Ersol Thin Film expands its PV product range with innovative "Nova-T plus" thin-film module

ersol Thin Film GmbH, a subsidiary of ersol Solar Energy AG (ersol), Erfurt, is launching a new thin-film module at the beginning of this year, which has a front panel made of toughened glass. The "Nova-T plus" module will therefore offer significantly greater mechanical stability. This will lead to lower system and assembly costs and a wider range of applications, including in conventional mounting systems, the producer emphasizes. The Nova-T plus is an enhancement of the amorphous thin-film module, Nova-T.  Due to the use of tempered glass the new modules can absorb greater compressive loads and are thus better protected against climatic influences, such as wind or snow. Their stronger mechanical stability also makes the panels easier to install. Whereas conventional thin-film modules have to be fixed to the support structure with two long clamps and a middle rail, the Nova-T plus only requires four shorter, single clamps, ersol reports.


For PV plant operators this reduces assembly time significantly, and enables a saving of up to 25 percent on material costs for the support structure. Moreover, it is now possible to use standard commercial mounting systems with 4-clamp systems for crystalline solar modules. "Whether it's an open-space or a roof installation: with its high load-bearing capacity, lower system costs and extended range of applications, the Nova-T plus sets new benchmarks for our customers", says Peter Schneidewind, Managing Director of ersol Thin Film GmbH, summarising the benefits of the new ersol thin-film module.