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Chinese wafer and module manufacturer Gokin Solar has introduced a new single-glass solar module series aimed at Australia’s residential and commercial markets, according to pv magazine. The framed glass-backsheet panel uses 108 N-type back-contact half-cells supplied by fellow Chinese manufacturer Aiko.
Gokin Australia manager Charles Guo said the company sells wafers to partners including Jinko, Trina, Astronergy and Aiko and buys cells from them in return. He said control of its own wafer supply lets Gokin purchase those cells without limitations, with back-contact cells coming from Aiko and TOPcon cells sourced from other partners.
According to Guo, the arrangement allows Gokin to offer premium products to its customers. The company claims its back-contact platform produces 6% to 10% more output than TOPcon products for the same installed area. Gokin said that where roof space is the binding constraint, this difference directly reduces the number of modules needed along with associated mounting and cabling labour.
The BC GK-3-54HGF series includes four variants ranging from 495 W to 510 W. All modules hold Clean Energy Council certification. Maximum module efficiencies range from 24.3% to 25%, with a maximum system voltage rating of 1,500 V and a maximum series fuse rating of 25 A.
The single-glass panel measures 1,800 mm by 1,134 mm by 30 mm and weighs 21.4 kg. It is rated for a 5,400 Pa front load and a 2,400 Pa back load, while its 3.2 mm tempered glass offers hail resistance against impacts of up to 25 mm at 23 m/s.
The modules feature a black anodised aluminium frame and an IP-68 rated junction box, and are rated for operating temperatures from -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius.
Gokin backs the series with a 25-year product warranty and a 30-year linear performance guarantee covering a maximum first-year power degradation of 1.0%, followed by an annual degradation rate of 0.35%, guaranteeing at least 88.85% of original nameplate output at year 30.
Guo said he expects the BC GK-3-54HGF series to be available in Australia from early 2027.
The unveiling coincided with Gokin announcing agreements with OSW, GBP and Peak Energy. The company said the partnerships mark a significant step in expanding its footprint across the Australian market.
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Energy-Storage Market Structure and Company Archetypes
Australia's only locally owned solar panel manufacturer
Develops high-efficiency solar cells and modules
Innovates modular solar technology for utility-scale
Australian subsidiary of US-based SunPower, but HQ in Australia
Major distributor of solar panels and components
Focuses on residential and commercial solar systems
Supplies panels for Australian market
Distributes modules from multiple global brands
Connects buyers with installers and suppliers
Online solar retailer and system designer
Serves residential and commercial markets
Focuses on South Australian market
Retail and commercial solar solutions
Online platform for solar quotes
Part of the Solar Run network
Serves ACT and surrounding regions
Focuses on high-efficiency panels
Australian HQ of global inverter company, but includes module integration
Australian arm of Austrian inverter manufacturer
Australian subsidiary of German inverter company
Australian HQ of Chinese module manufacturer
Australian subsidiary of Chinese solar giant
Australian arm of Canadian-headquartered company
Australian subsidiary of Chinese monocrystalline leader
Australian office of Chinese manufacturer
Australian subsidiary of Chinese module maker
Australian arm of Chinese manufacturer
Australian subsidiary of Chinese GCL Group
Australian office of Chinese solar cell leader
Australian subsidiary of Chinese manufacturer
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