Patented SLIVER™ technology offers an innovative solution with SLIVER modules that maintain more of their optimal power yield—even in partial shading conditions.

When shade happens, traditional solar modules experience a loss of power disproportionate to the amount of shaded area, where SLIVER modules have a near-linear partial shading response, unprecedented for monocrystalline technology.

Shade happens from shadows caused by man-made obstructions like near-by buildings or chimneys, by trees, or by temporary debris (leaves or dirt) on the modules. Partial shade conditions can also change throughout the typical solar cycle as the sun travels along its daily path.

Regardless of cause for shade, SLIVER modules maximize power output and keep system losses to a minimum without full illumination, which means greater system efficiency.

Keeping power output loss to a minimum in partial shade situations means SLIVER modules can be placed closer together or closer to common shade-causing obstructions found on most rooftops—situations in which a traditional module would not be economically beneficial. Installations can be optimized, which provides a quicker return on investment.

View a demonstration of partial shade