Designed to capture

more of the sun

A close look at what makes our solar modules unique

1 Robust frame
Rugged materials and durable design form a strong 1
protective frame, made and tested to withstand heavy
loads and the harshest weather conditions.

2 Anti-reflective coating 2
Darker surface lets the module absorb more sunlight
than conventional modules instead of reflecting and
bouncing off.
It is especially effective when the sun sits low in the
sky, for improved performance and faster payback on
your system.
This means you get up to 4% more energy in
comparison with standard glass.

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3 Smart Interconnections Design
(IntegraBus & wire-hold junction box) 4
Smartly designed cable interconnections ensure highest
reliability and protect the module from moisture and
corrosion extending its product life. 5
BP Solar diodes operate at 50% lower temperature than
other brands for optimized performance.

4 Improved Cell Protection

Power degradation in solar systems has a huge impact
on return on investment.
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We use the toughest materials in our designs to ensure
our modules have lower degradation rates than other
major brands.

5 Patented thermal cooling layer

All silicon solar modules lose 1% of power with every Third-party verified power output
2°C increase in running temperature. We use independent laboratories to confirm our module
BP Solar’s unique cooling technology minimizes this power ratings.
loss, allowing solar cells to run cooler; which reduces All solar modules degrade slightly, immediately after
stress and wear on the module, extending its life and installation.
boosting energy output by up to 3%. Not all brands factor this into their modules’ energy ratings,
but BP Solar does, to make sure you get the power you
paid for.

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Features described are available on most BP Solar modules. Contact your BP Solar partner for more details.
Proven performance

Industry-standard quality tests are tough. Our tests are even tougher.
We simulate 25 years of demanding outdoor conditions. On comparison,
only 3 of 11 competing brands came through our tests without breaking.
Here are some examples of what we ask of our products:

The BP tests Why we do it

Thermal cycles can stress the interconnections and crack cells,

Thermal cycling at 2.5 times IEC Standards.
resulting in a significant loss of power.

Moisture and heat can cause corrosion leading to significant power

Damp heat exposure at 25% more than IEC Standards.
loss or module failure.

Wind pressure makes solar modules bow significantly. This can cause
Adding wind simulation to IEC humidity freeze cycles.
cell cracks, reduced module output or even failure.

Snow weighing down on modules make them bow, which can cause
Load testing as much as twice the IEC Standard.
cracks in the cells, and lead to reduced power output or failure.

More energy for longer

It’s a fact that the power output of all solar modules reduces over time. BP Solar and independent third-party tests have shown that our modules
This is known as “power degradation”. The rate of degradation varies degrade at a much lower rate than others, resulting in improved energy
a lot between different module brands. yield and increased return on investment over time.

BP Solar
How power degradation impacts energy production Average of other brands
1700
Lowest performing brand

1600

AC Energy Production per kW installed (kWh/kWp)

1500

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The difference in power degradation for a typical 500kW system can result in Source:
Based on BP Solar and independent third-party accelerated field tests.
a huge difference in financial return, for example: Assumes base electricity rate of $0.11 per kWh and 3% rate escalation.
Testing includes top market share manufacturers based on Solarbuzz 2008.
BP Solar vs average of other brands = $255K Based on industry standard PVSyst modeling for a 500kW system using
weather condition typical of the city of Los Angeles.
BP Solar vs lowest performing brand = $626K

Proof Points 10 1055E-2 12_10 © 2010 BP Solar International Inc. bpsolar.com