This will give REC a high chance to win tenders and reduce project risks for industry professionals and investors. REC solar panels are now a preferred product for CRE 4 tenders in France, as well as for some projects not yet built under CRE 3 tenders. The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) requires an official carbon footprint assessment of all solar panels to be eligible for CRE 3 and CRE 4 auctions; after panel price, carbon footprint is the most important criteria.
“The low carbon footprint of REC solar panels takes advantage of our extremely environmentally friendly silicon production in Norway” said Cemil Seber, Vice President Global Marketing and Product Management at REC. “In general, this is a highly energy, and therefore also emissions intensive process. At REC, this production step produces almost zero emissions, a fact now validated by [the French Environment and Energy Management Agency] ADEME and confirmed by Certisolis certification. As a leading and highly bankable European brand, we are providing solar panels with the highest watt classes using multicrystalline technology, with competitive pricing and renowned REC reliability.”
The REC TwinPeak 2 Series solar panels are one of the newest additions to REC’s product portfolio, rated up to 295 Wp. The new panels were launched in January 2017 and use the latest REC TwinPeak technology, including cells from larger wafers and five busbars – both firsts for REC products. These are in addition to the power-boosting standard features of the TwinPeak panels, such as half-cut cell technology, PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) technology, and a split junction box.
REC will be showcasing its new generation of TwinPeak solar panels at this year’s Intersolar Europe from May 31 to June 2, 2017.
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