The date of a possible revolution in the field of photovoltaics and renewable energy in general is upon us. In fact, on July XNUMXst, Panasonic Electric Works Co. will put on sale - for now only in the Japanese market - the Panasonic Home Solar Power, whose yield, among the solar panels on the market, promises to be one of the highest in the world.
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The date of a possible revolution in the field of PV and renewable energy in general is upon us. In fact, on July XNUMXst, Panasonic Electric Works Co. will put on sale - for now only in the Japanese market - the Panasonic Home Solar Power, the Hit 215, whose performance, between solar panels on the market, it promises to be one of the highest in the world.
And this thanks to Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer (HIT) Solar Cell, the basic components of each module, consisting of an ultra-thin layer of amorphous silicon on a high-performance monocrystalline silicon substrate. A combination, in essence, that increases conversion efficiency by 16,8%.
Not only. The cells are indeed very thin (0,2 millimeters) and guarantee excellent performance even at high temperatures. Furthermore, since the production process of heterojunctions (crystalline layers) requires rather low temperatures, their manufacture has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional panels. Here are the main characteristics of the product in the table below.
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Product Name |
Panasonic home Solar Power Generation System |
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HIT215 Series |
HIT210 Series |
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Product Number |
VBH13215T |
VBH13210TP |
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Energy conversion |
16.8(215W) |
16.4(210W) |
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Dimension (mm) / Weight |
1,580 x 812 x 35/15kg |
1,580 x 812 x 35/15kg |
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Suggested Retail Price |
JPY 156,450/module |
JPY 150,150/module |
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Sales Target |
8,000 Units for the entire series / FY 2011 (Ending March 31, 2011) |
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But the Panasonic group is not going to stop there, and is aiming to create one integrated home platform which will allow to create energy, to conserve it and to optimize its consumption. Through a combination of intelligent systems it will then be possible to evaluate the electrical consumption of your home - perhaps through the television monitor - e manage the need of the family throughout the day - perhaps with a simple remote control.
Will this be the house of the future? The answer to the Japanese.
Roberto Zambon
