Intersolar 2024 Highlights
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By Michael Zhang || Updated on 25th June 2024
Michael Zhang is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the solar lights industry. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in product design and developing, gaining valuable expertise and insight into the industry. Known for his dedication and professionalism, Michael has contributed significantly to the growth and success of various solar lights projects. His extensive knowledge and hands-on experience make him a trusted authority in the field, and he continues to innovate and excel in his role.
The 2024 Intersolar exhibition is coming, bringing together the world’s leading solar and energy storage companies to showcase their latest innovations, from high-efficiency solar modules and advanced energy management systems to integrated PV storage solutions and smart inverters. Join us to explore the breakthrough products and trends that are shaping the future of sustainable energy.
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Hoymiles launches the world’s first AC-coupled micro storage product—MS Micro Storage (MS-A2 series). This new product boasts unique advantages such as 7-second installation, 100% compatibility with all microinverters, and off-grid mode. Equipped with a 2.24 kWh battery and built-in TOU mode, it can discharge during peak hours and charge during off-peak hours, significantly reducing electricity bills for users. Additionally, the MS series is the first micro storage product to receive T V Rheinland cybersecurity certification.
At this exhibition, Hoymiles also showcased the MiT microinverter, which was recently unveiled at SNEC. As the world’s first microinverter with a power output of up to 5000W, the MiT offers significant advantages such as inherent reliability, built-in safety, extended living comfort, and stable returns. It can simultaneously connect to 8 photovoltaic modules and comes with a 25-year maintenance-free warranty, making it an excellent solution for commercial, industrial, and large residential projects.
TCL
TCL partners with BNP Paribas in France to offer favorable loan schemes, enabling customers to enjoy smart, convenient, and efficient green home living at minimal monthly costs.
GCL introduces the SiRo smart module, allowing users to scan the module’s QR code to easily access key information such as carbon footprint, performance, and certifications. SiRo sets a new industry benchmark for transparency in low-carbon solutions with its capabilities of traceability, verification, trustworthiness, and tamper-proof features.
Meanwhile, GCL has recently broken world records again with its monocrystalline perovskite single junction module achieving 19.04% efficiency at 20000 cm² (1m*2m) and perovskite tandem module achieving 26.36% efficiency at 1.71m².
Goldensolar showcased a range of high-efficiency heterojunction photovoltaic modules at the exhibition, including models such as 144, 132, 108B, and 120, designed for diverse applications. All products feature double-sided glass technology, offering longer lifespans, lower degradation rates, and higher yields.
Taking the JGND-132 series as an example of Goldensolar new high-efficiency heterojunction photovoltaic modules, these products utilize double-sided microcrystalline heterojunction cells produced independently at our Jiuquan facility. The highest average efficiency in mass production batches has been improved to 26%. Incorporating industry-leading technologies like non-destructive cutting and SMBB, we enhance the modules’ power output capabilities significantly.
Moreover, with Goldensolar advanced light-transmissive encapsulation process, they achieve shorter current transmission distances, reduced resistive losses, and higher cell efficiency. These modules achieve a double-sided ratio of over 90%, highlighting their differentiation and ability to meet various application requirements in photovoltaic installations across different scenarios.
A crowd gathered around the booth showcasing the Rainbow Cloud series, fully displaying the dual appeal of its appearance and performance. This series offers six color options, including Silver Stone, Yellow Stone, Red Stone with natural stone textures, as well as Architectural Silver, Green, and Brown commonly used for building facades. The PU frame color can also be customized to blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment.
The introduction of these colors not only provides diverse aesthetic choices for buildings but also significantly enhances their added value.
Jinghua Solar presented a dazzling array of high-performance photovoltaic modules at the exhibition, attracting numerous clients for discussions and negotiations with its efficient products and quality service. Among the showcased products was the Black Shark module, continuing the aesthetic design concept of all-black appearance to seamlessly integrate with buildings, offering integrated architectural solutions with significant potential for development.
Another highlight at the exhibition was the Blue Shark Double Glass TOPCon module introduced by Jinghua. This product features N-type TOPCon double-sided cells, offering enhanced performance with minimal photovoltaic module degradation and higher electricity generation efficiency. It demonstrates clear cost advantages by effectively translating technical superiority into product value.
Astronergy introduced the ASTRO N series modules tailored as photovoltaic power solutions for unique local geographic and climatic conditions. These modules utilize Astronergy’s newly developed TOPCon 4.0 cell technology launched in February this year, offering performance advantages in electricity generation, bifaciality, temperature coefficient, low light performance, LID and LETID resistance, among others. With a low temperature coefficient of -0.29%/℃, they deliver durable, efficient, and green energy throughout their lifecycle.
Featured products include the new ASTRO N7 series introduced by Astronergy last year, incorporating large-size rectangular silicon wafers, SMBB (Super Multi Busbar) integration, double-layer coated glass, and gap-filling film technology to enhance efficiency and quality. The 66-cell format achieves an impressive efficiency of up to 22.95%. Additionally, benefiting from a low voltage design, the ASTRO N7 series offers a 12.3% increase in string capacity compared to conventional 182mm square wafer modules, significantly reducing Balance of System (BOS) costs such as mounting structures. This also improves LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy), delivering greater value to users.
MBT-energy has launched a balcony-mounted residential solar technology featuring a triangular structure that securely installs on balconies, walls, concrete surfaces, and other areas. The unique telescopic design allows for adjustable positioning of the solar panels, adapting to various sunlight angles and enhancing the efficiency of household solar energy conversion.
Hello Tech’s system’s greatest differentiating advantage lies in its All-in-one design, providing a comprehensive household green energy solution that completely revolutionizes the way energy is used and managed at home. The Jackery Navi 2000 achieves revolutionary simplification. Traditional balcony photovoltaic systems are cobbled together from multiple manufacturers and modules, varying in quality, requiring a minimum 2-hour installation, drilling holes in walls, and connecting numerous wires. In contrast, the Jackery Navi 2000 features disruptive design innovation with zero drilling, only three wires, and a plug-and-play setup in just 5 minutes, enabling DIY installation for users. Besides reducing installation time and maintenance costs, the All-in-one design and integrated after-sales service provide users with a stable and reliable product and service experience. This not only simplifies the installation process but also optimizes energy generation, storage, and usage through integrated BMS (Battery Management System), EMS (Energy Management System), and PCS (Power Conversion System) technologies.
Ginlong Technologies unveiled its new residential 5-20 kW three-phase inverters at IntersolarEurope, showcasing improved efficiency compared to the previous generation with a 0.5% increase. The new models can accumulate over 2000 kWh more electricity over 20 years (for the 20 kW model), achieving a maximum efficiency breakthrough of 98.7%, leading the industry in efficiency among similar models.
The total weight of the unit has been reduced by half compared to the previous generation, and its volume has shrunk by nearly two-thirds, making it one of the smallest and lightest models in its class. It can be installed and operated by one person, saving on labor and transportation costs, and facilitating easy maintenance.
The MPPT voltage range extends from 160 to 850V, with a low startup voltage of 180V, allowing the inverter to start earlier in the morning and operate later into the evening, thereby increasing the total energy output of the solar system over time.
With harmonic distortion less than 1.5%, the inverter sets an industry-leading standard for grid friendliness. Harmonics generated by inverters can impact the grid, but Jinlang Technology’s new 5-20 kW three-phase residential inverters reduce harmonic distortion to 1.5%. They employ LCL filters to eliminate high-frequency currents emitted by the inverter, minimizing their impact on the grid and significantly enhancing the grid friendliness of three-phase inverters.
The world-leading solar technology company, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter as “LONGi”), officially announced the new world record efficiency of 30.1% for the commercial M6 size wafer-level silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell on June 19, 2024 at the 2024 InterSolar Europe in Munich, Germany.
Hoyuan presented a comprehensive lineup of N-type integrated photovoltaic products, showcasing upstream industry chain materials such as silicon materials, silicon wafers, solar cells, and various HT series N-type module products suitable for different scenarios. The module products cover residential, commercial, and large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic applications. With the highest output power reaching up to 710W, the double-glass modules feature different specifications of N-type TOPCon cells including 182, 210, and 210R, boasting high conversion efficiency, high bifaciality, low temperature coefficient, excellent low-light performance, and high reliability.
Among them, Hoyuan’s residential photovoltaic products embody “efficiency, aesthetics, and reliability,” incorporating architectural aesthetic designs and offering full black solutions. They stand out with superior electricity generation efficiency and diverse application scenarios. These modules possess strong market competitiveness and provide global users with a more diverse and valuable photovoltaic experience.
ESS-AELIO introduces an intelligent air-cooled solution with rated power of 50/60kW, supporting both integrated cabinet and split solutions with a rated capacity of 50-400kWh. It integrates Elio Energy’s proprietary EMS and BMS, utilizing safe and reliable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 280Ah cells. Real-time monitoring at cell level, 4+1 layers of safety protection, and scalability up to 10 units for a total capacity of 4MWh.
ESS-TRENE presents an intelligent air-cooled integrated commercial and industrial energy storage cabinet with a rated power of 100kW and a rated capacity of 215kWh. It supports installation in as fast as 1 hour, real-time cell-level monitoring, 3-level shutdown design, and multiple safety features including exhaust, explosion venting, aerosol release, and water spray. Its compartmentalized design can withstand fire hazards for up to 1.5 hours, reducing economic losses from firefighting procedures by 93%. Intelligent operating modes enhance overall system security by 10%.
K-Home’s Home Green Energy Solution highlights the comprehensive display of Koseda’s flagship BluE-S, BluE-G, and BluE series photovoltaic storage products, alongside the GreenFlow AC Charger charging station products. By synergizing photovoltaics, energy storage, and charging station products, K-Home optimizes energy scheduling, enhances household energy efficiency, reduces electricity costs, and helps users embark on a green and low-carbon lifestyle.
Furthermore, addressing challenges such as insufficient charging facilities, long charging times, diverse charging modes, and high performance requirements, Koseda actively pursues technological innovation and transformation. Concurrently at the exhibition, Koseda showcases its IP65-rated full series high-protection charging station products, known for high protection, reliability, and profitability, capable of adapting to various complex environments including dust, coastal, condensation, and mining sites. With an expected lifespan exceeding 10 years and low operating costs, it supports configurations of up to 24 guns for split stations, offering flexible solutions for fast charging and supercharging terminals.
The newly launched photovoltaic-storage hybrid microinverter EZHI series is making its debut in overseas markets. Designed specifically for DIY scenarios like balconies, this product boasts a maximum output power of 1200W with 2 input channels, each capable of connecting 800W+ of photovoltaic modules. It is compact, lightweight, plug-and-play, and features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication modules for smartphone-enabled energy management.
The EZHI system not only meets IP65 system-level protection standards but also supports compatibility with all brands of 48V and 51.2V low-voltage batteries and other brands of microinverters. It seamlessly integrates into existing balcony photovoltaic systems, upgrading them to photovoltaic-storage integrated systems. Moreover, the product includes off-grid capabilities, providing backup power for lighting, household appliances, and other loads. It supports 2x fast charging, catering to electricity demands in outdoor mobile power scenarios such as camping, offering users a superior and environmentally friendly green electricity experience.
All in all, Intersolar 2024 has proven to be a pivotal event, showcasing the transformative innovations and technological advances that are driving the renewable energy industry. From high-efficiency solar modules to integrated energy storage solutions and intelligent management systems, the products and trends highlighted at this year’s show underscore the rapid progress being made toward a more sustainable and efficient energy future. As we move forward, these innovations will play a critical role in shaping the global energy landscape, providing cleaner, more reliable and cost-effective energy solutions for a better tomorrow.
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