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A SOLAR ELECTRIC MODULE WORKS LIKE A CAR BATTERY CHARGER... EXCEPT INSTEAD OF PLUGGING IT INTO THE WALL, YOU PUT IT OUT IN THE SUN.

PHOTO-VOLT-AIC or solar cells convert sunlight directly to electricity within wafer thin cells. Light "particles" called photons actually bounce electrons across a barrier, creating an electrical current. About 36 cells are built into a 4 to 12 square foot solar module. Cells are sealed within a tough resin between a tempered glass front and plastic or foil backing, then framed in aluminum rail. There are many sizes and brands of modules, at similar prices, specifications, and claims. New brands come each year, many as good as, but none better than, the proven reliable brands listed in the next pages. Considering cost and length of module lifetime and warranty, we stock the longest tested and most respected brands.

DIRECT SUNSHINE with no shadows is absolutely necessary for full power. Partial power is produced on overcast days, but any shadows falling directly on a solar module will reduce power, regardless of what some advertisements claim.

DURABILITY: First used 40 years ago for space satellites, modules of that vintage still operate unless the glass has been broken or water has entered the seals. Life expectancy of solar modules is over 30 years. Most photovoltaic modules come with a 20 to 25 year warranty on power output and may last a lifetime.

THE AMOUNT OF POWER a solar array produces depends on the number of modules you use and the number of daily sunshine hours in your climate. Overcast days with only half normal brightness give half of normal power. Some climates allow much more power in summer than winter. Solar modules can easily be added to your array to increase power as your needs grow. Modules are rated by volts, watts, and amps. The AMP rating is the best indicator of the charging you get and is what you will see on your meter during ideal sun conditions.

SOLAR WORLD residential power modules use quality single crystal cells. Tempered glass front and aluminum mounting frame. The SW165 and SW175 have MC cable leads already attached to its junction box. You will need our 30' MC cable with a male and female end. You cut this cable in half in order to plug it into the pre-installed MC cables and run from there to a combiner box. You may order this cable below. Tested at 50 PSI wind load; 1" hailstones impact at 52mph. SolarWorld is the highest quality construction. We have had no warranty returns or claims in over 20 years of selling SolarWorld products.

SW165/SW175 ship truck freight; Call for freight quote.

Our O-MC4 Cable is required for our SW165 and SW175 modules.

EVERGREEN SOLAR

Cedar Series Photovoltaic Modules: made in the USA
Copyright © 2001-2005 Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Designed for maximum performance: safe, reliable, versatile and easy to install.

Easier, faster more accurate wiring

Sealed junction box never needs maintenance.
Easy, accurate, reliable electrical connections
Comes with factory-installed MC cables, connectors, and bypass diodes.

Predictable, reliable, long-term performance

Each module is individually tested to ensure field performance meets or exceeds specifications.
Solar cells are matched to reduce internal losses and the possibility of hot spots.
Rugged, durable anodized aluminum frame makes for strong, stable mechanical mounting.
Industry standard EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate) and Tedlar™ construction protects solar cells from mechanical and environmental stress.

UL listed with a 25 year limited power warranty. PDF below offers full details of this warranty.

Advanced technology with promise for the future

String Ribbon™ polycrystalline solar cells outperform thin films and achieve comparable performance to bulk crystalline technologies while using half as much silicon. This technology utilizes a technique in which two high temperature strings are pulled vertically through a shallow silicon melt, and the molten silicon spans and freezes between the strings. The process is continuous: long strings are unwound from spools; the melt is replenished; and the silicon ribbon is cut to length for further processing without interrupting growth.
The proprietary cell fabrication process is among the most environmentally friendly in the business.

The power of PV

Photovoltaics (PV) provide clean, quiet, reliable electricity from sunlight.
No moving parts to wear out.
No emmisions - power that's good for the environment.
The Sun - a limitless, readily-available power source.

DATASHEET and OPERATION MANUAL

available at www.evergreensolar.com

WARRANTY

EC-100 Series, 2 page datasheet in PDF format (701K)

As of 7-10-07, we do not have Evergreen modules in stock and we do not believe that we will receive more as Evergreen has discontinued the 115/120.

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Our O-MC Cable is required if you would like to utilize the MC cables which exit the sealed junction box of these modules.

Price per amp for comparison (sale prices not reflected in this calculation):
KD135-K: $91.09; KC130-K: $92.02; KC130-D: $103.52 KC-85D: $115.79

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O-MC4 CABLE Solarline 2: For our SolarWorld SW165 and SW175, Mitsubishi MF125, and Kyocera KD135 modules: 30 feet long, locking, single conductor, with one female MC connector on one end and one male MC connector on the other end. Designed to be cut-in half and attached to the corresponding female and male MC connectors already attached to a solar module's junction box...................$30

UL Listed 25 year Warranty Polycrystalline Silicon Module
High Efficiency; High Reliability; High Safety

Mitsubishi has applied leading-edge technology from its space-related applications to terrestrial systems to create high performance photovoltaic power-generation systems for an astonishing range of installations. Mitsubishi has successfully produced the first cells that do not require solder coatings. This accomplishment is a milestone in the development of environmentally friendly composite materials.

Solder free; Black surface field structure; Anti-reflective coating; with MC4 multi contact cabling.

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O-MC4 CABLE: For the MF125UE: 30 feet long, locking, single conductor, with one female MC connector on one end and one male MC connector on the other end. Designed to be cut-in half and attached to the corresponding female and male MC connectors already attached to a solar module's junction box...................$30

UniSolar framed panels are glass-free modules encapsulated in UV-stabilized polymers and framed with anodized aluminum. A steel sheet backing provides stiffness to the module.

US/64 modules are equipped with weather-resistant junction boxes to accept 1/2 inch conduit or wire fittings.

UniSolar uses a triple layer junction to achieve highest efficiencies for amorphous panels. These have larger surface area per watt than crystal modules. Without glass these can be hit and even punctured without destroying the module as when a glass module shatters. Amorphous silicon modules start with a bit higher than rated power, then settle to the rated power within weeks and remain stable at that level for their life. Amorphous silicon does not reduce voltage due to heat, so they equal the performance of higher voltage crystal cell modules. Smaller modules have wire leads, and are suitable for powering a fan, fountain, fence charger, etc...

Warranty: 20 year limited on US/64 and US/32. 10 year on US/11 and US/5 modules.

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In light of Unisolar's decision to discontinue manufacturing their smaller modules, we have decided to offer this new line of modules which are manufactured in India or China specifically for AEE Solar. AEE Solar has operated out of its California headquarters for over 20 years and will honor any warranty claims arising against these modules.

These Small Glass and Aluminum Framed modules are glass laminated in aluminum frames with a small junction box on the back. Sturdy frames and tempered glass. These modules have a ten year warranty.

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