Research and Development

Photovoltaic, literally translated, means light to electricity. This is exactly what photovoltaic devices and materials do. These types of devices and materials are responsible for converting energy of the sun into electrical power. This type of energy system was first developed in 1839.

Solar cells or photovoltaic cells (PV cells) is a device that produces electricity. Semiconductor material is what PV cells are made from. The PV cells range in size from smaller than a postage stamp to several feet long. Different sized PV arrays can be connected into modules in order to generated higher power output.

Guaranteed long term power output stability (1) together with light (solar energy) to electricity conversion factor (Efficiency) (2), and end user cost per Watt of generated Power (3) are three key components affecting, limiting or stimulating the global implementation of solar power generation solutions that will affect our lives.

Those three components are the focus of ASP’s R&D activity in developing  better, more stable, more efficient, less expensive solar power solution for today and for future generations.

More revenue generated during the lifetime of a solar farm

By using a glass to glass lamination of laser cut, high strength and high efficiency tempered thin glass, the ASP Smart Module™ offers more cost efficient module, with significantly higher PCT rating due to lesser losses of photon irradiation in comparison to conventional thick glass layer.

Larger, More Efficient Modules

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25% higher energy conversion

Capable of generating electricity from the direct sun and defused sunlight on both sides of the module is the ASP Smart Module™.  It’s a bifacial solar panel providing 25% more energy harvesting than competitive products.  The Smart Module represents a break-through technology for use in commercial applications; plus long term stability and higher revenue generation potential for utility scale projects

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Larger, more effective panels at a lower cost of manufacturing

Frameless module design, based on the laser cut edge strength of a thermally tempered thin glass, and a highly efficient barrier seal (long life), gives ASP Smart Module™ bifacial solar panels a lighter, more elegant frameless design, and the ability of manufacturing much larger sized panels without sacrificing the weight and strength of the module.

Large panels with 400W and more of power is 2 to 3 times lighter than the competition.  The size allows manufacturing of higher power panels with the same weight,  mechanical strength, and wind load specifications as low power comparables.

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