Canadian Solar has announced that its solar modules have passed salt spray corrosion testing by independent body TÜV NORD, certifying them for use in coastal or marine environments.
The IEC 61701 and 60068-2-52 certifications were awarded to 33 of the manufacturer’s products, adding to previous certification awarded to the modules for ammonia resistance in March last year. The salt spray corrosion testing simulates a high-humidity salt-laden atmosphere, with modules sprayed with a 5% salt solution for two hours, once a week for a period of four weeks.
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“Despite the highly rigid standards, Canadian Solar submitted to the voluntary stringent salt spray test given our confidence in the quality, performance and durability of our solar modules,” commented Dr. Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar. “This latest certification further validates the premium quality of Canadian Solar's modules even under very adverse weather and environment conditions. This is a competitive differentiator, allowing Canadian Solar to install systems within seaside areas, providing a much needed solution customers in coastal regions, including Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand, among others.”