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EPV-42 Module Product Specification: Physical Characteristics

The EPV-42 is a thin-film photovoltaic module that produces 42 watts of power. It has a glass laminate construction and measures 25x49 inches. The module is rated for use in systems up to 600V for US wiring and 1000V for European wiring. Initial performance may be 12-20% higher than rated values for power, voltage, and current. The module comes with a 25-year performance warranty and 2-year workmanship warranty.

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EPV-42 Module Product Specification: Physical Characteristics

The EPV-42 is a thin-film photovoltaic module that produces 42 watts of power. It has a glass laminate construction and measures 25x49 inches. The module is rated for use in systems up to 600V for US wiring and 1000V for European wiring. Initial performance may be 12-20% higher than rated values for power, voltage, and current. The module comes with a 25-year performance warranty and 2-year workmanship warranty.

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ENERGY PHOTOVOLTAICS, INC.

D7300110 Rev 1
July 2007
EPV-42 Module
Product Specification

The EPV-42 is a thin-film photovoltaic (“PV”) module with amorphous silicon monolithically-integrated
devices and a stabilized power rating of 42 watts at maximum power point under standard test
conditions (“STC”). This module is rated for use in applications with a maximum system voltage of
DC 600 V with U.S. style wiring and DC 1000 V for European style wiring.

Physical Characteristics
The module is a frameless glass laminate consisting of two 0.125 in. (0.3
cm) annealed float glass lites, laminated with EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) to
provide an environmental seal. The module dimensions are 25 in. x 49 in.
(63.5 cm x 124.5 cm), and the weight is approximately 27 lbs. (12.3 kg).
Electrical connections are made via two 18” (45.7 cm) leads emanating from
a sealed boot. For modules to be used in the U.S., leads are one red and
one black, 14-gauge, XLP 600 V ((USE-2) rated per the U.S. National
Electrical Code (NEC) article 690). For modules used outside the U.S., see
“Options and Specialty Modules”.

Care must be taken when handling and installing the module to avoid edge damage to the glass or
undue glass stress. Modules are shipped with plastic corner protectors that should be removed after
the module is installed.

Electrical Characteristics
The rated electrical parameters of the module under Standard Test Conditions (“STC”) and under
PVUSA Test Conditions (“PTC”) are:

STC(1) PTC(2)
Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) 60.0 V 57.0 V
Short-Circuit Current (Isc) 1.18 A 1.20 A
Operating Voltage (Vmp) 45.0 V 43.0 V
Operating Current (Imp) 0.94 A 0.95 A
Maximum power (Pmp) 42.0 W 40.5 W

Temperature coefficients: Voc, Vmp -0.28%/°C


Isc, Imp +0.09%/°C
Pmp -0.19%/°C

1
STC is defined as 1,000 W/m2 irradiance, AM1.5 solar spectral distribution, 25°C cell temperature.
2
PTC is defined as 1,000 W/m2, AM1.5, 20°C ambient temperature, 1m/s wind speed.

8 Marlen Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 USA ♦ tel. +1 609 587 3000 ♦ fax +1 609 587 5355 ♦ www.epv.net

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The rating of the EPV-42 module takes into account the attenuation that occurs during the first several
months of module deployment. A label on the rear of the module provides both the rated and
measured electrical parameters.

Initial Performance
When an EPV-42 module is first deployed, its output
characteristics at STC are higher than the rated values
at STC. Power may be between 12% and 20% higher
than the rated value, operating voltage may be up to 6%
higher, operating current may be up to 14% higher, and
short-circuit current may be up to 5% higher. These
higher values and other applicable documents (i.e. NEC
690 and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1703) should
be considered when designing the PV system.

Certifications
The EPV-42 is certified pursuant to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61646 tests
as performed by the Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory of Arizona State University and is UL listed.
Through Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), the EPV-42 has received approval for Safety Class II for
DC 1000 V through applied standards IEC 61430-1 and IEC 61730-2.

Limited Warranty
The EPV-42 comes with a limited warranty covering defects in workmanship or materials for 2 years,
and performance for a period of 25 years. Please refer to the EPV Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaic
Module Limited Warranty for details.

Options and Specialty Modules


Options such as longer or shorter lead lengths, different wire for use in coutries other than the U.S.,
electrical connectors, alternative mounting methods, or different module voltage and current ratings
are available to meet specific customer requirements. Specialty modules, including partially-
transparent (with custom logos or artwork, if desired) or building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV)
modules, may also be available.

8 Marlen Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 USA ♦ tel. +1 609 587 3000 ♦ fax +1 609 587 5355 ♦ www.epv.net

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