Residential Framed Thin Film Solar Electric Application Debuts

System Touts Improved Energy Payback Over Conventional Crystalline C-Si Modules

Press Release from Aten Solar

Mattituck, NY. October 2, 2007

Photo Credit: Suffolk Solar

A 2.7 KW array of framed thin film A-Si (amorphous silicon) solar electric modules was recently commissioned in Mattituck, NY. This installation is the first of its kind for Long Island and received funding from LIPA's solar pioneering program. The solar electric system was installed by Suffolk Solar Systems, Inc. using products supplied by Aten Solar Corporation; systems integrators specializing in A-Si deployments.

"By the watt, amorphous modules really outshine crystalline modules in the nether regions -near East or West", said Anthony Wolbert, owner of Suffolk Solar Systems, Inc.

The Kaneka brand modules are environmentally friendly with their fast energy payback period and use of lead free solder. A-Si modules produce power in conditions of poor temperature and low light when crystalline modules can not. “These are compelling reasons why residential clients and businesses are opting for thin film” said Yousri Abdou, Director of Product Development for Aten Solar.

This amorphous array faces East, yet produces as much power as a crystalline array facing South. The modules and other equipment were chosen for their aesthetics, performance, and favorable pricing. “By the watt, amorphous modules really outshine crystalline modules in the nether regions – near East or West”, said Anthony Wolbert, owner of Suffolk Solar Systems, Inc.

“We are ahead of expectations; we hope to offer customers alternatives to crystalline based solar modules which can be quite expensive. Our solution looks good and does not break the bank”, noted Yousri.