[RE-wrenches] Defective modules

[Tom Duffy]

Hilton

We have been seeing catastrophic failures with 3C panels here in Panama mostly either No-Name or Re-Branded from a discounter in the USA (who shall remain nameless) The problems seem to occur within the first three years.

BTW we don't sell any Chinese 3C panels. We have had some luck with Canadian Solar

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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Hilton Dier III
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:09 AM
To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Defective modules

Greetings wrenches,

I'm sure many of you have seen this article in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/business/energy-environment/solar-powers-dark-side.html?hp&_r=1&

I have already gotten an email from a panicked client asking about canceling his project.

First question: Has anybody dealt with defective modules lately, and if so, what brands?
Second question: How much does this affect first-tier manufacturers (Trina, Suntech, Yingli...) and how much of this is "no-name" brands?
Third question: Is this restricted to a particular technology such as thin film?

And the big question: How do we deal with this? I can imagine the fossil fuel and nuclear industries promoting this story with enthusiasm.

Thanks,

Hilton


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Hilton Dier III

Renewable Energy Design

Partner, Solar Gain LLC

453 East Hill Rd.

Middlesex, VT 05602
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