[RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

[Kirk]

Sanyo has sent out a written response to this issue.

Kirk Herander
VSE

On Apr 3, 2011, at 12:01 PM, "Jason Szumlanski" <Jason at fafcosolar.com>  
wrote:

> The current HIP-195DA3 datasheet is here:
>
> http://us.sanyo.com/dynamic/product/Downloads/HIT%20Double%20195-1483134.pdf
>
>
>
> So it appears that the DA designation means bifacial module… You are 
>  correct that not all HIP modules are bifacial. For example, the cur 
> rent model numbers HIP-195BA20 and -195BA19 (aka HIT Power 195) are  
> not bifacial, but do have the “rear-side electrode” below the  
> thin silicon layer. This is what makes it a bit confusing if not fam 
> iliar with the modules.
>
>
>
> The marketing name of HIT bifacials are “HIT Double.” All  
> bifacial part numbers start with HIP, but all HIP part numbers are n 
> ot bifacial modules. Sanyo is not doing itself any favors by making  
> the model number designations so confusing.
>
>
>
> Bottom line: I need to figure out if the HIT Doubles (bifacials) are  
> affected by these alleged problems. I would assume problems that  
> affect any HIT module would also affect the bifacials, so I may have  
> partially answered my own question.
>
>
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
> Fafco Solar
>
>
>
> From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches- 
> bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 10:19 PM
> To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems
>
>
>
> I don't know my HIPs from my HITs either, but I don't think you're  
> correct, Jason. I checked a bunch of pdfs of spec sheets for various  
> Sanyo modules, and it just left me more confused.
>
> The Sanyo HIP-190BA3/195BA3/200BA3 is a single-face module from  
> around 2006. On the spec sheet is written: "SANYO HIT1 solar cells  
> are hybrids, made of thin mono crystal
> silicon surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers....SANYO  
> HIT solar panels have a black anodized aluminum frame, come pre- 
> equipped with lead wires and plug-n-play connectors.
>
> The HIT Power 200 from 2008 has on its spec sheet "HIT Power 200 or  
> HIP-200BA19"; also single-face.
>
> The HIT Power 215N is listed on the spec sheet as "HIT Power 215N or  
> HIP-215NKHA5".
>
> The HIT Power 200A is only an HIT; the specs list it as "HIT Power  
> 220A or HIT-N220A01", and there's no mention of HIP on the sheet.
>
> Enough already! Marco, can you send out the Photon article after  
> all? I don't think you were mistaken. Maybe we have a real concern  
> here after all.
> Allan
>
> Allan Sindelar
> Allan at positiveenergysolar.com
> NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
> NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional
> New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician
> Positive Energy, Inc.
> 3201 Calle Marie
> Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
> 505 424-1112
> www.positiveenergysolar.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 4/2/2011 5:24 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
>
> I believe the HIP denotes bifacial HIT modules. These are exactly  
> what is being proposed on the project I am working on. Might need an  
> alternative!
>
>
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
> Fafco Solar
>
>
>
> From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches- 
> bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mick Abraham
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 9:39 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems
>
>
>
> I don't know my HIPs from my HITs...wait that didn't sound  
> right...but you see my problem. "Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin  
> Layer" = HIT. What = HIP?
>
> Thanks for taking a moment to address this question. Marco & others:  
> if anyone can find a Sanyo Tech Person who would join the Wrench  
> List, it would help us all and probably also help Sanyo.
>
> Jolliness,
>
> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> www.abrahamsolar.com
>
> Voice: 970-731-4675
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf  
> <marco at pvthawaii.com> wrote:
>
> Esteemed colleagues,
>
>
>
> Regarding the Sanyo problems, I was mistaken.
>
>
>
> They’re having problems with their HIP models.
>
>
>
> I’m seeking clarification from the author of the article who I know  
> to see whether there have been any HIT problems as well.
>
>
>
> My apologies.
>
>
>
> marco
>
>
>
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