Solar Panels

Solar Panels are the critical component in any solar system installation. Winafrique technologies supply and install high quality Solar panels in remote sites to provide power. When subjected to light, solar panels produce electrical energy. Some of the benefits of solar systems include :

• Energy independence: Solar panels can be installed virtually anywhere as long as the intensity of light allows. Energy independence refers to the ability to create electrical power, independent of fossil fuel supplies or utility connections. Solar systems can thus be mounted in any remote location and provide the electrical energy needed.
• Inexhaustible: The sun’s light acts as the fuel in the production of electricity from solar panels. Since the formation of the solar system, the sun has continuously generated light and heat. For millions of years this resource has been provided for abundantly. It is highly unlikely that the sun will “die” soon and therefore solar panels will continue to provide electrical energy as long as their lifespan allow.
• Minimal maintenance: Compared to other power production units, solar panels have no moving parts. There is therefore no wear and tear to reduce their lifespan. The only maintenance they require is the cleaning of their surfaces to remove dust and foreign matter.
• Upgradeable: Depending on the power requirements of a site, solar panels can be added in number to increase the array power. With the use of tracking devices, power output can further be increased by an extra 20%.
• Reliability: The ultimate reliability of photovoltaic power systems in the real world is quite high. Solar panels are typically not affected by environmental effects such as lightning strikes, high winds or blowing sand, humidity and heat, or snow and ice. The key to reliability is quality and simplicity. If the systems are sized accurately and high quality components are used, then the chances of failure are absolutely low.

Winafrique ensures that the solar panels used in its projects are reliable, efficient and are of the highest standards and certification. The Sanyo HIT is among the flag ship brands used in WTL projects. Some of the features for this brand include:

• Proprietary Technology: The Sanyo HIT (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin layer) solar cells are hybrids of single crystalline silicon surrounded by Ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers.
• Efficiency: The Sanyo HIT solar panels are leaders in cell and module efficiency with models up to 15.8 watts per sq. foot and have a 17% module efficiency ensuring a maximum power within a fixed amount of space.
• Temperature Attributes: The Sanyo HIT produces more electricity (kWh) than conventional crystalline silicon solar panels at the same temperature.
• Quality, Ratings & Reliability: Sanyo HIT panels are subjected to strict inspections to ensure electrical, mechanical, environmental and visual compliance. They thus offer more kWh per rated kW and assist to more accurately predict performance and financial economics.
• Size & Warranty: The Sanyo HIT use less space per sq. foot and are rated for safety against wind, fire and hail. They also come with a 20-year limited power output warranty and a 2- year limited product workmanship warranty.