ReneSola Virtus II solar module

ReneSola has launched the Virtus II solar module. The company’s Virtus cell technology features improvements in the silicon cast and handling processes which, while similar to the polycrystalline manufacturing process, result in a more homogenous crystalline structure.

The modules are claimed to have lower light induced degradation (LID), better performance in higher temperatures and lower cell-to-module loss (CTM) than other monocrystalline modules in the market. The cell efficiencies of the Virtus II are said to be up to 17.6% above that of other products.

The manufacturing process used by to create the modules has been streamlined so the products can be manufactured with less energy input, meaning that they’re both environmentally friendly and cheaper to produce. They can provide an increased output in the range of 5-15 W, depending on the module.