Andalay | A whole new look to solar power.

SPECIFICATIONS

High performance. . . any way you measure it

Andalay is an integrated solar power system designed for use in on-grid residential, commercial, and government applications, whether on-roof or ground-mounted.

Great Aesthetics

Andalay’s revolutionary engineering secures the parts within each panel, allowing these slim panels to be mounted closer together for a smaller “footprint” with no unsightly mounting racks, dangling wires, or gaps between panels. Together with all-black components, the result is a noticeably smoother, streamlined look.

Built-in reliability

Andalay panels are modular, yet designed to attach together as an integrated system. All racking hardware, grounding wires, wiring connections – even the connections between panels – are integrated. The result is unparalleled reliability: fewer parts to fail, fewer roof penetrations, and fewer and shorter connections subject to pinch, abrade, or decay. Andalay’s improved reliability withstands the weather, without panels loosening from heating/cooling cycles.

Specification Overview

Andalay is a system, which includes solar panels, racks, and wiring
Integrated racking
Integrated wiring
Integrated grounding
Monocrystalline photovoltaic module
Highest quality, high-transmission, low iron, tempered glass
Outstanding low-light performance
Factory-assembled wiring connections
70% fewer roof-assembled parts per installed system
Lighter weight per installed system
UL 1703, CSA certified
5 year system warranty
12/25 year module output warranty
Installed by specially trained professional installers

Electrical Characteristics

Electrical characteristics measure the core system performance. Note that an Output Tolerance of ± 3% is very good, as is the integrated wiring and grounding, and the use of monocrystalline silicon.

Electrical Characteristics at Standard Test Conditions
STC: irradiance of 1000W/m2, spectrum AM 1.5g, and cell temperature of 25°C

ST170-1

ST175-1

Peak Power

P max

170W

175W

Output Tolerance

± 3%

± 3%

Rated Current

Imp

4.83A

4.95A

Rated Voltage

V mp

35.2V

35.2V

Short-Circuit Current

I sc

5.14A

5.2A

Open-Circuit Voltage

V oc

43.8V

44.2V

Series Fuse

15A

Maximum System Voltage

600V

Solar Cell Technology

Monocrystalline silicon (125mm X 125mm)

Number of cells & connections

72 (6 X 12) in series

Grounding wires

Integrated

Wiring Connections

Integrated

Temperature coefficients

Power

-0.5% /°C (±0.05)

Voltage

-0.155 V/°C (±0.01)

Current

-0.6% / °C (±0.01)

Thermal Parameters

Thermal Parameters measure how much temperature impacts the performance of the system.

Data refer to STP 165

ST170/175

Normal Operating Cell Temperature

45°C ±2°C

Short-circuit current temperature coefficient

0.045%/K

Open-circuit current temperature coefficient

-0.34%/K

Peak power temperature coefficient

-0.47%/K

Mechanical Specifications

Mechanical specifications are the physical characteristics of the product.

Note that the key mechanical components of Andalay are factory manufactured and built-in. This improves reliability, and also minimizes the chances of an incorrect installation

ST170/175

Length

1,590.3 mm (62.6 in)

Width

817.9 mm (32.2 in)

Thickness

55.6 mm (2.2 in)

Weight

18.5 kg (40.7 lbs)

Module Area (m2)

1.3

Internal Bypass Diodes

Yes

Module-module connector

9/16” opposite-threaded, auto-grounding internal bolt

Grounding Wires

Internal, auto-connect

Wiring Connection

MC Plug Type IV, waterproof auto-interconnect, internal

Structural Members

Built in to panel

Assembly tool

Single Andalay wrench

Color

All black

Mechanical Specifications – System Integration

ST170/175

Non-Andalay

Racking hardware

Integrated

External

Grounding wires

Integrated

External

Panel-panel Wiring

Factory-assembled

Installer-assembled

Wiring Connection

MC Plug Type IV waterproof auto-interconnect, internal

External/internal

Module-module connector

Integrated 9/16” opposite-threaded , auto-grounding internal bolt

External

Grounding Wires

Internal, auto-connect

External

Structural Members

Built in to panel

External

Space between modules

1/8”

Up to 3”

Roofing penetrations

25% Fewer

Standard

Assembly tool

Single Andalay wrench

Generally power drills, power sawzalls, socket wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, extension cords.

Performance Characteristics

Module IV Graph Shows Current (in Amps) plotted against power (in Volts). It is normal to see a drop off as voltage increases.

Module IV Graph

170W Current Vs. Voltage

Normalized Isc, Voc, Pmax vs. module temperature characteristics

Certifications/Ratings

Certifications are important because thay are the public's assurance that the product has passed safety guidlines and tests for design and performance. All solar power modules should perform to strict UL test requirements in the United States, and CSA certified in Canada.

UL 1703

Conforms to all applicable US and Canadian standards
Fire Rating: Class C

Warranty

Andalay is backed by three of the strongest warranties in the business.

The following is a brief description of warranty coverage in the United States. Please note that this is only an overview. There are exclusions and limitations that are not described here. Please ask to see the complete written Andalay warranty document for a full description of warranty coverage.

1. Limited Product Workmanship Warranty – Limited Remedy, 5 Year

For the first five years, any defect will be addressed. Note – this warranty does not warrant a specific power output. Power output is covered under the following 12 and 25 year warranties.

2. Limited Peak Power Output Warranty - Limited Remedy , 12 Year

For the first twelve (12) years, if any Andalay module exhibits a power output less than 90 % of the minimum “Peak Power at STC” current as of purchase date, and Andalay determines that the Module has a defect, Andalay will replace such loss in power by either providing additional Modules to the Customer to make up for such loss in power, or by replacing the defective Module(s) at the option of Andalay.

3. Limited Peak Power Output Warranty - Limited Remedy , 25 Year

For the first twenty-five (25) years, if any Andalay module exhibits a power output less than 80 % of the minimum “Peak Power at STC” current as of purchase date, and Andalay determines that the Module has a defect, Andalay will replace such loss in power by either providing additional Modules to the Customer to make up for such loss in power, or by replacing the defective Module(s) at the option of Andalay.


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