Vikram Solar unveils mono PERC bifacial solar modules

02 Sep 2022 CW Team

Vikram Solar has launched its Paradea line of mono PERC bifacial glass-to-glass PV modules. The multi-busbar panels provide power outputs ranging from 635 W to 660 W, with efficiencies between 20.38% and 21.18%. Bifacial gain is up to 25% with the dual-glass modules, leading to 825 W of overall power output.

The modules feature 132 half-cells. They measure 2,391 mm x 1,303 mm x 35 mm and weigh 39.3 kg. Under standard test conditions, the open-circuit voltage is between 45.8 V and 46.3 V. The short-circuit current ranges from 17.76 A to 18.17 A. The modules are designed for large-scale utility systems, commercial and industrial systems, and residential rooftop systems.

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