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Report: QCELLS Q.PEAK DUO-G11.

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April 28, 2022
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Big module dimensions for utility-scale project developers are now in vogue and the Q.PEAK DUO-G11 range is currently QCells answer to expansive module dimensions for increased power output, further improving LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy). However, like most technologies, you need a gauge to compare exactly how the G11 compares to the global market best know specifications.

Model:  

QCells Q.PEAK DUO-G11.

Variants:

Monofacial.  

  • DUO XL-G11 (156-cell); 570-590 W.  

Bifacial.  

  • DUO XL-G11/BFG (156-cell); 570-585 W.  

TLDR: 

It’s the QCells solar module primarily designed for ultra-large or utility-scale projects (2022). A refreshingly simplified product offering with two variants (monofacial or bifacial), the Q.PEAK DUO-G11 fundamental difference from the G10 series is an M10 wafer design (182mm) boosting power density marginally.

Features: 

  • M10 wafer (182mm), half-cell Q.ANTUM DUO Z (zero gap) monocrystalline.
  • Monofacial & bifacial options.
  • Advanced multi-busbar design.
  • Industry & Utility-scale designed module options.

Related: 

Feature – QCELLS SOLAR PANELS, THE TRANSITION TOWARDS 2023.

Report – QCELLS Q.PEAK DUO-G10.

The following detailed product analysis for the QCells Q.PEAK DUO-G11 should be used as a guide only. Individual circumstances and compatibilities must always be taken into account when selecting the ideal solar module. This content comprises the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) based on available product specifications at compilation (refer to post date).

1. Design: 84/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Cell Type
Q.ANTUM monocrystalline.
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 datasheet section; Mechanical Specification, Cell (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Cell configuration
M10/182mm wafer, zero gap; 156 x half-cell.
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 datasheet section; Mechanical Specification, Cell (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Contact
12 wire advanced multi-busbar.
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 datasheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Enhanced
PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell). G11/BFG; Bifacial (100).
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Encapsulation
3.2mm thermally pre-stressed glass with anti-reflection technology WITH manufacturer nominated Composite Film (laminate) substrate. G11/BFG; 2.0mm thermally pre-stressed glass with anti-reflection technology WITH 2.0mm semi-tempered glass substrate (100).
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 datasheet section; Mechanical Specification, Front Cover/Back cover (reference documents).
Above Average (Cat3)
80
Certifications
TÜV Rheinland certified.
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 datasheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Awards
Affiliate Recognition; QCELLS Q.PEAK DUO half-cut cell module technology won the Intersolar Award 2018 (Photovoltaics).
Press release (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Design Overall
Q.PEAK DUO-G11
Above Avg (Cat3)
84/100
Design Overall
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11/BFG
Above Avg (Cat4)
90/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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2. DURABILITY: 65/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Positive loading
Test load – 5400 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp.25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Negative loading
Test load – 2400 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp.25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Average
50
Damp heat test
1000 Hrs (-5%) – Test Temp: (85 ± 2)°C, Relative humidity: (85 ± 5)%.
IEC 61215-2 MQT13 (reference documents).
Average
50
Thermal cycle test
200 Cycles – Temp range: (-40 ± 2) to (+85 ± 2) °C.
IEC 61215-2 MQT11 (reference documents).
Average
50
Potential induced degredation
PID Resistant.
(IEC TS 62804) PID determined by MQT 13, MQT 15 & MQT 01 of IEC 61215-2 & Clause 5.5 Voltage stress test (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Salt mist resistance
Severity 6 – CX Offshore, ToW (N/A).
IEC 61701 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Ammonia resistance
1 cycle = test section 1 + test section 2 = 24 h, Total test duration = 20 cycles (480 h).
IEC 62716 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Sand and dust resistance
Not listed.
IEC 60068-2-68 (reference documents).
Below Avg (Cat4)
10
Hail impact resistance
Diameter: 25mm ±5%, Mass: 7.3-grams ±5%, Speed: 23m/sec ±2%,.
Base, IEC 61215-2 & 61646 (reference documents).
Average
50
Durability Overall
Q.PEAK DUO-G11
Above Avg (Cat2)
65/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

3. Efficiency: 68/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Module efficiency (max)
21.5%.
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 data sheet section; Electrical Characteristics, Efficiency (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Temperature coefficient (Pmax)
-0.34%oC.
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 data sheet section: Temperature Coefficients, Temperature Coefficient of Pmpp (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Positive power tolerance (max)
-0W/+5W (0~+1%).
Q.PEAK DUO-G11 data sheet section: Electrical Characteristics, Minimum Performance at Standard Test Conditions (reference documents).
Average
50
NOCT power density (max)
162 W/m2.
Calculate, input source; Q.PEAK DUO-G11 data sheet; Module Power STC, NOCT, Temp Coefficient, Dimensions (LxW) (internal post).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Efficiency Overall
Q.PEAK DUO-G11
Above Avg (Cat2)
70/100
Efficiency Overall
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11/BFG (bifacial) *Subjective, calculated factoring rear side efficiency gain potential 25%.
Above Avg (Cat3)
80/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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4. PERFORMANCE: 70/100

IMPORTANT: The QCELLS Q.PEAK DUO-G11 product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Limited Warranty For Crystalline Photovoltaic Modules From QCells document, or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
1st-year degradation (max)
2.0%.
Limited warranty for crystalline photovoltaic modules from QCELLS. Section; 2.b. Performance Warranty (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Annual degradation (max after year-1)
0.5% p.a. G11/BFG; 0.4% p.a (70).
Limited warranty for crystalline photovoltaic modules from QCELLS. Section; 2.b. Performance Warranty (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Performance guarantee period
25-years. G11/BFG; 30-years (80).
Limited warranty for crystalline photovoltaic modules from QCELLS. Section; 2.b. Performance Warranty (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Performance guarantee assurance
Parts, transport or calculated monetary compensation.
Limited warranty for crystalline photovoltaic modules from Q CELLS. Section 5.b. Performance Warranty Remedy (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Performance Overall
Q.PEAK DUO-G11
Above Avg (Cat2)
70/100
Performance Overall
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11/BFG
Above Avg (Cat3)
78/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

5. Guarantee: 76/100

IMPORTANT: The QCELLS Q.PEAK DUO-G11 product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Limited Warranty For Crystalline Photovoltaic Modules From QCells document, or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Points
Guarantee period
12-years.
Limited Warranty for Crystalline Photovoltaic Modules from QCELLS. Section 2.a. Product Warranty Remedy (reference documents).
Average
50
Guarantee assurance
Parts, transport or monetary compensation.
Limited Warranty for Crystalline Photovoltaic Modules from QCELLS. Section 5.a. Product Warranty Remedy (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Established
1999 (23-years).
Wikipedia: QCELLS (external).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Certified installer network
Yes (Q.Partner) WITH additional end-user/installer benefits.
Linked from manufacturers’ regional websites.
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Manufacturer bankability
BB, Q1 2022.
PV Moduletech bankability ratings (external).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Guarantee Overall
Q.PEAK DUO-G11
Above Avg (Cat3)
78/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Points: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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Overall: 73/100

Category
Classification
Points
Detail
Design
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
84
Criteria >
Durability
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
65
Criteria >
Efficiency
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Criteria >
Performance
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Criteria >
Guarantee
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
78
Criteria >
Overall: Q.PEAK DUO-G11
Above Avg (Cat2)
73/100
Overall: Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11/BFG *Includes subjective rear side efficiency gain potential 25%.
Above Avg (Cat3)
78/100

XL-G11/BFG 25% rear-side efficiency gain potential not reflected above to ensure subjective values from product/manufacturer evaluations remain absent from overall influence.

Accuracy matters.

Is there a sub-category value that requires an amendment? Submit an amendment request using the Amendment request form.

General product questions should be made using the comments section at the bottom of this post (keep scrolling). 

Calculation methodology.

The Q.PEAK DUO-G11 range of solar modules has been calculated using the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) 2.1.1.

Reference documents.
  • Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11 570-590 W datasheet.
  • Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11/BFG 570-585 W datasheet.
  • Q.PEAK DUO-G11 (Global) warranty.
  • Q.PEAK DUO-G11/BFG (Global) warranty.
  • Q.PEAK DUO-G10 Salt Mist.
  • Q.PEAK DUO-G10 Ammonia certification Ammonia.
  • Q.PEAK DUO-G10 Damp heat, Thermal cycle & PID. White Paper.
  • IEC 61215-2 External site >
  • IEC 61701 External site >
  • IEC 62716 External site >
  • IEC TS 62804-1-1 External site >
  • IEC 60068-2-68 External site >
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