The product features high-quality and high-efficient photovoltaic modules and TCNT’s high-strength carbon nanotubes, aimed to provide a new high-end, cost-saving technology to the solar industry, the partners said.
Featuring properties such as flexural strength measuring 339MPa, the carbon nanotube photovoltaic module frame uses high-strength carbon and glass fiber composite materials, thus reducing its weight by half to that of the traditionally-used aluminum module frames.
The new module frame is capable of resisting corrosion and eliminating potential induced degradation (PID) problems.
Wuxi Suntech president Xiong Haibo said: "Together with TCNT, we have successfully developed a new type of carbon nanotube photovoltaic module frame — a revolutionary innovation from traditional metal frame modules.
"The research and development of these modules required us to overcome significant technical challenges, but through the integrated partnership of the two teams, we developed this breakthrough product.
"We are very pleased to be able to provide customers lightweight, cost-effective photovoltaic modules with greater reliability and no PID problems, once again fully reflecting Wuxi Suntech’s competitiveness in core innovation as well as market demand-oriented business strategy."
Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology CEO Eddy Tsai said: " We jointly developed leading global technology and product advantages which can further meet market needs, and enhance the value of the PV industry."
