Already certified according to IEC 61215 for resistance to 35 mm hailstones, the REC Alpha Pure-RX panel, over the course of the test series, was subjected to 44 impacts from 40- and 45-mm ice balls. In the final analysis, even after impact from 22 different 45 mm hailstones, the module showed no glass breakage, and continued to meet all visual, electrical, and performance requirements. The results highlight that these REC panels can tolerate ten times more kinetic energy per impact than the industry standard baseline.
This premium quality is attributed to the panel’s premium construction, which uses 3.2 mm solar glass, a 30 mm frame, as well as two support bars across the rear for added strength under load. With an impressive new feat, the REC Alpha Pure-RX now allows loads of up to 10,000 Pa (1,020 kg/m2) when installed using 6-point clamping (see Installation Manual for details). Reaching 470 Wp in a full-black design, the panel is based on the multiple-award-winning REC Alpha technology, which uses highly-efficient heterojunction (HJT) solar cells.
“REC is synonymous with premium quality in the solar industry. These specification improvements affirm the durability of REC Alpha Pure-RX panels in harsh climates,” says Cemil Seber, Vice President of Global Marketing & Product Management at REC. “Going solar is a long-term decision. By being resistant to 45 mm hailstones and allowing loads of up to 10,000 Pa, REC Alpha Pure-RX panels can survive extreme conditions without costly damage and maintain high power output for the long term.”
Like all REC panels, the REC Alpha Pure-RX Series is eligible for REC ProTrust, a comprehensive package that offers a 25-year warranty for each of product, performance, and labor, when installed by an REC Certified Solar Professional installer (conditions apply).
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