Sanyo has sent out a written response to this issue.
Kirk Herander
VSE
On Apr 3, 2011, at 12:01 PM, "Jason Szumlanski" <ja...@fafcosolar.com>
wrote:
The current HIP-195DA3 datasheet is here:
http://us.sanyo.com/dynamic/product/Downloads/HIT%20Double%20195-1483134.pdf
So it appears that the DA designation means bifacial module… You are
correct that not all HIP modules are bifacial. For example, the cur
rent model numbers HIP-195BA20 and -195BA19 (aka HIT Power 195) are
not bifacial, but do have the “rear-side electrode” below the
thin silicon layer. This is what makes it a bit confusing if not fam
iliar with the modules.
The marketing name of HIT bifacials are “HIT Double.” All
bifacial part numbers start with HIP, but all HIP part numbers are n
ot bifacial modules. Sanyo is not doing itself any favors by making
the model number designations so confusing.
Bottom line: I need to figure out if the HIT Doubles (bifacials) are
affected by these alleged problems. I would assume problems that
affect any HIT module would also affect the bifacials, so I may have
partially answered my own question.
Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-
boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 10:19 PM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems
I don't know my HIPs from my HITs either, but I don't think you're
correct, Jason. I checked a bunch of pdfs of spec sheets for various
Sanyo modules, and it just left me more confused.
The Sanyo HIP-190BA3/195BA3/200BA3 is a single-face module from
around 2006. On the spec sheet is written: "SANYO HIT1 solar cells
are hybrids, made of thin mono crystal
silicon surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers....SANYO
HIT solar panels have a black anodized aluminum frame, come pre-
equipped with lead wires and plug-n-play connectors.
The HIT Power 200 from 2008 has on its spec sheet "HIT Power 200 or
HIP-200BA19"; also single-face.
The HIT Power 215N is listed on the spec sheet as "HIT Power 215N or
HIP-215NKHA5".
The HIT Power 200A is only an HIT; the specs list it as "HIT Power
220A or HIT-N220A01", and there's no mention of HIP on the sheet.
Enough already! Marco, can you send out the Photon article after
all? I don't think you were mistaken. Maybe we have a real concern
here after all.
Allan
Allan Sindelar
al...@positiveenergysolar.com
NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional
New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician
Positive Energy, Inc.
3201 Calle Marie
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
505 424-1112
www.positiveenergysolar.com
On 4/2/2011 5:24 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
I believe the HIP denotes bifacial HIT modules. These are exactly
what is being proposed on the project I am working on. Might need an
alternative!
Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-
boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mick Abraham
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 9:39 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems
I don't know my HIPs from my HITs...wait that didn't sound
right...but you see my problem. "Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin
Layer" = HIT. What = HIP?
Thanks for taking a moment to address this question. Marco & others:
if anyone can find a Sanyo Tech Person who would join the Wrench
List, it would help us all and probably also help Sanyo.
Jolliness,
Mick Abraham, Proprietor
www.abrahamsolar.com
Voice: 970-731-4675
On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf
<ma...@pvthawaii.com> wrote:
Esteemed colleagues,
Regarding the Sanyo problems, I was mistaken.
They’re having problems with their HIP models.
I’m seeking clarification from the author of the article who I know
to see whether there have been any HIT problems as well.
My apologies.
marco
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