Vikram Solar, India’s leading module manufacturer and Solar EPC player, launched a new line of high-efficiency modules ‘SOMERA’ at REI Expo, Greater Noida in September. The new module line ‘SOMERA’ falls under the Monocrystalline solar PV module category, which is a new addition to the company’s product portfolio. 60 cell (SOMERA Prime series) & 72 cell (SOMERA Grand) series modules in this product line are out on the market post REI.

The new products will help in utility PV cost reductions. These products are equipped with Passivated Emitter Rear Contact Technology (PERC) cells providing high module area efficiency upto 19.05% (for 60 cells) & up to 18.45% (for 72 cells)

Mr. Ivan Saha, CTO and BU Head– Solar Manufacturing, Vikram Solar Limited, stated “The new modules are suitable for operation under higher system voltage up to 1500 V. They are constructed with high efficiency PERC cells, having extremely Low Light-Induced Degradation and lower temperature coefficients leading to higher energy yield, compared to other modules. The new monocrystalline modules are conditioned to withstand 2400 Pascal Wind load, 5400 Pascal Snow load and Dynamic Wind load, making them the best option even for harsh geographical conditions. Tests have revealed that SOMERA line can offer 5 – 10% higher energy generation output than that of any industry average polycrystalline modules.”

SOMERA Grand Series (72 cell modules ranging from 340 to 365Wp) and SOMERA Prime Series (60 cell modules ranging from 280-310Wp) are products available for the Indian market. SOMERA Grand Ultima Silver Series (72 cell modules ranging from 340 to 365Wp), SOMERA Ultima Silver Series and SOMERA Ultima All Black Series (60 cell modules ranging from 280-310Wp) will soon be available for the international market.