GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd (GCL System), a world's leading 
one-stop intelligent and integrated energy system provider, announced it had 
been awarded a patent for its shingled cell modules from IP Australia (Patent 
No. 2016393430), further enhancing its patent portfolio. The granted patents in 
both Australia and China, meanwhile a patent-applying status in the US and 
Japan, is expected to help GCL System further establish a presence in the 
world's high-end markets. Industry watchers will be able to catch the GCL SI 
shingled cell modules and cast mono modules at Intersolar in May.

Shingled cell technology refers to a mainstream manufacturing process of 
high-density modules used within the photovoltaic industry. Use of shingled 
cell designs has drawn considerable attention from stakeholders for its 
efficiency, higher efficiency and higher power output and comparably lower 
balance-of-system (BOS) costs. Industry insiders estimate that if the adoption 
of shingled cell technology and the incorporation of SE-PERC high-efficiency 
cells continues to further increase this year, the shingled module power of 
60-type can be expected to increase to 340-350W. When compared to 270W modules 
popularized in 2017, this represents an increase in power output of 80W in just 
two years. 

The key point of shingling technology is to revolutionize the module-level 
technology of high-efficiency modules, which has resulted in an influx of 
investment by PV companies into the research and development of large-scale 
manufacturing of shingled cell modules. Increased shingled module production 
capacity has led to higher application rates and widespread industry acceptance 
of the modules in several major high-end markets, including Europe and Japan. 

Shingled modules is typically used in high-efficiency application scenarios. 
Projects currently using shingled cell modules include the Top Runner Program 
and the Technology Top Runner Program, two programs under the aegis of China's 
National Energy Administration (NEA) supplied by GCL. The aesthetic design of 
the shingled modules also makes them ideal for use in distributed residential 
rooftop. 

With continuous technological breakthroughs, GCL SI expects to improve its 
competitive advantage and continue its expansion into high-end markets.

About GCL

GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (SZ: 002506) (GCL-SI), is part of 
the GOLDEN CONCORD Group (GCL). GCL-SI delivers a one-stop, cutting-edge, 
integrated energy system and is committed to becoming the world's leading solar 
energy company.

Source: GCL-SI