SFCE Media Scan for April 21, 2015

Press Release - Wuxi Suntech & Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology Developed World's First Carbon Nanotube Photovoltaic Module Frame

1. Wuxi Suntech and TCNT develop new carbon nanotube plastic frame for PV modules

   Apr 20, 2015 | Energy Business Review

   Wuxi Suntech Power and Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology (TCNT) have jointly developed a low-cost carbon nanotube frame for photovoltaic (PV) modules.
2. Suntech testing carbon nanotubes as aluminium module frame replacement

   Apr 20, 2015 | Solar Power Portal

   By Mark Osbourne
   
   
   Wuxi Suntech the PV module manufacturing arm of Shunfeng International Clean Energy (SFCE) has confirmed the development and testing with Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology Corporation (TCNT) of a high-strength, lightweight carbon and glass fibre composite PV module frame, the first such development of its kind in the PV industry.

Press Release - Wuxi Suntech & Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology Developed World's First Carbon Nanotube Photovoltaic Module Frame

1. Wuxi Suntech and TCNT develop new carbon nanotube plastic frame for PV modules

   Apr 20, 2015 | Energy Business Review

   Wuxi Suntech Power and Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology (TCNT) have jointly developed a low-cost carbon nanotube frame for photovoltaic (PV) modules.

   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."

   http://solar.energy-business-review.com/news/wuxi-suntech-and-tcnt-develop-new-carbon-nanotube-plastic-frame-for-pv-modules-200415-4557385
   

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2. Suntech testing carbon nanotubes as aluminium module frame replacement

   Apr 20, 2015 | Solar Power Portal

   By Mark Osbourne

   Wuxi Suntech the PV module manufacturing arm of Shunfeng International Clean Energy (SFCE) has confirmed the development and testing with Taiwan Carbon Nanotube Technology Corporation (TCNT) of a high-strength, lightweight carbon and glass fibre composite PV module frame, the first such development of its kind in the PV industry.

   According to Suntech, modules employing the composite material have already passed a number of tests including the IEC61215 standard testing, IEC61701 salt mist corrosion testing, and a high-strength mechanical load test up to 5400Pa at minus 40 degrees Celsius.

   Xiong Haibo, President of Wuxi Suntech 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.”

   Suntech touted that the carbon nanotube enhanced composite frame had greater ability to resist corrosion and eliminate potential induced degradation (PID) problems from moisture ingress and alike, while being non-reflective and overall advantages in extreme weather conditions.

   The company intimated that the new frame has significant cost-saving advantages over conventional aluminium frames, without providing further details. 

   Although Suntech said the new frame had undergone standard industry testing regimes no timelines were given for entering production and becoming a mainstream product offering. 

   http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/product_news/suntech_testing_carbon_nanotubes_as_aluminium_module_frame_replacement_2314
   

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