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Canadian Solar Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. announced the launch of its NewEdge solar panels, which are compatible with the new Zep roof-mounting System, as well as several other existing mounting systems. The NewEdge panels will provide fast and cost effective ways to install photovoltaic (PV) solar systems on residential roofs. The NewEdge modules with Zep Solar’s rail-free, auto-grounding system could slash residential installation costs in half and reduce the amount of time installers spend on a roof by 75 percent. The NewEdge modules come in two types, NewEdge CS5A-180/185/190/195/200MX, which uses 5″ monocrystalline silicon, and NewEdge CS6P-220/230/240/250PX, which uses 6″ polycrystalline silicon. PV systems with NewEdge panels yield significant financial, labor and performance improvements when compared to traditional roof-mounted solar systems.

The Zep System offers one of the solar industry’s most robust methods for grounding PV solar arrays; the system is ETL-listed to UL 1703 and UL 467, thus assuring proper grounding for the life of the system. Together with Canadian Solar’s NewEdge panels, installers can be assured that the solar system installation will not only be cost-effective, but will also produce at the top of the module performance range. Canadian Solar’s CS6P and CS5A modules lead in PV USA (or PTC) ratings, which are quickly becoming universally accepted standards for real-world module power and performance.

Canadian Solar is the first solar panel manufacturer to provide the Zep Compatible NewEdge panels, and it’s looking forward to offering installers this solar technology.

www.canadian-solar.com