Product Description

Canadian Solar provides the solar industry with a wide range of PV product lines from 5W to 310W. Canadian Solar also offers customized PV products and OEM service around the world.

In New Zealand, Solar Group are supplying products mainly in the series below:

CS5A-M 180wp ~ 205wp.

CS6P-P  230wp ~ 255wp.

CS6P-M  240wp ~ 260wp.

CS6X-P  280wp ~ 300wp.

CS6X-M  280wp ~ 305wp.

ELPS CS6P-MM 250wp ~ 270wp.

Technical and Environmental Benefits

* The performance figures can be used in the Energy Model and CO2 reduction calculator for Green Star NZ projects and can also assist in obtaining points for Homestar projects.

* The manufacturer is a member of PV CYCLE, providing end-of-life management for their PV modules, reducing the end-of-life product impact to the environment.

* The products are manufactured under Hazardous substance process management IECQ080001 certification.

* The products are manufactured under ISO9001 and ISO14001 (Environmental) certified Management Systems.

* 10 year limited product warranty and 25 year limited performance warranty.

Manufacturer Information - Canadian Solar Inc.

As an industry-leading solar panels manufacturer, Canadian Solar is dedicated to provide the most efficient and environmentally friendly solar products for customers, making clean solar energy accessible for households around the globe, helping people to reduce their carbon footprints in this planet.

Supplier Information - Solar Group

Solarhart is amongst the world leaders in Solar Systems since 1953, providing solar hot water to over 80 countries around the world. One of Solarhart's key success over the years has been the pursuit of innovation, Solarhart R&D department  has developed different collector panels to suit different climate conditions.

Solar Group Ltd is the largest Solar Water Heating supplier and installer in the New Zealand market. 24 years of experience with the largest existing Solar Water Systems client base, Solar Group Ltd supplies major Australian and international solar hot water systems and Solar daylighting systems. Achievements include the largest commercial solar installation in New Zealand, the largest solar pool heating system, EECA awards for a large complex of 32 appartments with Solar, and many more.

The Solar Group team is able to assist you in your project's efficiency analysis by using the RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software, a unique decision support tool used worldwide to evaluate the energy production and savings, costs, emission reductions, financial viability and risk for various types of Renewable-energy and Energy-efficient Technologies (RETs).

Application and Purpose

Solar photovoltaic panels are used in solar energy systems as the key electricity generating components.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation consists of mechanical mounting of the rails and the panels plus electrical connection of DC power and AC power. When considering installation, it is important to assess the available roof area, ensure that it has a northern aspect and identify any potential shading. The DC electrical connection must comply with latest DC power regulations, to ensure safe connection, earthing, clear labeling and appropriate switches. Coordination and permission from the utility companies is essential.