As a general manufacturer of electrical machinery and appliances, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation offers a legacy of innovation and achievement that goes all the way back to its founding in 1921.
Since 1976, when Japan launched its first commercial satellite, Mitsubishi has participated in approximately 250 related projects around the world. One such project led to the development of a number of photovoltaic power generation systems that have proven to be extremely reliable, even in the harsh conditions of outer space.
Lead-Free Manufacture
Mitsubishi has applied leading-edge technologies from its space-related applications to terrestrial systems to create high-performance photovoltaic power-generation systems for an astonishing range of applications. Mitsubishi Electric successfully produced the first cells in Japan that do not require solder coatings. This was a milestone in the development of environmentally friendly composite materials and manufacturing processes for the silver electrodes used on the surfaces of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. Their PV modules are now made using lead-free solder, completely eliminating lead from the manufacturing process.
The 185-watt and larger modules are designed for use in high-voltage grid-tie applications, but can be used in large industrial and off-grid applications for battery charging if the system includes an appropriate MPPT charge controller.
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Technical data |
PV-UE125 |
PV-UD |
PV-UJ |
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Cells |
qty |
36 |
50 |
60 |
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Power output tolerance |
-3/+3 |
-3/+3 |
-3/+3 |
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TemperatureNOCT |
°C |
47.5 |
47.5 |
47.5 |
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Power temp coefficient |
%/°C |
-0.452 |
-0.452 |
-0.452 |
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Voc temp coefficient |
%/°C |
-0.343 |
-0.343 |
-0.343 |
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Fire rating |
class |
C |
C |
C |
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Connector type |
MC4 |
MC4 |
MC4 |
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Cable length |
inch |
(+)31.5/(-)49.2 |
(+)31.5/(-)49.2 |
40 |
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Load rating |
lbs/ft2 |
75 |
112 |
112 |
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Quantity per pallet |
20 |
18 |
20 |
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Quantity per 53-ft trailer |
800 |
648 |
760 |
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These modules use 156mm square poly-crystalline cells behind tempered glass with anodized aluminum frames, and Multi-Contact MC4 locking connector output cables. Positive and negative cables come from junction boxes at opposite ends of the module.
The 125-watt modules have Multi-Contact MC4 locking connector output cables and are optimized for 12-volt battery charging.
Environmental Commitment
From their manufacturing process to their recyclable packaging, Mitsubishi has made a commitment to protect the environment. They use 100% lead-free solder in all of their modules and they are ISO 14001 certified for eco-friendly manufacturing processes, minimal cardboard packaging and recyclable steel pallets.
Warranty
Made in Japan. UL Listed. 10-year 90% power warranty, 25-year 80% power warranty.