ND Series A2 (60 cells)

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Polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules

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photovoltaic pioneer
■ High-performance photovoltaic modules made of polycrystalline
As a solar specialist (156.5 mm) silicon solar cells with module efficiencies of up to
2

with 50 years' experience 14.0 %.

in photovoltaics (PV),
■ 3 busbar technology for enhancing the power output.
Sharp makes significant
contributions to ground- ■ Bypass diodes which minimise the loss in output when shading
breaking progress in solar occurs.
technology. ■ Textured cell surface for particularly high electricity yields.
Sharp photovoltaic mod- ■ BSF structure (Back Surface Field) to optimise cell efficiency.
ules in the ND series are
■ Use of tempered white glass, EVA plastic, and weather protection
designed for applications
film, as well as an anodised aluminium frame with drainage outlets
with high power require-
for long-term use.
ments. These quality poly-
crystalline modules produce ■ Output: connection cable with waterproof plug connector.
a continuous, reliable yield,
even under demanding Quality from Sharp
operational conditions.
Benchmarks are set by the quality standards of Sharp Solar.
All Sharp ND series modules offer system Con­tinual checks guarantee a consistently high level of quality.
integration which is optimal both techni- Every module undergoes visual, mechanical, and electrical
cally and economically, and are suitable for inspection. This is recognisable by means of the original Sharp
installations in on and off-grid PV systems. label, the serial number, and the Sharp guarantee:
■ 5 year product guarantee
Brief details for the installer ■ 10 year performance guarantee for a power output of 90%
■ 156.5 mm × 156.5 mm polycrystalline solar cells ■ 25 year performance guarantee for a power output of 80%
■ 60 cells in series
T he detailed guarantee conditions and additional information can
■ 2,400 N/m2 mechanical load-bearing capacity (245 kg/m2)
be found at www.sharp.eu.
■ 1,000 V DC maximum system voltage
■ IEC/EN 61215, IEC/EN 61730, Application class A
■ Class II (VDE: 40021391)
As at: December 2010
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Mechanical data Limit values
Polycrystalline (156.5 mm)2 Operating temperature (cell)
Cell – 40 to + 90 °C
silicon solar cells Storage temperature

Quantity and wiring of cells 60 in series Storage air humidity (relative) up to 90 %

Dimensions 1,652 × 994 × 46 mm (1.64 m ) 2

Maximum system voltage 1,000 V DC

Weight 19 kg Maximum mechanical load 2,400 N/m2

Connection type Cable with plug connector (MC-3) Over-current protection 15 A

Electrical data

ND-E230 (A2) ND-E220 (A2) ND-E210 (A2)

Maximum power Pmax 230 Wp 220 Wp 210 Wp
Open-circuit voltage Voc 37.0 36.8 36.6 V

Short-circuit current Isc 8.24 7.96 7.68 A

Voltage at point of maximum power Vmpp 30.3 30.2 30.1 V

Current at point of maximum power Impp 7.60 7.29 6.98 A

Module efficiency  m 14.0 13.4 12.8 %

NOCT 47.5 47.5 47.5 °C

Temperature coefficient – open-circuit voltage  Voc – 130 – 130 – 130 mV / °C

Temperature coefficient – short-circuit current  lsc +0.053 +0.053 +0.053 % / °C

Temperature coefficient – power  Pmax – 0.485 – 0.485 – 0.485 % / °C

The electrical data applies under standard test conditions (STCs): irradiation 1,000 W/m2 with light spectrum AM 1.5 and a cell temperature of 25 °C. The rated electrical characteristics are subject to a manufacturing tolerance
of – 5% / + 10%. NOCT conditions: irradiation of 800 W/m2, ambient temperature of 20 °C and wind speed of 1 m/sec.

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Characteristic curves ND-E230 Frame

(A2) Solar cell Inter-connector Applications
Characteristic curves: open-circuit voltage /  ■ On-grid PV systems ■ On-roof PV systems
Characteristic curves: current / power vs. voltage short-circuit current vs. irradiation
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Open-circuit voltage Voc (V)
Open-circuit voltage Voc (V)

Short-circuit current Isc (A)

Short-circuit current Isc (A)

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1,000 (W/m 2)
(W/m 2)
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Voc Voc
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Current (A)
Current (A)

Power (W)
Power (W)

7 800 (W/m
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(W/m 2)
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6 6 120120
600600
(W/m 2)
(W/m 2)

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Exterior dimensions Note

Front view Rear view Cross-section A-A’ Technical data is subject to change without prior
Glass
notice. Before using Sharp products, please request
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Plastic Glass
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no responsibility for damage to devices which have
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