overall module quality was superior to others of the time. Sturdiness of the
frames included.

Matt Lafferty

-----Original Message-----
From: Joel Davidson [mailto:joel.davidson at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 7:23 PM
To: gilligan06 at gmail.com; RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Any experience with Kaneka PV arrays?

Matt,
When Kaneka first attempted to introduce their modules in the US, I rejected
them because the frame was too flimsy (bowed when module was picked up by
the long rail) and the power density was as low as other glass-glass a-Si
modules. Yes, the Kaneka engineers and salespeople were eager and
responsive. Is the frame sturdier now?
Joel Davidson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Lafferty" <gilligan06 at gmail.com>
To: "'Dan Fink'" <danbob at otherpower.com>; "'RE-wrenches'" 
<re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Any experience with Kaneka PV arrays?


> Hi Dan,
>
> Not sure if I qualify as "esteemed" or not.  My experience with Kaneka
> products is positive all the way around. Haven't used any in the last 4
> years. Prior to that, here's my take:
>
> Kaneka's fit and finish is superior. (This is QUALITY stuff)
>
> Electrical output is reliably over nameplate.
>
> Kaneka, as a company, was MOST RESP0NSIVE to product improvement
> suggestions. As in, you give them a suggestion and they have a prototype
> back to you for review in a week. With associated cost and mfg-related 
> info.
> Kaneka product engineers cared more about the guy in the field than all
> other module mfg engineers combined. Of all the module mfrs I've dealt 
> with,
> this company was WAAAAAY better than anybody else in terms of competency,
> transparency, communication, honesty, customer service.
>
> I trust their products and I trust them to stand behind them. (Hope that
> doesn't jinx something)
>
> When up-front $/W ain't the only thing to consider, consider Kaneka.
>
> $0.02001,
>
> Matt Lafferty
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dan Fink
> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 10:43 AM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Any experience with Kaneka PV arrays?
>
> Esteemed Wrenches;
>
> Does anyone here have experience with designing and installing Kaneka
> thin-film PV arrays?
>
> Any real-world experience info with the Kanekas would be much appreciated
> here. I might be taking them to the back of beyond...
>
> DAN FINK
> Buckville Energy Consulting LLC
>
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