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 Contents
About Qcells P. 6-9
Our Technology P. 10-19
Product Overview P. 20-21
■ Q.PEAK DUO BLK G10 / G10+
■ Q.PEAK DUO BLK M-G11+
■ Q.TRON BLK-G1+
■ Q.TRON-G1+

Q.HOME CORE P. 22-25

Q.OMMAND P. 26-29
Complete Home Energy Solutions P. 30-31

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 About Qcells

We Value Long-term Partnership

Qcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cells and modules, energy storage solu-
tions, downstream project business, and distributed energy solutions business. It is headquartered in
Seoul, South Korea and Thalheim, Germany with four global R&D centres and diverse international
manufacturing facilities in the U.S., South Korea, Malaysia and China.

Qcells has a strong heritage that dates back to its foundation in Germany in 1999, when it began as a true
pioneer of advanced solar cell technology. Since then, Qcells quickly became one of the solar industry’s
leaders for its technology innovations.

As an affiliate of Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and the seventh largest conglomerate in
South Korea with total assets over $197 billion, Qcells is both a trusted and bankable renewable energy
partner for our customers worldwide.

In addition to our Tier 1 Bloomberg rating and recognition as a BNEF Top Tier module supplier, our module
production capacity of 12.4 GW makes us one of the largest solar solutions providers in the world.

Facts & Figures

USD USD
9.4 12.4
7.7 500 GW GW
Billion Million

Total Sales* Operating Profits* Module Shipment Module Capacity

(2020) (2020) (2020) (December 2021)

*Financial figures of Hanwha Solutions Corporation, the mother company of Qcells

*Exchange rate: 1 USD = 1,191 KRW

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About Qcells

World Presence World-wide Recognition

2 Countries 4 Countries 4 Countries 60+ Countries
Headquarters R&D Centers Manufacturing Sales
Sites Network Top Brand PV DE EU

Top Brand PV AU

Germany Intersolar Award DE

South Korea
Solar+Power UK
Award
P E R FO R ME

Top Performer
OP
2022
R
T

US
PV MODULE
RELIABILITY SCORECARD
Award*

Life & Living

DE
Award

Highest
Reputation Award DE

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

*Applied to selected Qcells’ modules. Contact your sales representatives for further information.

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Reliability from
Strict Quality Management

The Four Quality Levels

Considering that solar modules have a long lifespan over 25 years, quality is one of the most important
factors when you select the brand and the product. All Qcells’ products, engineered in Germany, pass
strict quality program which consists of four levels.
Qcells’ Unique Features

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Initial Certification Yield Security Quality Controlled PV (QCPV) Initial Quality Test

The Basic Requirement for
Commercial Solar Modules
To guarantee the electrical safety and construction of the
modules, Qcells‘ modules get initial certification, such as
IEC and UL, from external institutes.
The Most Trustful The World’s First to Pass
Cell Technology Quality Controlled PV
Qcells Yield Security and Advanced Yield Security ensures Developed by TÜV Rheinland, QCPV is the strictest and
long-term reliability of modules. most extensive testing program available in the industry.
Along with that, it is the only certification in the industry to
involve independent and random onsite testing as well as
regular components and materials audits.
Uncompromising Testing Standard for the
Ultimate Quality
Qcells’ Internal Quality Test Program (IQT) ensures that
all products meet high quality standards. As a leader in
product quality, Qcells applies up to 3 times stricter testing
standards than the global standard.

■ Anti PID ■ Advanced Anti PID

■ Anti LID ■ Advanced Anti LeTID
■ Hot-Spot Protect ■ Hot-Spot Protect
■ Tra.QTM

Validity & Reliability Physical Durability

Quality Controlled PV
TÜV Rheinland Seal
Qcells is the first solar module manufacturer in
the industry to pass TÜV Rheinland’s new
Quality Controlled PV (QCPV) certification, the
most thorough testing program in the industry.
The physical durability to withstand the external
environment is important for any solar installation.
One aspect that gives Q.TRON its premium edge
1 Extended Stress Testing Standards
is its excellent durability to resist 45 mm hail, larger
■ Over 40 individual tests before production and after any changes.
■ Up to 3 times stricter than IEC certification standards.
than the industry standard.
Diameter in mm
2 Onsite Production Monitoring
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■ Independent expert from TÜV Rheinland at Qcells sites.
■ Samples randomly drawn from production line for testing. 35

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3 Components and Materials Audits
■ Supplier audits and material footprint analysis regularly held.
■ Before using in production, and regularly during production. Industry Company A Company B Company C Q.TRON
For more information Standard

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Harvesting Energy Innovation

Continuous Development of Q.ANTUM Technology The Q.ANTUM Effect The foundation of Qcells Technology
Qcells is the world’s first company to commercialize the PERC technology, which is now the mainstream of Qcells’ Power Reflector
the global solar industry. As a pioneer of solar technology, Qcells has led the great era of PERC, Rays of sunlight that would otherwise go to waste are mirrored by the Power Reflector back through the
developing its proprietary Q.ANTUM Technology by incorporating PERC and its unique Yield Security cell to generate more electricity. Laser-fired contacts complement the nano coating to enhance the
features. Qcells has continued its technology innovation, and Q.ANTUM has been evolved into module’s electrical properties, increasing its efficiency considerably.
Q.ANTUM DUO with Half-cell Technology, and Q.ANTUM DUO Z with Zero-gap Technology.
And now, 2022, Qcells is opening a new era of solar by introducing Q.ANTUM NEO Technology.
■ Higher yields and lower LCOE
All of these technology advancements are always backed up by the world’s strictest quality testing ■ Enhanced temperature coefficient
program QCPV, meeting the reliability customers need. ■ Improved low-light behaviour
■ Outstanding product reliability
Silicon
■ Best-in-class warranty terms
1 2 3 4 Aluminium
back contact
Q.ANTUM Power
2012 2017 2019 2022
Technology Reflector
■ Advanced PERC ■ Q.ANTUM ■ Q.ANTUM DUO ■ N-type cell
Technology ■ Half-cell Technology ■ Zero-gap Technology ■ Advanced Yield Security
■ Yield Security ■ Multi Busbars ■ Innovative NEO Power
■ Wire Interconnection Transmitter
"More light, More power, More electricity"

+7.5 % +10 % +12.7 %

*Power Output compared to standard PERC technology solar module

Enhanced Power with a Larger Wafer Q.ANTUM Ahead - More Yield, More Profit
Using M6 and M10 wafers larger than pervious M4 wafers, Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10 and XL-G11 can provide
much higher efficiency and power output.
Yield of a Qcells
415 Wp solar module with
Yield
Q.ANTUM Technology

+20 % Better temperature

behaviour
+5 %
Yield of a standard

M10
15 % higher output
370 Wp module

M4 < M6 <
Better low-light
performance

XL-G9 Series XL-G10 Series XL-G11 Series

(Up to 20.9 %, 465 Wp) (Up to 21.2 %, 490 Wp) (Up to 21.4 %, 585 Wp)
Morning Noon Evening

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Ultimate PERC Solar Module

Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology

Qcells solar modules with Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology not only deliver impressive performance in
real-world conditions, but also offer first-class performance guarantees of 98 % in the first year and a full
86 % after 25 years. The Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology combines our Q.ANTUM cell with the innovative
DUO cell separation method: The use of round connecting wires and zero-gap cell interconnection ensure
higher power generation not only in the laboratory but also in everyday operation. Q.ANTUM DUO Z also
increases the nominal power and improves the reliability of the module thanks to Qcells Yield Security
consisting of Anti PID, Anti LID and Hot-Spot Protect. With more than 23 GW of Q.ANTUM solar cells
produced, only Qcells has the experience and knowledge to drive the development of cell and module
technology and launch new technologies such as Q.ANTUM DUO Z.

Q.ANTUM DUO Technology Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology

Cell Wire

Zero-gap Technology
■ Gaps between the cells are closed to ensure a more effective use of the module area
Multi Busbars Half-cell Round Wire ■ More cells can fit within the module thanks to saved space
Technology Technology Connection

Conventional Technology Current Industry Standard

Cell Wire

2 - 3mm gaps 2 - 3mm gaps

Standard Full-cell Standard

5 busbars Technology Ribbon

* Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G8 vs Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G9

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All New N-type Cell Technology

Q.ANTUM NEO: High Power & Efficiency Advanced Yield Security: More Energy, More Benefits
The source of the highly efficient Q.ANTUM NEO solar cells lies within the NEO Power Transmitter. Qcells’ advanced Yield Security protects the solar cell from critical degradation effects and potential hot spots.

Advanced Anti-PID (APT)

PID can lead to significant power loss for both P-type Outdoor performance Conventional N-type
and N-type cells. The APT of Q.ANTUM NEO at − 1500 V Q.ANTUM NEO

effectively protects the solar cells and secures high

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energy yield in the long-term.

power [ %]
80

*PID: Potential Induced Degradation 60

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Initial After weeks

Advanced Anti LeTID (ALD)

Standard PERC Cells Q.ANTUM NEO Cells High Conventional
High
Not only in P-type, but also in N-type, the power of LeTID mc-5i
medium N-type
LeTID Cz-si Topcon
Standard PERC solar cells use a passivation layer with small Within Q.ANTUM NEO solar cells, a passivation layer and solar cells can significantly decrease due to effects of 2.0 %
holes for electrical interconnection of the cell’s rear side. electrical interconnection functionality are integrated in the LeTID. As the first company to observe LeTID effects 0.0 %
Passivation is reduced in the contact area which limits the NEO Power Transmitter. This allows full area passivation and and to devise a solution to suppress LeTID in 2015,
maximum efficiency. contact at the same time, thus pushing beyond the limits of − 2.0 %
Qcells secures high reliability against LeTID.
standard PERC technology. − 4.0 %
− 6.0 %
*LeTID: Light and Elevated Temperature Induced Degradation

Yield Comparison Hot-Spot Protect

With Q.ANTUM NEO Technology and Advanced Yield Security, Q.TRON modules can generate more In order to prevent potential hot spots in cells, we
energy and boost profits even under harsh conditions like high temperature and low light. inspect 100 % of the Q.ANTUM NEO cells with
infrared camera scanning.

Performance

Industry
Q.TRON
Standard
100 %
+ 17.0 %
20 %

15 % Tra.QTM
Q.TRON
85 % + 7.1 % Qcells is the only solar manufacturer that conducts
Industry 10 %
Standard cell-level quality management. With Tra.Q™ laser
82.5 %
marking, every single cell produced by Qcells is
Reference
traced and monitored throughout the entire
Q.PEAK DUO-G9 Q.PEAK DUO-G10 Q.TRON-G1+ production process, enabling big data analysis and
25 °C 75 °C 345 W 370 W 390 W assuring high reliability and quality.

Temperature Coefficient
Q.TRON = − 0.30 % / K Simulation: 20 modules per system installed
Industry Standard = − 0.35 % / K in San Francisco, USA

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We Pay Attention to Every Detail

Flatter frame edges

prevent moss growth
and dirt accumulation
32 mm high-tech frame for wind and
snow load up to 4000 / 8100 Pa (IEC)

Q.ANTUM DUO Z half cells with Reliable silicone connection for

12-busbar Technology for higher excellent stability and durability
yield per area at low BOS costs

Independent parallel connected cells of

Optimised junction box design for
the upper and lower half of the module
higher energy efficiency and protection
ensure an improved yield in case of partial
against corrosion
shading of the modules

High-quality anti-reflective glass for

higher yields, homogeneous
appearance and long-term stability

High quality connector plugs

with > 1150 mm cable length

New round wire connections, which are High quality rear for
narrower than solder ribbons, increase permanent sealing
internal reflection and reduce shading by
up to 75 %

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Product Overview

Q.PEAK DUO BLK Q.PEAK DUO BLK Q.TRON BLK-G1+ Q.TRON-G1+

G10 / G10+ M-G11+

Power Class 350 Wp - 370 Wp 380 Wp - 400 Wp Power Class 370 Wp - 395 Wp 380 Wp - 400 Wp

Efficiency 19.6 % - 20.9 % 19.8 % - 20.8 % Efficiency 20.6 % - 22 % 21.2 % - 22.3 %

Format (including frame) 1879 mm × 1045 mm × 32 mm 1692 mm × 1134 mm × 32 mm Format (including frame) 1717 mm × 1045 mm × 32 mm

Weight 22 kg 22.5 kg Weight 19.9 kg

Frame Black anodized aluminum Frame Black anodized aluminum

Cell 6 × 20 Q.ANTUM solar half cell 6 × 18 Q.ANTUM solar half cell Cell 6 × 20 Q.ANTUM solar half cell

Junction box IP 53 - 101 mm × 32 - 60 mm × 15 -18 mm Junction box IP 53 - 101 mm × 32 - 60 mm × 15 -18 mm

Protection class IP67, with bypass diodes Protection class IP67, with bypass diodes

Temperature Coefficient Temperature Coefficient

− 0.34 % / K − 0.30 % / K
of PMPP of PMPP

Snow Load 8100 Pa Snow Load 5400 Pa

Wind Load 4000 Pa 3600 Pa Wind Load 4000 Pa

Warranty 12 year product warranty / Warranty

25 year product and 25 year product and
25 year product warranty for plus products
performance warrnaty performance warrnaty
25 year performance warranty

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 Q.HOME CORE

Never Compromise Between Performance and Design

Modular&Scalable Battery High-performance Inverter

Q.SAVE Q.VOLT
6.86 kWh Modular Battery 4.6 kW
Scalable up to max 3 units Hybrid or AC-Coupled

Enhanced Warranty

15 year
Battery Cell Warranty

Sleek&Durable For Web Enable

Metallic Silver Network

Cover Connectivity
Wi-Fi / LAN / LTE

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Q.HOME CORE

Integrated Solar Inverter and Storage

High Conversion Efficiency Extended 15 year Warranty

Installers can check the status of multiple sites at a Enhanced product and performance warranty backed
glance and find a particular site through search. with high quality control.

PV System
97.0 % 97.8 %

Grid Battery
96.3 %

Maximum Energy Generation Scalable Battery

Q.OMMAND maximizes energy yields by incorporating Three scalable batteries up to 20.5 kWh depending on
real-time weather information. your energy needs.

Samsung Battery for Safety Emergency Backup from Blackout

SAMSUNG NCA battery cells ensure maximum safety. Automatic transfer to battery power in blackout
conditions. (ATS* Embedded)

Assembled in South Korea Easy and Fast Installation

Assembled in Korea for enhanced quality. Wall-mounted or floor-mounting(optional) brackets available

for convenience and easy installation.

* ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch)

A device that automatically transfers a power supply from
energy grid to energy storage solutions in case of grid failure.

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Q.OMMAND

Energy Management System

Q.OMMAND is Qcells’ Energy Management System that consists of 3 Apps to support installation and
module level monitoring. It provides real-time error feedback and performance assessment to keep the
system at optimum state.

Homeowners For your energy management

Q.OMMAND HOME

Installers Remote System O&M

Q.OMMAND PRO

Commissioning For easy & quick installation

Q.OMMAND GO

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Q.OMMAND

Q.OMMAND HOME For Homeowners Q.OMMAND PRO For Installers

For monitoring and managing energy generation, storage, and usage anytime, anywhere. For fast and easy O&M services.

Real-Time Energy Flow Regular Report Notifications Dashboard Tracking History

Real-time update every three Monthly, daily, and hourly reporting Provide energy overview, battery Installers can check the status of multiple sites at a glance Installers can track the history of each site including service
seconds. available. performance, usage data, and customised and able to find a particular site through search. history, error messages, replacements and others.
alerts and more.

Notifications Grouping System

Smart Functions
Immediately notifies when service or maintenance is required. Installers can group the sites by region to easily modify grid
Q.OMMAND Home provides three smart functions as below. code, energy policy, and more.

Dynamic Optimiser Energy Backup OTA (Over-The-Air)

Maximsed Energy Yield Blackout Precaution Software Updates

Qcells advanced AI algorithm incorporates

weather information with real-time data from
your solar modules and energy storage
system to maximise energy usage and
generation.
In case of blackout, you can set the amount
of energy your Q.HOME CORE will always
store.
Cloud-based software updates continuously
adds new monitoring and management
Q.OMMAND GO For Commissioning
features.
For easy installation of Q.HOME CORE.

1 Network Connection 2 One-click Update 3 Date Setting 4 Device Setting

Simple connection to the One-click update to the Save the date and time of Initial settings of solar
network within the house. latest version. the installation. modules, batteries, and
meters, including grid code,
country and time zone.

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Complete Home Energy Solutions

One Warrantor Complete System

Complete home energy solutions all backed by ONE warrantor, Qcells for your peace of mind.

Q.OMMAND Solar Module System Solution

Energy Management System G9, G10, G11, Q.TRON Series Energy Storage Solution

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