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Thursday, 15 July 2010

SCHOTT solar vs SUNTECH solar panels test


Manufacturer SCHOTT solar Suntech Power
Solar panel model Schott Poly 220 Suntech STP190-18/Ub
Nature of the cells Polycrystalline Polycrystalline
Made in  EU (Cells in Germany) China
Product Warranty  5 years 5 years
Dimensions 169 x 99 cm 148 x 99 cm
Weight 23 kg 17 kg
Rated power 220 W 190 W
Power tolerance according to the manufacturer 0/+ +/- 3 %
Measured power / deviation to rated power 222.4 W / + 1.1% 184,1 W / -3,1%
Module Efficiency 13.3% 12,50%
Change of module efficiency at low light (100 W / m²)  - 7.2% -19,00%
Fill factor 73.3% 72,20%
Change in performance with heat (70 ° C)   - 19.7% -19,30%
Recognizable abnormalities and deficiencies (Electroluminescence and thermography) low low
Test result performance test  very good  insufficient
Further defects no yes
Test Results Further shortcomings very good good
Notes - 3)
Overall rating very good insufficient

Source: Translated from Oeko-test, April 2010


SCHOTT vs SUNTECH solar panels test