BP Solar International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The British
Petroleum Company p.l.c., is one of the world's largest solar power companies.
For more than fifteen years, they have been a leader in the design,
manufacture and supply of advanced photovoltaic power systems.
The BP-585 is made with 36 of BP Solar's high efficiency
laser-grooved buried-grid (LGBG) cells, with an efficiency of conversion of
light to electricity of almost 17%, compare to an industry average of between
12.5% and 15%. These are the highest efficiency solar cells available in
volume commercial production today. The increase in electrical efficiency is
achieved by using a laser to cut a fine grid, deep into the body of a silicon
wafer, rather than employing the usual silk-screen process, to print a grid of
metallic paste upon the wafer surface, which usually obscures some 10% of the
wafer's active surface area. They fill these grooves with conducting metal, by
an electro-plating process. Because the grid is buried deep within the
silicon, the collection of electrons is enhanced. This, combined with the fact
that the grid takes up very little surface area of the cell, raises the
electrical efficiency to some 17%. Modules assembled from LGBG cells, are
produced at BP Solar's manufacturing plant in Madrid. They provide an output
of up to 90 watts from a conventionally-sized 36 cell configuration. In
addition to their class-leading high efficiency (which is particularly
valuable where roof-space is restricted) LGBG modules deliver greater power
per kW installed than rival products, by prolonging the daylight hours over
which useful power can be generated. The BP-585's high efficiency translates
into cost savings on mounting structures, especially on trackers. The new,
larger, hinged junction box with built-in bypass diodes features a cage clamp
mechanism to reduce wiring time and ensure secure connections with bare wire.
Each module comes with two waterproof cable clamps, so no special module
interconnects are required. The face of the module is tempered, high light
transmission glass and the rear is a triple lamination of PVF, polyester and
PVF. Includes bypass diodes.
Features:
Certifications and Qualifications
•UL 1703 Listed
•JRC ISPRA
•TÜV compliant
•JQR compliant
Module Construction
•Solar Cells : 36 LGBG single crystal cells
•Encapsulant: -- modified ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
•Front Glass: -- tempered, high transmission
•Back Cover: -- triple lamination of PVF, polyester and PVF
•Frame: -- clear anodized aluminum frame
•Junction box: -- large, hinged junction box with built-in bypass
diodes, cage clamp mechanism and two waterproof cable clamps
High Quality
•Modules manufactured in ISO 9002 certified facilities.
•Tested and certified for a wide range of operating conditions
•Bypass diodes are factory installed to protect cells from damage
due to localized shading in high voltage arrays
Easy Installation
•Large junction box features, hinged door, cage clamp mechanism,
•two waterproof cable clamps to reduce installation time and
expense
Specs
| Typical Power |
85 watts |
| Minimum Power |
n/a |
| Configurable Voltages |
12V |
| Voltage at Peak Power |
18.0V |
| Current at Peak Power |
4.72A |
| Short Circuit Current |
5.0A |
| Open Circuit Voltage |
22.03V |
| Bypass Diodes Provided?
(block reverse current) |
Yes |
| Connection Method |
in junction box |
| Dimensions (L x W x D)
depth w/o junction box |
46.8 x 20.9 x 1.5 inches |
| Warranty |
20 years |
