All the major manufacturer's modules we carry feature similar, very high quality, manufacturing techniques:
- Tempered Low Iron Glass
- Anodized Aluminum Frames
- EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) - Tedlar encapsulation with Butyl Edge Seal
- Terminal Boxes on Module Back or MC connectors on the large modules
- Built-in bypass diodes
Currently we feature Access and Sharp modules in our solar electric kits.
Access Solar Modules
| 709-110 | Access 110W 12V Solar Module | $459 |
Access solar modules are manufactured in India. We now directly import these modules to achieve a lower price. Access solar modules feature the same high quality construction as all brand name solar modules:
- Multi-crystalline solar cells
- Tempered low iron impact resistant glass
- Weather-proof junction boxes complete with watertight connectors
- Anodized aluminum frames
- Built-in bypass diodes
- 25 Year Limited Power warranty
We now use Access solar modules in our kits for a much lower kit price without compromising quality or energy production.
| Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics for Access 110 | |||
| Module Type | Access 110 |  |
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| Maximum Power | 110W | ||
| Voltage at Pmax | 17.4V | ||
| Current at Pmax | 6.32A | ||
| Short Circuit Current | 7.25A | ||
| Open Circuit Voltage | 21.6V | ||
| Dimensions | Length | 53.0" | |
| Width | 26.5" | ||
| Depth | 1.65" | ||
| Weight | 23.9 lbs | ||
Sharp Solar Modules
705-170 |
Sharp 170 Watt Solar Module | $499 |
Sharp manufactures large 24V solar modules ideal for multi-kW arrays or any large system in general where higher individual module power reduces interconnection and mounting costs. The Sharp 80 and 170 feature the same high quality construction as all brand name solar modules:
- Multi-crystalline solar cells
- Tempered low iron impact resistant glass
- MC connector cables
- Anodized aluminum frames
- Built-in bypass diodes
- 25 year warranty
- UL Listed
Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics for Sharp Module
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| Module Type | Sharp 170 |  |
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| Maximum Power | 170 W | ||
| Voltage at Pmax | 34.8 V | ||
| Current at Pmax | 4.85 A | ||
| Short Circuit Current | 5.47 A | ||
| Open Circuit Voltage | 44.4 V | ||
| Dimensions | Length | 62.40" | |
| Width | 31.85" | ||
| Depth | 1.57" | ||
| Weight | 34.4 lbs | ||
Trina Solar Modules
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Trina solar modules are being imported from China. They have been in the solar module business since 1997. Trina is “vertically integrated”, meaning they make all parts for their solar modules themselves. When they become available in November, we can use the 175W 24V solar module in our Solar Kits #5, #6 & #7. Trina solar modules feature the same high quality construction as all brand name solar modules:
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SunWize Solar Modules
| 702-055 | SW50A 50W 12V Solar Module | $299 |
| 702-060 | SW60A 60W 12V Solar Module | $349 |
| 702-090 | SW110 110W 12V Solar Module | $499 |
| 702-100 | SW180 180W 24V Solar Module | $599 |
SunWize SW Series modules deliver top quality performance for all photovoltaic applications, including rural electrification, water pumping, and general battery charging.
They feature the following industry standard construction:
- Single crystalline solar cells
- White TedlarTM backing
- Laminated with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
- Tempered low iron impact resistant glass
- Weather resistant junction box (SW180-MC3 cables)
- Anodized aluminum frame
- Bypass diodes
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| SW Specifications | SW50A | SW60A | SW110C | SW180 |  |
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| Rated Power: | 50 W | 60 W | 110 W | 180 W | ||
| Rated Voltage: | 16.4 V | 16.7 V | 16.8 V | 36.6 V | ||
| Rated Current: | 3.05 A | 3.6 A | 6.55 A | 4.92 A | ||
| Open Circuit Voltage: | 21.0 V | 21.0 V | 20.5 V | 44.0 V | ||
| Short Circuit Current: | 3.40 A | 3.95 A | 7.00 A | 5.30 A | ||
| By-Pass Diodes | Two | Two | Two | Two | ||
| Dimensions | Length | 35.1" | 35.1" | 58.9" | 58.93" | |
| Width | 22.60" | 22.60" | 21.65" | 25.43 | ||
| Depth | 1.33" | 1.33" | 1.33" | 1.34" | ||
| Weight | 13.2 lbs | 13.2 lbs | 23.1 lbs | 37.5 lbs | ||
| Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics for SL Series | |||||
| Module Type | SL6 | SL12 | SL24 |  |
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| Maximum Power | 6W | 12W | 24W | ||
| Voltage at Pmax | 18.7V | 18.7V | 18.7V | ||
| Current at Pmax | 0.30A | 0.61A | 1.28A | ||
| Short Circuit Current | 0.33A | 0.65A | 1.37A | ||
| Open Circuit Voltage | 22.4V | 22.4V | 22.4V | ||
| Dimensions | Length | 9.97" | 14.21" | 21.59" | |
| Width | 9.97" | 12.46" | 14.21" | ||
| Depth | 1.38" | 1.38" | 1.38" | ||
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 3.7 lbs | 6.4 lbs | ||
| Part No. | 702-006 | 702-012 | 702-024 | ||
| Price | $99 | $149 | $239 | ||
Mitsubishi Solar Modules
707-125 Mitsubishi 125 Watt Solar Module $469
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has entered the solar module market featuring a 110 watt 12V solar module that utilizes lead-free solder making this module “environmentally friendly”. This manufacturing technique also makes for higher conversion efficiency by taking advantage of the product’s ability to more uniformly reflect the sun’s rays. We use the 125 in our Solar Kits #1 - #5
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| Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics for Mitsubishi 125 | |||
| Module Type | PV-EE125MF5F | |
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| Maximum Power | 125 W | ||
| Voltage at Pmax | 17.3 V | ||
| Current at Pmax | 7.23 A | ||
| Short Circuit Current | 7.9 A | ||
| Open Circuit Voltage | 21.8 V | ||
| Dimensions | Length | 58.9" | |
| Width | 26.5" | ||
| Depth | 1.81" | ||
| Weight | 28.7 lbs | ||