UniSolar 5 Watt Thin Film Solar Panel
Uni-Solar US-5, 5 watt Thin Film Solar Panel.
United Solar’s proprietary Triple Junction spectrum-splitting amorphous silicon cell design achieves high performance.These cells are constructed of three separate p-i-n type, amorphous semiconductor solar sub-cells, each with a different spectral response characteristic. This allows the cell to convert the different visible and near infrared wavelengths of sunlight with optimal efficiency.
The thin-film cells are made in a patented continuous roll-to-roll deposition process on a flexible stainless steel sheet. Each of the nine thin-film semiconductor layers that comprise the cell is sequentially deposited in separate, dynamically-isolated, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition
(PECVD) chambers as the stainless steel substrate progresses through the machine.
The solar panels are exceptionally durable. They are encapsulated in UV-stabilized polmers and framed with black anodized aluminum. A Galvalume steel backing plate provides stiffness. The polymer encapsulation includes EVA and ETFE.
The unbreakable, non-glass module is bonded to an anodized aluminum frame for strength. Bypass diodes are connected across each cell, allowing the modules to produce power even when partially shaded.
Uni-Solar framed solar modules can be used in virtually any small solar application. The glass-free modules utilize United Solar’s proprietary “Triple Junction” spectrum splitting technology that uses 3 layers of thin-film amorphous silicon to capture the available light more efficiently. It’s pretty amazing! And there’s more! The panels are designed with special “by-pass diodes” that allow these panels to produce power when partially shaded. Solar Panel is covered with a rigid polymer, framed in aluminum and features a steel backing which results in a durable, strong panel that is also lightweight.
Product Specifications
Rated power: 5 Watts
Operating Voltage: 16.5 Volts
Operating Current: 0.3 Amps
Open Circuit Voltage: 23.8 Volts
Short Circuit Current: 0.37 Amps
Bypass Diode Included: NO
Blocking Diode Included: NO
Minimum Blocking Diode: 1.0 Amp
Cable Length: 8 feet
Warranty on Power Output: 10 year
Dimensions: 19.3″ × 8.1″ (490 × 206 mm)
Weight: 2.5 lbs. (1.14 kg)
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