Three-Piece Four-Core × Zero-Gap Shingled Interconnect

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WELTRUS Multi-Busbar PV Module | Technical Introduction WELTRUS MULTI-BUSBAR Three-Piece Four-Core × Zero-Gap Shingled Interconnect Table of Contents

Multi-Busbar Dual-Glass PV Module
Multi-Format Coverage for Diverse Applications
Contents
PV Module Technology Evolution
From Full-Cell to Shingled: Evolution & Four Distributed Pain Points
Multi-Busbar · Six Core Advantages
Low Resistance · Higher Power
Four-Core Independent Branches
Lower Temperature Decay
Low Micro-Crack · High Reliability
Lower BOS Cost
Full-Scenario Adaptability
Market Route Divergence: Utility-Led, Distributed Gap
Comprehensive Performance & Distributed Application
490W Electrical Parameters (210RN TOPCon · Three-piece)
560W Electrical Parameters (210RN TOPCon · Three-piece)
670W Electrical Parameters (210R N-TOPCon · Three-piece)
Technology Comparison: Three-piece + Shingling Advantage
Long-Term Reliability
Domestic Field Data: Shaded Roof Power Retention & Yield Gain
Overseas Test Field (High Temp & Humidity)
BOS & LCOE: System-Level Cost Reduction
Full Process Quality Control & Certifications
Full Process Quality Control: Closed-Loop System
Carbon Footprint & LCA: Full Lifecycle Green Accounting
Bankability & TMP Joint Lab
Successful Distributed PV Plant Cases
Domestic Cases: C&I Metal Roof & Complex Residential
Overseas PV+ESS & Old Roof Retrofit
Installation Adaptation & O&M Tips
Summary & Outlook
Multi-Busbar Technology Summary: Five Core Values
Industry Trends & WELTRUS Roadmap

WELTRUS MULTI-BUSBAR

WELTRUS multi-busbar dual-glass PV module technical introduction cover

Full-Black · Aesthetic · Low Hot-Spot — For Distributed Rooftops

Adapt to complex shading scenarios, improve effective light-receiving area, and enhance full lifecycle revenue.

“Let every shaded roof become a reliable power station.”

1762 × 1134 mm
465–480 W
Full-black

1990 × 1134 mm
540–560 W
Aesthetic

2382 × 1134 mm
645–670 W
High power

Residential / C&I / Utility-scale

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Multi-Busbar Dual-Glass PV Module

Three-piece four-core + zero-gap shingled interconnect — solving mismatch loss, hot-spot failure, and roof utilization in distributed scenarios.

01 · Mismatch Loss

Independent sub-strings isolate shading; bypass diodes act faster, preserving yield.

02 · Hot-Spot Failure

Lower current per branch, uniform heat distribution, peak temperature reduced by up to 40°C.

03 · Roof Utilization

Zero-gap shingling removes busbar shading, higher power density per square meter.

Multi-Format Coverage for Diverse Applications

Multi-format WELTRUS multi-busbar module application matrix

1762 × 1134 mm

465–480 W

Full-black · aesthetic · low hot-spot

Residential / premium

1990 × 1134 mm

540–560 W

Aesthetic · low hot-spot

Residential / C&I

2382 × 1134 mm

645–670 W

High power · low hot-spot

C&I / utility

PV Module Technology Evolution
Cell iteration & distributed pain points · shingling + multi-busbar principle · market status

Comprehensive Performance & Application
Key electrical parameters · long-term reliability · global field data · BOS & LCOE

Quality Control & Certifications
Full process control · carbon footprint & LCA · bankability · TÜV lab tests

Successful Distributed PV Cases
Domestic C&I & residential · overseas PV+ESS · old roof retrofit · O&M tips

Summary & Outlook
Five key takeaways · industry trends · WELTRUS roadmap — smarter, low-carbon, complex-scenario ready

PV Module Technology Evolution

From full-cell to half-cell, multi-busbar, and zero-gap high-density interconnect — mismatch, hot-spot, and roof utilization issues emerge in distributed scenarios.

1.1

Silicon cell technology iteration & distributed pain points

1.2

Multi-busbar · six core advantages

1.3

WELTRUS multi-busbar market status & distributed outlook

From Full-Cell to Shingled: Evolution & Four Distributed Pain Points

Full-cell→Half-cell→Tri/Quad-piece→Zero-gap high-density→Three-piece · zero-gap · full-screen

Distributed Rooftop Pain Points

Limited roof areaLower module efficiency restricts capacity

Random partial shadingParapets, pipes, vegetation, bird droppings

SoilingReduces effective light and energy yield

Irregular roofsArray mismatch easily occurs

Traditional half-cell: insufficient granularity

Partial shading triggers severe array mismatch — power loss + hot-spot risk. Overseas (Bangladesh / SE Asia) requires higher mismatch resistance and humidity reliability.

Multi-Busbar · Six Core Advantages

01 · Lower resistance

Lower branch current, shingling reduces optical loss; higher power in same format.

02 · Anti-shading

Independent branch isolation; hot-spot peak temperature significantly reduced.

03 · Lower temperature decay

Electro-thermal co-design, better temperature coefficient, lower long-term degradation.

04 · Low micro-crack

Laser cutting + flexible shingling, low soldering stress, TÜV certified.

05 · Lower BOS cost

High-density packing, fewer modules per MW, logistics & installation savings.

06 · Full-scenario

Full-black option, dual-glass weather resistance, residential, C&I, BIPV.

Low Resistance · Higher Power

Low resistance and higher power diagram for multi-busbar modules

Lower current

Joule loss reduced to 1/9: branch current to 1/3, P = I²R dramatically lower.

Shingling reduces optical loss

Zero-gap shingling eliminates busbar shading; busbar folded to rear.

Power boost in same format

Lower resistance + higher light reception = higher rated power vs. conventional half-cell.

Four-Core Independent Branches

Bypass D1Bypass D2Bypass D3Bypass D4

Three-piece module with four bypass diodes (conventional: three). Lower current per branch, better heat sharing, reduced hot-spot risk.

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Independent branchesWhen shading hits one small area, only that sub-string is bypassed; adjacent branches continue output.

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Lower hot-spot temperatureShaded cells no longer carry full string current; peak temperature drops significantly.

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Distributed-friendlyComplex rooftops, balcony PV, surrounding shading — minimal yield loss.

Lower Temperature Decay

Lower temperature decay comparison chart A

Lower temperature decay comparison chart B

−40°C

Peak hot-spot temperature vs. quad-piece TOPCon (simulated)

Center 74.2°C / Max 89.3°C

Uniform heat distributionLow current density, short heat dissipation path, no obvious local hot spots.

Less temperature deratingCooler module under midday sun offsets temperature coefficient disadvantage.

Slower 30-year degradationLower operating temperature slows encapsulation & cell aging.

Low Micro-Crack · High Reliability

Low micro-crack reliability process illustration

Laser cutting

Low-damage laser + MCP passivation repair, reducing edge recombination.

Low-temperature soldering

Controls thermal expansion, significantly reduces residual stress and micro-cracks.

TÜV certified

Passed damp-heat, thermal cycling, UV, hail tests; 30-year degradation guaranteed.

Lower BOS Cost

BOS cost reduction pathways for multi-busbar modules

Fewer modules per MW

Higher power per module reduces mounting, cabling, combiner, and inverter matching costs.

Less installation labor

Fewer lifts, fixings, and connections; shorter construction period.

Higher container loading

Compact format, higher power per container, lower overseas shipping cost per watt.

Full-Scenario Adaptability

Full-scenario adaptability of multi-busbar dual-glass modules

Full-black aesthetic

For BIPV and premium residential roofs; blends with building envelope.

Dual-glass weather resistance

Salt spray, UV, hail resistance; suitable for SE Asia humidity, Middle East heat, Europe high latitude.

Full-channel compatibility

Compatible with mainstream string and micro inverters; residential balcony, C&I, utility, PV+ESS.

Market Route Divergence: Utility-Led, Distributed Gap

Industry Main Routes

Half-cell + 3 junction boxes + small gapDistributed + C&I, utility

Three-piece + 3 junction boxes + zero-gap shinglingUtility + light shading C&I

Quad-piece + 2 junction boxes + zero-gapLarge utility-scale

Common shortfall: Heavy shading, extreme hot-spot temperature rise, obvious yield loss.

WELTRUS Multi-Busbar: Distributed-Specific

Balances domestic existing C&I rooftop retrofit and complex residential roofs; adapted for Bangladesh, SE Asia high-humidity distributed & PV+ESS projects.

Roof capacity ↑

Shading avoidance ↓

Retrofit cost ↓

O&M loss ↓

Comprehensive Performance & Distributed Application

Electrical parameters, long-term reliability, global field data, BOS/LCOE benefits — data-driven answers on yield and safety.

2.1

Key electrical parameters: power, temp coefficient, low-light, mismatch

2.2

Long-term reliability: hot-spot, damp-heat/UV/mechanical, degradation

2.3

Field data & BOS/LCOE benefit analysis

490W Electrical Parameters (210RN TOPCon · Three-piece)

Power range	465–490 W
Module efficiency	23.3–24.5 %
Temperature coefficient	−0.26 %/°C
Low-light (200 W/m²)	≥96 %

Voc	38.20 V
Isc	15.92 A
Max system voltage	1500 V DC
Dimensions	1762 × 1134 × 30 mm
Weight	28.0 kg
First year / linear degradation	≤1.0% / 0.35%/yr
Bifaciality	80% ±10%

560W Electrical Parameters (210RN TOPCon · Three-piece)

Power range	540–560 W
Module efficiency	23.9–24.8 %
Temperature coefficient	−0.26 %/°C
Low-light (200 W/m²)	≥96 %

Voc	43.19 V
Isc	16.09 A
Dimensions	1990 × 1134 × 30 mm
Weight	25.0 kg
Max system voltage	1500 V DC
First year / linear degradation	≤1.0% / 0.35%/yr
Bifaciality	80% ±10%

670W Electrical Parameters (210R N-TOPCon · Three-piece)

Power range	645–670 W
Module efficiency	23.9–24.8 %
Temperature coefficient	−0.26 %/°C
Low-light (200 W/m²)	≥96 %

Voc	51.40 V
Isc	16.16 A
Dimensions	2382 × 1134 × 30 mm
Weight	34.0 kg
Max system voltage	1500 V DC
First year / linear degradation	≤1.0% / 0.35%/yr
Bifaciality	80% ±10%

Technology Comparison: Three-piece + Shingling Advantage

Solution	Busbar	Gap	Front appearance	Shading resistance	Key advantage / shortfall
Conventional half-cell	3 junction	Yes	Busbar exposed	Fair	Mature process; high current, high shading loss
Industry route 2	3 junction	Zero-gap	Busbar exposed	A+ excellent	Zero-gap; limited heavy shading gain
Industry route 3	2 junction	Mid gap	Busbar exposed	A+ excellent	Lower branch current; middle gap unused
WELTRUS multi-busbar	4 junction	Zero-gap	No busbar	A++ stronger	Four-core current sharing, lower hot-spot; full-screen aesthetic; lightweight option

Long-Term Reliability

Hot-spot suppression

Peak temperature reduced by 40°C+ vs. conventional half-cell; electro-thermal simulation verified.

Environmental aging

TC200 / DH1000 / UV; salt spray level 8, ammonia corrosion — coastal, farming, chemical plant roofs.

Mechanical load

Front 5400 Pa / rear 2400 Pa; low-temperature interconnect reduces thermal stress; lightweight version for old roofs.

Micro-crack durability

Crack propagation rate far below traditional ribbon interconnect; 30-year stable output.

      Degradation: N-type TOPCon low initial degradation + POE/EVA composite encapsulant. First year ≤1.0%, linear 0.35%/yr. Data from IEC61215/IEC61730 + TÜV SÜD.
    

Domestic Field Data: Shaded Roof Power Retention & Yield Gain

+12~25%

Power retention under shading vs. half-cell TOPCon

+6.2~9.5%

Annual yield gain vs. half-cell TOPCon

+2.3~3.8%

Yield gain vs. standard ribbon quad-piece (shingling optical gain)

Test method: Same rooftop, same irradiance and shading, parallel string operation, I-V curve and yield data covering pipe and parapet shading.

Conclusion: Moderate to heavy shading — multi-busbar advantage most prominent. Unshaded flat roof — gain from higher capacity per roof area and lower O&M loss.

Overseas Test Field (High Temp & Humidity)

Overseas high temperature and humidity test field results

High temp, low loss−0.26%/°C temp coefficient advantage.

Rainy season weak-light200 W/m² relative output ≥96%.

Damp-heat certifiedDH1000, salt spray level 8.

PV+ESS synergyHigher self-consumption, lower grid-side fluctuation.

TMP joint laboratory certification support

BOS & LCOE: System-Level Cost Reduction

Power density +5–7%Higher capacity for same roof area.

Strong shading resistanceSmaller shading avoidance zone in design.

Low hot-spot, low currentReduced replacement & O&M cost.

Lightweight versionNo major reinforcement for old roofs.

LCOE reduction (East China C&I roof)

↓ 0.7–1.9 ¢/kWh

Moderate shading vs. conventional mono TOPCon

↓ 0.3–0.8 ¢/kWh

Unshaded flat roof vs. conventional mono TOPCon

Full Process Quality Control & Certifications

From R&D to shipment, with carbon footprint LCA, bankability certification, and lab reliability tests.

3.1

Quality control system

3.2/3.3

Carbon footprint LCA & bankability

3.4

TÜV SÜD lab reliability

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Full traceability

Full Process Quality Control: Closed-Loop System

210R TOPCon cell prep→Laser multi-cutting + passivation→EL+PL sorting→Zero-gap shingling→In-process inspection→Final EL + power grading

Core process control

Laser cutting power: minimized damage
Edge passivation thickness: controlled recombination
Conductive adhesive uniformity: reliable interconnect

Inspection & traceability

100% EL, power grading, insulation & withstand voltage
Incoming material inspection: cells, encapsulant, glass, ribbon, junction box, silicone, frame
Full barcode traceability: material, process, batch

Carbon Footprint & LCA: Full Lifecycle Green Accounting

Silicon mining→Wafer slicing→Cell TOPCon→Module assembly→Global logistics→25–30 yr operation→Recycling

Domestic dual-carbon

Green procurement & declaration

EU green procurement

Carbon footprint declaration

SE Asia / Bangladesh

ESG project declaration

Bankability & TMP Joint Lab

Laboratory reliability testing environment

Domestic C and I metal roof and residential distributed cases

Certification support

TÜV SÜD certification documents; scope per certificate.

Due diligence materials

Complete test reports, long-term degradation data, field yield data, carbon footprint report.

Risk mitigation

Reduces technical concerns of overseas owners and investors; supports EPC financing.

TMP joint lab

Electro-thermal simulation, array mismatch test, environmental aging bench. I-V, thermal imaging, partial shading, hot-spot, TC/DH accelerated aging.

Successful Distributed PV Plant Cases

Domestic C&I, complex residential roofs, overseas PV+ESS, old roof retrofit — real-world validation.

4.1/4.2

Domestic C&I and residential complex roof

4.3/4.4

Overseas PV+ESS and old roof retrofit

4.5

Installation adaptation & O&M tips

Domestic Cases: C&I Metal Roof & Complex Residential

Overseas PV plus ESS and old roof retrofit cases

4.1 Jiangsu manufacturing metal roof

Ventilation pipe shading. WELTRUS multi-busbar vs. conventional half-cell: +6.8% capacity, +7.6% annual yield, lower hot-spot O&M risk.

4.2 Yangtze River Delta multi-slope residential

Parapet and seasonal tree shading. Excellent mismatch resistance reduces shading avoidance zone, maximizes roof capacity. Morning/evening weak-light yield improves notably.

      Common logic: When shading exists, multi-busbar + zero-gap + four-core control turns “shading loss” into “power generation area” — higher capacity, higher yield, lower hot-spot risk.
    

Overseas PV+ESS & Old Roof Retrofit

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4.3 Overseas C&I PV+ESS

High temp, high humidity + roof equipment shading. Multi-busbar: low loss, shading resistance, damp-heat certified. PV+ESS synergy improves self-consumption.

4.4 Old roof retrofit benchmark

Load-limited old metal roof: lightweight multi-busbar version, no major reinforcement. Pipe shading: significantly reduced loss. Solves both load and shading pain points.

Overseas: turning “high temp + shading + weak light” into reliable generation, with storage synergy.

Domestic existing: making old low-load roofs “installable, more installable, safely installable”.

Installation Adaptation & O&M Tips

Installation (5 points)

Compatible with 1500 V DC, horizontal/vertical layout, parapet & pipe roofs
Standard MC4 connectors, universal mounting, no custom bracket
Lightweight version for load-limited roofs
String inverter MPPT for multi-substring shading advantage
Optional module-level rapid shutdown for fire safety

O&M tips

Soiling management: regular cleaning in dusty areas
Annual EL inspection focusing on shingled interconnect
Design reserve: 1500 V + rapid shutdown for domestic & international safety codes
Standard interface + flexible layout + low load requirement

Summary & Outlook

Five key takeaways, industry trend judgment, and WELTRUS product roadmap — next stop: smarter, low-carbon, complex-scenario ready.

5.1

WELTRUS multi-busbar shingled module technology summary

5.2

Distributed PV industry trends & WELTRUS product roadmap

Multi-Busbar Technology Summary: Five Core Values

Three-piece four-coreLower branch current, suppress mismatch & hot-spot, TÜV SÜD safety certified.

Shingled micro-overlap zero-gapEliminates cell gap and front busbar shading, higher power density per roof area.

Lightweight designOptional lightweight version for old low-load roofs.

Weak-light & high-temp performanceFor domestic complex roofs and SE Asia high-humidity distributed, PV+ESS projects.

Complete evidence chainCarbon footprint certification, third-party certification, field data — for bidding & overseas financing.

Industry Trends & WELTRUS Roadmap

Three certain trends

Existing retrofit from unshaded flat roofs to complex existing roofs

Overseas growth: South & SE Asia distributed + PV+ESS demand continues

Requirements upgrade: mismatch resistance, lightweight, high-temp reliability, green certification

WELTRUS roadmap (5 items)

Optimize circuit design for higher-voltage distributed systems

Develop colored multi-busbar version for BIPV market

Continuously improve TMP lab electro-thermal & mismatch database, iterate simulation models

Main line: higher voltage, lower cost, more aesthetic, smarter — multi-busbar evolving for ultimate distributed scenario adaptation.

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