Winaico unveils its new bifacial glass-glass module with 485 watts, Aiko secures explosion protection certificate for its back-contact module, PV Sol Premium 2026 update introduces new planning features and Delta unveils a high-capacity battery cabinet for C&I applications.
Winaico has expanded its back-contact series with the new WST-485BDX54-B2 solar module. The module delivers an output of 485 watts and achieves a module efficiency of 23.8 percent. The bifacial glass-glass module replaces the previous WST-480BDX54-B2 model.
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Manufacturer Aiko has become the first provider to receive explosion protection certification from TÜV Süd for a back-contact solar module: its ABC Stellar 66-cell dual-glass module. The certification confirms that the module does not present an ignition source in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Valentin Software has released the latest version of its popular PV Sol Premium tool, allowing planners to more easily combine PV systems with heat pumps, immersion heaters and batteries. Among other new features, PV Sol Premium 2026 offers a visually enhanced customer presentation.
The new C Series battery cabinet from Delta delivers 125 kilowatts of power and 261 kilowatt-hours of storage, all within a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square metres. The C Series enables businesses to optimise peak shaving, manage loads and energy use and ensure dependable backup power. (nhp)
More product developments:
The new platform from Socomec for real-time monitoring of lithium-ion batteries.
Ernst Schweizer has revamped its MSP flat roof system.
Lorenz Aero Green substructure for green roofs.
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