- CECEP unveils its colorful PVB double-glass and half-cut cell modules
- CECEP upgrades factory to meet the growing demand for its products

To reduce operational costs for solar energy operators, CECEP Solar Energy 
Technology (Zhenjiang) ("CECEP Zhenjiang Company") unveiled a range of PV 
products and systems at SNEC 2019 held from June 4 to 6, 2019. They included 
the company's "luminary lineup" - colorful PVB double-glass modules and 
high-effective half-cut cell modules. The presentation of CECEP's latest 
products comes amid the company's efforts to reach grid parity.

Watch a video about this trade show: 
https://cdn4.prnasia.com/002071/mnr/201906/cecep/video1.mp4 

Colorful PVB double-glass module
CECEP's newly launched colorful PVB double-glass module was the main highlight 
at the expo. PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) is a material that makes glass durable and 
light in weight. CECEP's colorful PVB modules can be widely used in buildings 
and other facilities. 

Half-cell module
CECEP's other highlighted product was its highly effective half-cut cell 
modules in which solar cells are cut in half to boost a module's performance 
and durability. According to CECEP's deputy general manager, half-cell modules 
have become the dominant trend in the solar energy industry as they can 
increase generating capacity and guarantee more power output. 

"We are looking to achieve 'grid parity' in response to increasing demand from 
the market; the PV industry is seeking more alternative ways to up the 
conversion efficiency and lowers the costs. Half-cell technology has more 
substantial power generation efficiency and thermal endurance, making it the 
prime choice for module companies. PVB double-glass has a higher resistance to 
severe weather conditions, more reliable performance with a longer lifespan and 
higher generating capacity," said Huang Guoping, Deputy General Manager of 
CECEP Solar Energy Technology.

In 2018, CECEP began upgrading some of its critical infrastructures to meet the 
growing demand and in preparation for mass production of the modules has 
established a multi-function production line that can manufacture half-cell 
modules and PVB modules simultaneously.

According to the director of the recently upgraded Module Department, He Fei, 
the objective is to achieve mass production and automation. "We are aiming for 
a 500MW output of half-cell modules and double-glass modules for the module 
department," said He.

CECEP's cell department will begin its upgrade in August 2019. Director Gao 
Ronggang said their objective is to increase the capacity of mass production 
with a focus on mono-crystalline PERC cells.

CECEP's IT department has been integrating "smart genes" into manufacturing, 
management, service and logistics. Department Head Li Ning said they are a 
service and solution-oriented working group; they also created two digital 
systems to monitor and operate its projects.

About CECEP Solar Energy Technology (Zhenjiang) 
Founded in 2010, CECEP Solar Energy Technology (Zhenjiang) is the subsidiary of 
the State-owned China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group 
Solar Energy Company. Its primary businesses include the development, 
manufacturing and selling of solar cells and modules, as well as PV technology 
research and development. The mission of the company is to make green energy 
such as solar power more accessible and finally, create a better future. 

SOURCE  CECEP Solar