[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld Poly

[North Texas Renewable Energy Inc]

The PPSI [Photon Photovoltaic Stock Index] in the magazines most recent
issue shows that the stock value of SolarWorld AG has dropped 51.6% since
Jan. 1, 2010. I'm sure this has something to do with the modules 'makeover'.
http://www.photon-magazine.com/
Jim Duncan
North Texas Renewable Energy


  -----Original Message-----
  From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf Of William
Miller
  Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 8:18 PM
  To: RE-wrenches
  Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarWorld Poly


  Friends:

  I got my hands on the first of the new poly modules today.  I understood
that the new framing would be present on the new mono and poly modules.
They are called the "plus" series.

  The new frames present some problems.  There is no place for an Acme clip
and no provision for back mount clips.  We have been using the Acme clips as
really the only listed, non-plastic, commercially available cable routing
device on the market.  Now that these don't work, we spent the day figuring
out an alternative technique for routing PV cables.  I think we came up with
a pretty good solution that works with the DPW P6 rail and Enphase
components that appear to be our new norm.

  The glass on these modules looks cheap.  It is reflective and not flat.
The frames look and feel flimsy.  It used to be the American made meant
quality but I'm not so sure any more.

  I spoke with my vendor and he said that complaints have been rolling in
about the lack of a flange and the frame will be modified to include a
flange.  No idea how soon.

  Sincerely,

  William Miller
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