Proven low light behaviour really pays off in U.K. climate conditions
Milton Keynes, 14th July 2011 – Conergy PowerPlus modules once again bring credit to their name – by showing a “surplus” of 15% in efficiency during a real-life test in UK. Conergy installation partner Freewatt Ltd. has recorded real life output figures over the past nine months from two separate domestic homes in similar locations: both have a total power of approximately 3.9 kilowatts, both are located in Lincolnshire, a 30 degree pitch and do not face any shaded areas.
“The data speaks for itself”, concludes Julian Patrick, Managing Director of Freewatt Ltd. “In the U.K. climate and light conditions Conergy panels are producing more energy than those of all competitive modules we used before.” The test period, from October 2010 to July 2011, showed that Conergy PowerPlus panels produced 2,860 kilowatt hours compared to 2,495 kilowatt hours generated by the panels from another German module manufacturer – an output difference of 15% for the benefit of the Conergy premium modules.
“We can see from these figures, that if the trend continues, the Conergy panels are on their way to producing 4,038 kilowatt hours per year with the competing brand only producing 3,546 kilowatt hours annually”, continues Patrick. “This exceeds all expectations.”
An average three bedroom home in the U.K. has an energy consumption of approximately 5,000 kilowatt hours per year. With the Conergy PowerPlus modules, home owners of a 4 kilowatt installation can cover 80% of their energy needs, whereas the competitor’s modules can cover only 70% of the total energy needs.
“This improvement in energy production from the Conergy PowerPlus modules is due to the panel’s optimum low light performance”, says Robert Goss, Head of Conergy UK. “They are optimised to make the most of the U.K. climate which consists of plenty of grey, cloudy days. We are delighted that the real life figures have underlined this since these figures look very promising for the future of Conergy in the U.K.”
Julian Patrick from Freewatt believes in the Conergy PowerPlus quality and adds, “With my background of running a solar PV company and lecturing in solar PV, I am also investing in my own 800kWp Conergy solar farm here at my home”.
About Conergy
As a system manufacturer, Conergy possesses expertise that is unique to the industry. This is thanks to 12 years of experience in developing and manufacturing solar modules, and mounting systems, as well as developing, constructing and managing thousands of solar systems across the world. No other manufacturer possesses such comprehensive expertise.
Conergy is the world‘s only provider of solar energy system solutions manufactured in-house. Having been awarded many international accolades, they stand for reliably high yields and a long service life – in other words, solar energy systems that you can really trust. Conergy is selling and installing solar PV projects successful already in many countries across four continents – and is now looking forward to offering their complete service and successful Conergy solar energy systems in the UK too. Conergy has made the decision to commit fully to the UK market.
The Conergy PowerPlus, for instance, is a market leading module that provides high output particularly in low-light locations. The Conergy mounting systems ensure secure fixing on UK roof types and for solar farms either for specialist projects or high output fixing teams. Quality branded inverters match our solar modules and maximise output.
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Conergy Deutschland GmbH
Johanna Kattinger
Marketing Manager – UK
Tel. +44 (0) 1908933718
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j.kattinger@conergy.co.uk
