FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Solar cells are electrical cells that convert UV radiation from light emitted by the sun into usable electrical energy. They are usually made of silicon, which is extracted from sand. They are the little squares you see on the solar panel.

The same beam of light that the sun emits also contains infrared light (which is the heat we experience from sunlight)

Heat or infrared light is experienced by cells as less comfortable. A cell that heats up produces less electricity.

For this reason, among others, PhaseLux has chosen to produce only glass-glass panels with a transparent background.

This allows the infrared energy to shine through the panel more easily and is therefore absorbed less.

Instead, the infrared energy acts on the surface behind the panels, where it is converted into heat and dissipated more easily.

An additional effect of the transparent back is that a large part of the irradiated and initially lost UV energy is reflected onto the substrate, from where it is recaptured by the solar cells and converted into direct current.

Micro-cracks are hairline cracks in solar cells. Microcracks are often not visible to the naked eye. They become visible during an EL test (electroluminescence test), a type of X-ray image of the solar module.

PhaseLux performs this test regularly as part of its quality system after production and transport of the modules.

PID is the abbreviation for “Potential Induced Degradation”: reduced power due to a

potential difference. With PID, part of the electrical charge escapes from the solar module, leaving less charge in the module. As a result, the voltage decreases and therefore the power automatically decreases. PhaseLux solar modules are certified 100% PID-free.

Both solar and wind energy are renewable energy sources that do not emit CO during energy production. Both forms of energy are needed. And why? To meet climate goals and move to a completely carbon-neutral energy system, more green energy is needed. Wind turbines generate a lot of energy in the winter, when the wind blows harder. Solar panels generate more energy in the summer when the sun is shining. The

two forms of energy complement each other very well.

However, there is a difference in application. Solar panels are ideal for small applications on homes and in the built environment. Wind turbines are for large projects on land, such as open fields or the ocean.

Solar panels require little maintenance, have a long life, and can be installed without a permit. The yield is also much higher for small installations. Wind turbines require a permit and require a lot of maintenance.

Where can I buy PhaseLux solar modules?

PhaseLux solar modules can be purchased from good installers that we have approved. This way we can guarantee that the solar modules will be installed safely and in accordance with current regulations. This

This benefits the performance of the solar system and ensures a beautiful appearance of the system, both inside and outside.

Yes. Glass-glass solar modules can withstand extreme weather conditions such as hail.

Glass-foil solar modules, on the other hand, are not designed to withstand extreme hailstorms and can therefore suffer visible as well as invisible damage (micro-cracks in the cells).

Watt peak power indicates how much sunlight the module converts into electricity under certain standard conditions, also known as standard test conditions.

These standard conditions are the same for all manufacturers. That is, what does the manufactured module produce when irradiated with 1000 watts of light in a laboratory environment at 25 °C.

A high Wp output does not always mean that the panel will produce the most. The decisive factor is the effective yield: the ratio of power to energy yield. This depends on factors such as the location, the dimensions and the quality of the panel.