Glued-On GoodWe Galaxy Solar Panels Land In Australia

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) company Umax Energy has been signed as the Australian master distributor for Shanghai-based module vendor GoodWe.

Under an agreement, Umax will also be GoodWe’s Australian BIPV tech support centre, offering system design, onsite installation guidance, project management, maintenance, and tech support.

The distribution and support for Goodwe inverters and Goodwe Batteries in Australia remains unchanged.

The GoodWe solar panel range Umax will carry includes the newly-launched Galaxy 335W panel, which the company said is designed for rooftops which can’t handle traditional PV and racking because they would suffer water damage, corrosion or leaks.

We couldn’t source a pic of a real installation – so here’s a render.

The Galaxy 335W has an IP67 rating, 12 year product warranty, 30 year performance warranty, and carries TüV and IEC certification for hail, wind, heat and fire protection.

It’s a frameless panel that weighs in at just 11kg, and is long and narrow, measuring 2,319mm × 777mm × 4mm. It was launched internationally in March and currently targets the European and Australian markets.

A 1.6mm layer of ultra-thin glass provides hail and high wind protection.

Suitable roof types for the Galaxy include single-ply, concrete and corrugated tin roofing, and the panels are glued or air welded to the roof.

The Galaxy series was launched in Australia at the recent Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition, where Umax and GoodWe signed their agreement.

GoodWe country manager Dean Williamson said in a statement:

“Traditional solar panels have limitations and potential dangers when utilised on commercial or low-load-bearing buildings.

“Our Galaxy series of solar panels provides the ideal solution for businesses looking to benefit from solar and having peace of mind that structural integrity remains, with no leaks or damage.”

Original Source: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/lightweight-goodwe-solar-panels/