Running from 13 to 15 June 2012, Intersolar Europe will see Stuttgart's Lapp Group and FPE Fischer unveil a range of joint developments. At booth 570 in hall B6, the partner will exhibit a groundbreaking, modular connection system for crystalline and thin-film modules that saves customers money.
Thanks to a completely new connection design this new technology helps reduce the costs of the connection technology, to ease service and ‘repowering' of the modules and to increase the automation degree in the module manufacturing process.
The two companies have already enjoyed success together, with their first joint development, the EPIC SOLAR RAZOR. This junction box that is integrated in the module, was recently nominated for the Intersolar Award 2012 in the photovoltaics category. Further highlights at the exhibition include the COOL SIDE product line for patented aluminium junction boxes and SMART SIDE for plastic junction boxes and components. SMART SIDE offers innovative solutions both for the ongoing development of crystalline modules, and for future technologies such as organic photovoltaics.
The FPE PL 008 from the SMART SIDE product line is another joint development that will be unveiled at the event. This junction box is made of top-quality plastic, for ambient resistant cabling of photovoltaic systems. The PTFE membrane ensures the requisite pressure equalization while preventing the ingress of moisture and guaranteeing protection in accordance with protection rating IP 67. Energy efficiency is boosted by the reinforced retention of the ribbons, while moulded cable glands eliminate potential sealing issues.
Thanks to their identical inner design, the FPE AL 008 (COOL SIDE) aluminium junction box and the new FPE PL 008 (SMART SIDE) can be interchanged within the production. The PV product portfolio is further extended with the new EPIC SOLAR 4 connector. This connector is compatible to the pre-assembled EPIC SOLAR 4 THIN, has double locking hooks and is available for 2.5 and 4-6 mm cables. By crimping the connector to the cable, system installers can join the cables and the Lapp/FPE junction boxes.
