Are Canadian Solar Panels Good?
Recently, there have been widespread rumors in the market about the unclear origin of Canadian Solar panels, causing concerns among investors. So, what is the truth behind this information? Are Canadian Solar panels really good? And what should smart consumers do? Let’s explore the comprehensive view of this issue with DAT Solar.
Where does the floating supply come from?
To obtain the supply sold under the Canadian Solar brand, traders can source it from various places. This can include counterfeit products with similar external appearances but significantly lower internal quality. Additionally, consumers may easily be deceived if the products are used and discarded from large Solar Farms, which are devices that have reduced lifespan and efficiency after many years of operation. This issue is not unique to solar panels but is common in many other technology products such as smartphones, laptops, cameras, etc.
The consequences of buying floating solar panels?
Similar to mobile phones, although they are high-tech products that require robot installation to avoid errors down to nanometers, in China, there are many small factories that buy cheap components to assemble complete solar panels.
One of the most important components is the solar cell, which has up to 24 different quality grades. However, leading global manufacturers only use Grade A cells (Grade 1-8). For profit, many factories in China import cells beyond Grade 24, known as ‘waste cells.’ These cells still generate electricity but with a very poor light conversion rate. Moreover, these cells often have many cracks that are not visible to the naked eye, so traders can still deceive consumers. The consequences are not only lower than expected electricity output, but these panels may fail after a few years of operation, while panels from reputable brands can operate for up to 30 years.
HOW ABOUT GENUINE CANADIAN SOLAR PANELS?
Canadian Solar is a brand with nearly 20 years of pioneering in the development of new technologies in the solar energy field, consistently ranking among the top 3 largest solar panel suppliers in the world. It currently has over 38GW of solar panel capacity operating in various projects worldwide.
Products rigorously tested by internal and reputable independent units
All genuine Canadian Solar products undergo strict testing through 411 steps before leaving the factory. Therefore, all genuine products are absolutely perfect and consistent in quality. In addition, the products are guaranteed to meet quality standards with certifications from top global organizations such as:
Safety Quality Certification:
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The product is recognized to ensure high quality according to European standards. Canadian Solar panels meet standards for safety, health, vitality, and environmental protection. The product is allowed to be sold in countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). [Download]
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CSA is a leading global organization in safety testing. The product is CSA certified to ensure high quality according to Canadian and U.S. standards. [Download]
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The trio of certificates ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 is certified by TÜV Rheinland, a leading technical inspection association among the three major TÜVs in Germany. |
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WEEE is an organization specializing in electrical and electronic waste standards. Electronic and optical devices, among others, from Canadian Solar panels are manufactured and recycled to comply with WEEE guidelines. [Download] |
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The Testing and Certification Institute VDE, headquartered in Offenbach, Germany, is one of the world’s most renowned independent testing organizations for electrical and electronic products. Testing and certification are based on standards IEC 61215/61730. IEC 61215 tests design standards and approval for PV module types, while IEC 61730-1/2 tests the safety level of PV modules. [Download] |
Making a difference with pioneering technology
With a team of over 250 scientists, 13,000 engineers, technology experts, and personnel worldwide, Canadian Solar is one of the leading manufacturers applying the latest and most advanced technologies in solar panels. In particular, they have elevated many technologies to new heights, such as Black Silicon, PERC, Half-cut cells, 9 Busbars, Bifacial.
The high-end flagship series from the Canadian brand is helping investors generate higher electricity output with the same investment cost. This is a model that many other brands have been aspiring to for many years.
What to do to buy genuine products?
To avoid this, consumers/businesses need to check the labels on the products, check the certificate of genuine distribution from the selling unit. In addition, you will be more reassured when working with official distributors (or partners of these units) because they understand all methods in the design, installation, and system installation to optimize performance and meet the standards, warranty conditions provided by the panel manufacturers.
