LG Electronics announced its upcoming push into the commercial and utility-scale space at Intersolar with the launch of its flagship NeON 2 in a 72-cell solar panel.
Why might these be a good option for your next C&I project? LG’s N-Type double-sided cell structure allows the panels to produce more energy with a smaller footprint (they reflect light from the rear of the module to be reabsorbed). This newest model features a series of 72-cell modules that make it easier to manage space when installing a large-scale system without sacrificing energy output. The three models, LG365N2W-G4, LG370N2W-G4 and LG375N2W-G4, are designed to deliver outputs ranging from 365 to 375 watts, in a 6.41- by 3.28-foot panel, thereby producing more power in less space.
These NeON panels made their debut at Intersolar last year.
“LG’s NeON 2 72-cell panels are the perfect solution for commercial and utility scale installation projects looking for a highly efficient solar energy solution without compromising their roof or green space,” said David Chang, U.S. head of sales for LG Solar. “These panels combine LG’s signature sleek design with the newest technology on the market to provide businesses an attainable solar solution for long-term cost savings.”
High efficiency
Advancing the success of LG’s flagship NeON 2, the N-Type material was developed through an elaborate process control, adopting a semiconductor processing solution, which boasts higher mobility of electric charge. As a result of their improved temperature coefficient, the NeON 2 72-cell panels can generate more electricity on sunny days and even performs more efficiently on cloudy days, allowing one module to generate more energy per square foot, regardless of environmental factors.
LG’s flagship NeON 2 and NeON 2 Black solar panels feature LG’s innovative Cello technology, which utilizes circular-shaped wires to scatter light for better absorption while reducing the electrical loss and increasing power output and reliability by spreading the current with 12 thin wires rather than the traditional three busbars
While the new NeON 2 72-cell is optimized for commercial use, the new NeON 2 and NeON 2 Black solar panels are ideal for residential applications. The NeON 2 Black features an all-black design, which makes it almost undetectable against a roof for a sleek appearance. The 320W NeON 2 delivers a 6.4 kWp capacity with 20 modules (60 cells) compared with competing 285W p-type Mono panels with the same number of modules that generate only 5.7 kWp.
Unlike conventional p-type solar modules, the N-Type cells used in the NeON 2 72-cell, NeON 2 and NeON 2 Black use almost no boron, so Light Induced Degradation is reduced significantly. The improved 72-cell module reduces annual degradation from -0.7 percent to -0.6 percent per year, allowing LG to extend the warranty to a full 12 years.
— Solar Builder magazine
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