Blog series ‘Quality inspection for modules’ part I: Electroluminescence

The Ironman for photovoltaic modules takes place every day in our own quality control laboratory.  After all: We only offer the very best IBC SOLAR modules! In order to receive this distinction, the modules must pass a series of endurance tests. In the first article of the series, we will present the electroluminescence procedure. (more…)

Solar hybrid solution for housing estate in Lebanon

Our Lebanese Premium Partner Smart Age has equipped a private housing estate in Lebanon with an off-grid PV system including batteries for backup storage. The solution is meant to make the site more independent from diesel generators and immune to power cut-offs. (more…)

The profile that came in from the cold

Right into the freezer and back. Well – with  an area of 30 square meters the freezer in this case is slightly bigger than the usual household devices. We are referring to a special test that we have performed on our mounting systems. We wanted to know the following: Will temperatures of  minus 20 degrees harm the rails and modules and can major icing cause frost damage? (more…)

Our year 2018 in review

The year is drawing to a close. Time for a review of the solar year 2018! Read here which highlights we have experienced in the past 12 months. (more…)

Standard Association of Zimbabwe becomes energy independent

Our South African colleagues of IBC SOLAR Z.A.  have commissioned a 194 kilowatt peak system with battery storage in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The flagship project was ordered by the Standard Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ), that will be using the PV system to provide an uninterrupted, environmentally friendly power supply to its central administration building. (more…)