• Q-Cells develops unique seal of quality for improved security and higher yields: “Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY” 
• Q-Cells presents comprehensive range of modules for varied applications
• Q-Cells starts market activation programme to support sales of the new product generation

Bitterfeld-Wolfen / Munich (Germany), June 8, 2011 – From June 8 to 10, leading international photovoltaics company Q-Cells SE presents its new generation of crystalline solar cells and modules at booth 270, hall 2, at Intersolar, the biggest industry trade fair in the world. Highlights will be the nextgeneration polycrystalline solar module Q.PRO, the monocrystalline, highly efficient premium module Q.PEAK, which will make its debut at Intersolar, as well as optimised Q.SMART CIGS thin-film modules. Based on enhanced cell and thin-film technology, the new generation of Q-Cells products offers customers improved security and higher yields across the entire portfolio, ranging from cells to modules and systems. This promise is anchored in “Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY”, the new seal of quality issued by Q-Cells. It is complemented by the new linear performance guarantee.

The next generation of solar products with “Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY” – maximum yields and triple security
The next generation of solar cells and modules stands out by higher efficiency and the newly developed seal of quality, “Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY”. It applies to the enhanced cell concept and combines three quality features: Next-generation crystalline solar cells and modules are PID-free, protected against hot spots and can be traced across the entire value chain due to their individual coding. Q-Cells developed an innovative Anti PID technology, protecting solar cells and thus all modules against potential induced degradation, which could reduce output by up to 20%. Q-Cells also inspects products in ongoing production for material defects that could cause overheating – so-called hot spots. The procedure of identifying low-quality cells and removing them from the process has been tested and proved itself for years. All solar cells made by Q-Cells are provided with a unique laser code. Cell coding is realised by means of the Tra.QTM laser signature technology, developed and patented by Q-Cells. It ensures that all products can be transparently tracked across the entire value chain. This increases Q-Cells’ service quality 2 in case of warranty claims, supports the recycling process and protects consumers against counterfeits. “Q-Cells YIELD SECURITY” gives customers a quality promise that is unequalled in the domestic and international market. And Q-Cells even adds an extended guarantee. As of now, Q-Cells issues its customers with a linear performance guarantee of 25 years, distinguishing itself from its competitors. For crystalline modules, Q-Cells guarantees output at more than 83% of their original performance after 25 years, exceeding the market average by 3%. All Q.SMART CIGS modules keep their performance at 100% during the first three years and achieve more than 85% of rated output at the end of the guarantee period. Q-Cells also issues a product guarantee of ten years for all solar modules.    more