Quality Beyond Expectations

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Summary of report findings*
 Use of copper ribbon
 Use of discrete solder points
in cell stringing
 Use of soldered contacts in
junction box
 Supplier selection and
monitoring
 EVA and backsheet
preparation
 EVA and backsheet
trimming
 Automated optical cell
inspection on 100% of cells
 Junction box potting
 Frame joined using corner
key
 Electrical Safety Test of
each module
 Quality Assurance
Organization
 Document control system
 Product serialization
 Panel design
 Automated Soldering
machines
 Inline cell testing
 Module testing & quarantine
practice
 IP67 rated junction box
 Warranty conditions
 Number of quality
checkpoints in production
 Tabbing and stringing
machines
 Cell placement and bus bar
soldering
 Panel design
 Internal quality testing
 REC Warranty
 Quality tests performed
 REC internal laboratory
facilities
 Supplier controls
 Maintenance activities
 REC production facility
quality
 REC panel PR values
 Automated production lines
 Occurrence of micro-cracks
 Positive power tolerance of
0/+5W
 Low mismatch rate
 Quality management
processes
 Number of quality checks
and testing procedures in
cell production is extensive
 Dark IV curve
measurements performed
pre-laminate
 Cleanliness, organization
and management of
production lines
 Planned areas of study and
research
 Attention to detail
*The final reports are available from REC and subject to a NDA.
Black & Veatch Mott MacDonald
Specific items of mention (e.g. Best Practice/Industry Leading) Specific items of mention (e.g. Best Practice/Industry Leading)