Panasonic debuts high-powered photovoltaic module HIT® N330 for UK and European markets, sets new module efficiency record

Panasonic launches newest addition to HIT® module line and confirms world record efficiency on module prototype.

LONDON—October 6th, 2015—Panasonic Eco Solutions today announced the launch of the powerful photovoltaic module HIT® N330, the latest addition to the companys high-efficiency heterojunction photovoltaic module product line. The new module, which will be available in the UK and other European markets from March 2016, will be introduced at Solar Energy UK, taking place October 13-15 in Birmingham.


Manufactured at Panasonics state-of-the-art, vertically integrated solar fabrication facilities in Malaysia, HIT® N330 features 19.7% module-level efficiency and a nominal power output of 330 watts. The new 96-cell module returns approximately 27% more peak-power compared to mainstream 260-watt multicrystalline modules. Because of the increased power for the same number of modules and used roof area from an N330-equipped array, installers can benefit from significantly lower balance of systems costs on residential and commercial installations.

"Featuring the same unparalleled quality, reliable performance and industry-leading temperature coefficient as Panasonics popular N245 and N285 HIT® series, HIT® N330 offers even higher energy density per square meter and reduces the total number of modules required, making it ideal for European ‘self-consumption markets," said Daniel Roca, senior business developer at Panasonic Eco Solutions Europe. "For solar installers, the high-performance HIT® N330, represents the ideal complement to their existing Panasonic Solar portfolio, delivering the missing tool to achieve more power on any roof and to maximise balance of systems savings and lower installation costs."

In addition to the introduction of HIT® N330, Panasonic announced the achievement of a new world-record module conversion efficiency of 22.5% on a commercial-sized prototype using solar cells based on mass-production technology. The test results were confirmed by the renowned Japanese National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The 72-cell, 270-watt prototype incorporates newly developed enhanced technology that will eventually be scaled into volume production.

This new record on module-level efficiency adds to the 25.6% efficiency record achieved last year at cell-level. "The new panel efficiency record demonstrates once again Panasonics proven leadership in photovoltaics and our ongoing commitment to move the needle in advanced solar technology," Roca added.

Panasonic will be showcasing the new HIT® N330 and discussing the new conversion efficiency record at Stand P52 at Solar Energy UK. The event takes place October 13-15 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.


About Panasonic
Panasonic Corp. is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global


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Panasonic:
Nobue Yamashita
Panasonic Eco Solutions Europe
+49 8024 648 0 nobue.yamashita@eu.panasonic.com

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