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Solar Cells
Q-Cells is committed to the development of new,
reliable photovoltaic products. Over 200 ambitious scientists and engineers
at our research centre in Solar Valley work at increasing our cells' yield
and quality. Q-Cells solar cells are subject to extreme test conditions and
attain top efficiencies.
Our philosophy lies in the sustainable partnership. We satisfy our
customers' individual needs through expert guidance and short response
times. After the delivery of our solar cells we support our partners in
optimum further processing. Together with our customers we are pushing
photovoltaics ahead.
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Q6LMXP3
The monocrystalline solar cell Q6LMXP3 achieves an
efficiency of up to 18.8 % making it the top performing and esthetically
demanding cell on the market.
| Product |
Monocrystalline solar cell |
| Nominal efficiency |
17.0 % - 18.8% |
| Format |
156 mm × 156 mm ± 0.5 mm |
| Diameter |
220 ± 0.5 mm |
| Mean cell thickness |
200 µm ± 30 µm |
| Front side (-) |
3 x 1.3 mm wide busbars (silver)
Electroplated contacts
Alkaline-textured surface
Dark blue anti-reflective coating (silicon nitride) |
| Rear side (+) |
3 x 6 soldered contacts, 3 mm wide (silver/aluminium)
Flat aluminium rear contact |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- Reduced serial resistance due to new cell concept with 86 fingers
and 3-busbar layout: Increased power on module level.
- Positive sorting + 0.2 / -0 %: Extra output.
- Backside with 3 x 6 busbar pads: The new standard for future
efficiency efficiency boosts.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Full-square format: Additional 3% power output compared to
pseudo-square mono cells.
- Homogenous black design: The perfect solution for highly esthetical
modules.
- 2.5% safety margin included for the intital light-induced
degradation of mono cells: yield security from the beginning.
- Comprehensive support for further processing and module
certification: The best solution for your module.
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Q6LPT3-G2
The powerful new multicrystalline standard solar cell
with efficiencies of up to 17.4%.
| Product |
Monocrystalline solar cell |
| Nominal efficiency |
15.4 % - 17.4 % |
| Format |
156 mm × 156 mm ± 0.5 mm |
| Diameter |
220 ± 0.5 mm |
| Mean cell thickness |
160 µm ± 30 µm / 180 µm ± 30 µm / 200 µm ± 30 µm |
| Front side (-) |
Three 1.3 mm wide busbars (silver)
Acid-etched surface
Blue anti-reflective coating (silicon nitride) |
| Rear side (+) |
3 x 6 soldered contacts, 3 mm wide (silver/aluminium)
Flat aluminium rear contact |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- Reduced serial resistance due to new cell concept with 86 fingers
and 3-busbar layout: Increased power on module level.
- Positive sorting + 0.2 / -0 %: Extra output.
- Backside with 3 x 6 busbar pads: The new standard for future
efficiency efficiency boosts.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Comprehensive support for further processing and module
certification: The best solution for your module.
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Q6LTT3-G2
The powerful multicrystalline standard solar cell with
efficiencies of up to 17.4%.
| Product |
Monocrystalline solar cell |
| Nominal efficiency |
15.4 % - 17.4 % |
| Format |
156 mm × 156 mm ± 0.5 mm |
| Diameter |
220 ± 0.5 mm |
| Mean cell thickness |
160 µm ± 30 µm / 180 µm ± 30 µm / 200 µm ± 30 µm |
| Front side (-) |
Three 1.3 mm wide busbars (silver)
Acid-etched surface
Blue anti-reflective coating (silicon nitride) |
| Rear side (+) |
Three 1.3 mm wide busbars (silver / aluminium),
flat aluminium rear contact) |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- Reduced serial resistance due to new cell concept with 86 fingers
and 3-busbar layout: Increased power on module level.
- Positive sorting + 0.2 / -0 %: Extra output.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Comprehensive support for further processing and module
certification: The best solution for your module.
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Solar Modules
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Q-Cells has applied its many years of expertise as a
manufacturer of solar cells to the production of solar modules. Over 200
ambitious technologists and engineers work in-house on improving the yields
and quality of our products. Thus innovative material and processing
technology is used in our production.
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Q.PEAK 245-265
The mono-crystalline Q.PEAK solar module is our energy
pack for private rooftop systems.
| Nominal power |
245 – 265 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
14.7 % - 15.9 % |
| Positive sorting |
+5 / -0 Wp, |
| Format |
1,670 mm × 1,000 mm × 50 mm |
| Area |
1.67 m² |
| Weight |
20 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- New cell concept with reduced serial resistance: Increased power on
module level.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Positive sorting +5 W / -0 W: Extra output.
- Tested for wind / snow loads up to 5,400 Pa: Strong in every weather
condition.
- 10-year product warranty, 25-year linear performance warranty2:
Secure investment.
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Q.PEAK BLK 235-255
The monocrystalline Q.PEAK BLK module is a pure beauty
for private rooftop systems in locations with high architectural demands.
| Nominal power |
235 – 255 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
14.1 % - 15.3 % |
| Positive sorting |
+5 / -0 Wp |
| Format |
1,670 mm × 1,000 mm × 50 mm |
| Area |
1.67 m² |
| Weight |
20 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Full-black design: Outstanding esthetics.
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- New cell concept with reduced serial resistance: Increased power on
module level.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Positive sorting +5 W / -0 W: Extra output.
- Tested for wind / snow loads up to 5,400 Pa: Strong in every weather
condition.
- 10-year product warranty, 25-year linear performance warranty2:
Secure investment.
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Q.PRO-G2 230-250
The multi-crystalline Q-PRO-G2 solar module is our
classic solution for private rooftop systems.
| Nominal power |
230 – 250 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
13.8 % - 15.0 % |
| Positive sorting |
+5 / -0 Wp |
| Format |
1,670 mm × 1,000 mm × 50 mm |
| Area |
1.67 m² |
| Weight |
20 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- New cell concept with reduced serial resistance: Increased power on
module level.
- VDE Quality Tested with continuous aging tests: Long-term secure
quality.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Positive sorting +5 W / -0 W: Extra output.
- Tested for wind / snow loads up to 5,400 Pa: Strong in every weather
condition.
- 10-year product warranty, 25-year linear performance warranty2:
Secure investment.
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Q.SMART 80-95
With ratings up to 13.4%, the CIGS solar modules in our
Q.SMART series are the most efficient thin-film modules on the market.
| Nominal power |
80 - 95 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
10.5 % - 12.5 % |
| Positive sorting |
+5 / -0 Wp |
| Format |
1,196 mm × 636 mm × 36 mm |
| Area |
0.76 m² |
| Weight |
14.5 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- World‘s best efficiencies up to 13.4 %: Highest yields per installed
area.
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Outstanding diffuse and low-light behaviour for 360° Efficiency
(TDE): High yields even in challenging roof expositions - north,
west, south, east.
- Additional Power Boost (APB) with up to 15 % additional output
due to positive sorting (+5 / -0W) and light soaking effect: More
power for your money.
- Black surface and black aluminum frame: Excellent visual
appearance.
- Tested for 5,400 Pa: Strong in every weather condition.
- 10 years product warranty, 25 years linear performance warranty,
even for installations < 30 kWp2: Secure investment.
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Q.SMART UF 75-95
With ratings up to 13.4%, the CIGS solar modules in the
Q.SMART series are the most efficient thin-film modules on the market.
| Nominal power |
75 - 95 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
10.0 % - 12.7% |
| Positive sorting |
+5 / -0 Wp |
| Format |
1,190 mm × 630 mm × 7.3 mm |
| Area |
0.75 m² |
| Weight |
13.2 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- World‘s best efficiencies up to 13.4 %: Highest yields per installed
area.
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Outstanding diffuse and low-light behaviour for 360° Efficiency
(TDE): High yields even in challenging roof expositions - north,
west, south, east.
- Additional Power Boost (APB) with up to 15 % additional output
due to positive sorting (+5 / -0W) and light soaking effect: More
power for your money.
- Black surface and black aluminum frame: Excellent visual
appearance.
- Frameless Design: Ideal for roof-parallel installations on flat
roofs.
- 10 years product warranty, 25 years linear performance warranty,
even for installations < 30 kWp2: Secure investment.
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Q.SMART UF L
With ratings up to 13.4%, the CIGS solar modules in the Q.SMART series are
the most efficient thin-film modules on the market.
| Nominal power |
95 – 115 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
10.1 % - 12.2% |
| Positive sorting |
+5 / -0 Wp |
| Format |
1,190 mm × 790 mm × 7.3 mm |
| Area |
0.94 m² |
| Weight |
16.5 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- World‘s best efficiencies up to 13.4 %: Highest yields per installed
area.
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Outstanding low-light behaviour for 360° Efficiency (TDE): High
yields even in challenging roof expositions - north, west, south or
east.
- Additional Power Boost (APB) with up to 15 % additional output
due to positive sorting (+5 / -0W) and light soaking effect: More
power for your money.
- Increased module surface (0.94 m²): Optimal utilization of flat
roofs.
- Frameless Design: Ideal for roof-parallel installations on flat
roofs.
- 10 years product warranty, 25 years linear performance warranty,
even for installations < 30 kWp2: Secure investment.
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Q.BASE-G2 230-245
The multi-crystalline Q.BASE - G2 solar module is our
economist for large-scale facilities.
| Nominal power |
230 – 245 Wp |
| Nominal efficiency |
13.8 % - 14.7 % |
| Positive sorting |
± 2.5 Wp |
| Format |
1,670 mm × 1,000 mm × 50 mm |
| Area |
1.67 m² |
| Weight |
21 kg |
THE NEW Q-CELLS GENERATION
- Anti PID Technology (APT)1: No power loss caused by potential-induced
degradation.
- Traceable Quality (Tra.QTM): First traceable, forgery proof solar cell on the market.
- New cell concept with reduced serial resistance: Increased power on
module level.
- Hot Spot Protect (HSP): Performance protection and improved fire
safety.
- Tested for wind / snow loads up to 5,400 Pa: Strong in every weather
condition.
- 10-year product warranty, 25-year linear performance warranty2:
Secure investment.
- This module is installed in Q-Cells systems and is not available as
an individual component.
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Buildings
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Private Buildings
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Q-Cells has applied its many years of expertise as a
manufacturer of solar cells to the production of solar modules. Over 200
ambitious technologists and engineers work in-house on improving the yields
and quality of our products. Thus innovative material and processing
technology is used in our production. |
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Leipzig, Germany
As a rooftop facility this system powers a detached
family home.
And you too will produce solar electricity!
System Specifications:
| Application |
Private rooftop system |
| Installed capacity |
4kWp |
| Completed |
2009 |
| Modules |
Q.SMART 75 KW |
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Modena, Italy
This private rooftop facility supplies around 6 KWp in
Modena, Italy.
Cleverly designed with Q.SMART modules!
System Specifications:
| Application |
Private rooftop system |
| Installed capacity |
5.85 KWp |
| Partner |
Coenergia |
| Modules |
Q.SMART 90 UF |
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Devon, United Kingdom
With 3.8 kWP installed power this detached family home
generates secure returns.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Private rooftop system |
| Installed capacity |
3.8 kWp |
| Partner |
Yokk Solar |
| Completed |
2011 |
| Modules |
Q.SMART UF |
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Commercial Buildings
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Photovoltaics remain a relatively untapped source of generation. We see
tremendous promise for deployment of this technology in the commercial
sector, in particular for large-scale rooftop solar facilities. |
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Oschersleben, Germany
The 1 MWp solar facility, completed in 2010, was designed
for an agricultural company. Our crystalline Q-Base module was used.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Industrial rooftop system |
| Installed capacity |
992 kWp |
| Completed |
2010 |
| Modules |
Q.BASE |
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Rebstock/Frankfurt, Germany
Implemented by USE GmbH and initiated by Sonneninitiative
e.V., this Q.SMART reference used a carport solution for the roof over
parking spaces.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Industrial solar carport facility |
| Installed capacity |
600 kWp |
| Completed |
2010 |
| Modules |
Q.SMART |
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Power Plants
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Solar facilities are one of the most environmentally friendly and flexible
power generation plants imaginable. Their structure requires no sealing of
the soil and they operate almost emissions free. Harness the benefits of
these reliable, sustainable investments!
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Strasskirchen, Germany
This facility was connected to the grid in December 2009
and generates around 53 MWp of green electricity. Q-Cells needed five months
to finish the construction of this facility.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Ground-mounted solar power plant |
| Installed capacity |
53 MWp |
| Completion |
2009 |
| Modules |
Q.BASE (previous model) |
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Finsterwalde I-III, Germany
The Finsterwalde power plant cluster was built in three
stages: The first facility, rated to 42 MWp, was erected within six months
and was connected to the grid in September 2009.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Ground-mounted solar power plant |
| Installed capacity |
83 MWp (total) |
| Completion |
2010 (final) |
| Modules |
Q.BASE (previous model) |
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Zeithain, Germany
In March 2009, the six-month construction of this
facility in Zeithain was completed.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Ground-mounted solar power plant |
| Installed capacity |
12 MWp |
| Completion |
2009 (final) |
| Modules |
Q.BASE (previous model) |
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Puglia I, Italy
This cluster of several facilities in Basilikata was
completed within six months. The entire facility was connected to the grid
in 2010.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Ground-mounted solar power plant |
| Installed capacity |
10 MWp (total) |
| Completion |
2010 (final) |
| Modules |
Q.BASE (previous model) |
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Basilikata, Italy
The Basilikata cluster consists of several larger
facilities that were completed in 2009. The overall construction time was
six months.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Ground-mounted solar power plant |
| Installed capacity |
12 MWp (total) |
| Completion |
2009 (final) |
| Modules |
Q.BASE (previous model) |
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Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Only twelve weeks of construction were needed to complete
this 20 MWp facility for an independent energy producer in Canada. Roughly
87,000 Q.BASE modules were installed in the process.
System Specifications:
| Application |
Ground-mounted solar power plant |
| Installed capacity |
20 MWp (total) |
| Completion |
2010 |
| Modules |
Q.BASE (previous model) |
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