Mitsubishi Electric Launches Advanced PV Modules for Stand-Alone Systems

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Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. launched four models of their advanced photovoltaic (PV) modules, suitable for use in overseas stand-alone solar power generation systems on April 10, 2009. Targeted areas are central regions of the USA and remote areas in developing countries where local infrastructure, such as power generation plants or the electricity grid, is insufficient.

The stand-alone system comprises a solar power generation system equipped with storage batteries, and supplies electricity without being linked to proprietary grids. Mitsubishi Electric's new PV modules for stand-alone systems consist of models with outputs from 115 to 130 Watts, and their operating voltages are suitable for a 12-volt rechargeable battery, which is most widely used in stand-alone PV systems. When compared to the company's conventional models, the new models have specifications that are more suitable for installation environments in the central USA and remote areas in developing countries. Mitsubishi Electric says the new models will meet the diverse demands of various countries and usage patterns.

Mitsubishi Electric expects the USA market volume of the PV system to surpass one gigaWatt per year by 2012, about 20 percent of which will be stand-alone systems to power streetlights, traffic signals and water sprinklers. Stand-alone systems are also being adopted in Asia and Africa to meet electricity demands in rural areas, where infrastructure is lacking.

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Mitsubishi Electric Announces New Photovoltaic Modules for Stand-Alone Systems
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Posted: 2009/06/29 06:00:15 AM