REC solar modules rated as global best performers in 2011

Photon Laboratory, which conducts the most recognised field performance test in the world, has announced that REC solar modules ranked first in the module field performance test during 2011.

Over the year-long comparative study which measured energy yield, REC multicrystalline modules generated more electricity than 45 other module brands, including thin film and monocrystalline products, producing 6% more energy on average.

The Photon Field Performance Test measures how many kilowatt hours of electricity a module generates throughout one year in real-life conditions.

Two modules from each supplier were tested at the laboratory location in Germany. The results, published in the industry magazine Photon Profi, state that the highest performance ratio of 90.8% and also the highest yield of 1150.4 kWh/kW were measured for the REC module.

Using scientific methodology, the test helps consumers select the best module supplier based on product performance in the field. These results show the excellent bankability of REC modules, as their additional output allows consumers to have a faster return on their investment.

During 2010 and 2011 REC modules have maintained a leading position in the Photon Test, ranking second overall in 2010.