太阳能系统的生命周期管理
太阳能系统的生命周期管理
AQT
2007–2012, USA
Manufacturer of CIGS panels, ceased operations.
Abound Solar
2007–2012, USA
Specialized in cadmium telluride (CdTe) technology, filed for bankruptcy.
Advent Solar
2002–2009, USA
Focused on emitter wrap-through silicon technology, acquired by Applied Materials
Ampulse
2008–2012, USA
Produced thin silicon solar panels, closed operations.
Applied Solar
2009–2010, USA
Known for solar roofing systems, acquired by Quercus Trust.
Arise Technology
2002–2009, USA
Manufacturer of PV modules, went bankrupt.
BP Solar
1981–2011, UK
Exited the solar panel business but remains active in other sectors.
CSG
2005–2012, China
Specialized in crystalline silicon on glass technology, closed by Suntech.
Centrosolar
2001-2014, Germany
Solar panel manufacturer, used monocrystalline solar cell technology for enhanced efficiency.
Day4 Energy
2008–2012, USA
Focused on cell interconnect technology, delisted from the TSX exchange.
ECD
2007–2012, USA
Specialized in amorphous silicon (a-Si) technology, went bankrupt.
EPV Solar
2007–2011, USA
Focused on amorphous silicon (a-Si) technology, went bankrupt.
Evergreen Solar
1994–2011, USA
Specialized in drawn silicon technology, filed for bankruptcy in 2011.
Flexcell
2007–2012, USA
Focused on a-Si roll-to-roll BIPV solutions, ceased operations.
G24i
2006–2012, UK
Known for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs), bankrupt in 2012 but re-emerged as G24i Power.
Global Solar Energy
2006–2012, USA
Manufacturer of CIGS technology, closed operations.
GlobalWatt
2006–2012, USA
Manufacturer of solar panels focused on residential markets, closed operations.
GreenVolts
2006–2012, USA
Specialized in concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems, ceased operations.
HelioVolt
2001–2014, USA
Focused on copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) technology, acquired but ultimately discontinued.
Hoku
2005–2014, USA
Operated a polysilicon production facility, shut down its Idaho polysilicon production plant.
Inventux
2007–2012, Germany
Focused on amorphous silicon technology, went bankrupt.
Konarka
2001–2012, USA)
Known for organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology, filed for bankruptcy.
LG
2010-2022, South Korea
Manufactured high-efficiency solar panels.
Meyer Burger
2010-2024, Switzerland
Specialized in heterojunction (HJT) solar panels.
Odersun
2002–2012, Germany
Manufacturer of CIGS solar modules, went bankrupt.
OptiSolar
2006–2010, USA
Specialized in amorphous silicon (a-Si) technology, closed operations.
Panasonic
1997-2025, Japan
Global electronics giant, produced residential solar panels and storage. The company continues to sell branded panels manufactured by third parties.
Pramac
2008–2012, Italy
Produced a-Si panels, which were discontinued in 2012. Refocused on BESS and BMS products.
REC Solar
2007–2012, Norway
Manufacturer of silicon wafers, produced both monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon wafers.
Ready Solar
2008–2010, USA
Focused on plug-and-play PV systems, acquired by SunEdison.
Sanyo Solar
1970-2010, Japan
Merged into Panasonic Solar Division in 2010.
Scheuten Solar
2002–2013, Netherlands
Manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), went bankrupt and was acquired.
Schott Solar
1985-2012, Germany
Manufacturer of crystalline silicon solar panel (c-Si PV) and thin-film solar panels.
Senergen
2007–2010, USA
Specialized in depositing silane onto free-form metallurgical-grade silicon substrates, closed.
Sharp
1963–2025, Japan
Backing away from a-Si production, significantly reduced operations.
Signet Solar
2006–2012, USA/India/Germany
Focused on amorphous silicon panels, went bankrupt.
Solar Millennium
2003–2012, Germany
Developer specializing in solarthermal projects, went bankrupt.
SolarMax (Sputnik Engineering)
19991 -2014, Switzerland
Manufacturer of solar inverters and panels.
SolarWorld
1988–2017, Germany
A leader in crystalline silicon technology, faced significant challenges leading to its exit.
Solon
1998–2012, Germany
Notable manufacturer of crystalline silicon panels, went bankrupt.
Soltecture
2007–2012, Germany
Manufacturer of CIGS BIPV panels, went bankrupt.
Solyndra
2005–2011, USA
Known for its innovative cylindrical solar panels, filed for bankruptcy due to high production costs.
Sovello
2006–2012, Germany
joint venture that faced bankruptcy, previously produced solar panels in collaboration with other firms.
SpectraWatt
2008–2011, USA
A manufacturer of high-efficiency solar panels that went bankrupt.
Stirling Energy Systems
2000–2011, USA
Known for solar dish engine technology, went bankrupt.
SunPower
1985-2024, USA
Solar panel and inverter manufacturer and technology innovator, filed for bankruptcy in 2024.
Sunfilm
2006–2010, Germany
Specialized in amorphous silicon panels, went bankrupt.
Suntech Power
2001–2013, China
Once one of the largest manufacturers of solar panels, it filed for bankruptcy due to financial challenges.
Suntree
2003–2012, USA
Manufacturer of solar panels, ceased operations.
Sunworks
2002-2024, USA
Solar panel manufacturer and installer.
Toledo Solar
2019-2024, USA
Manufacturer of cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film solar panels.
Uni-Solar
1996–2012, USA
A pioneer in thin-film solar technology, known for flexible solar panels, ceased operations due to declining demand.
Wakonda Technologies
2006–2010, USA
Focused on gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar technology, closed operations.
Zhejiang Akcome
2006–2024, China
Focused on solar products, exited the market after significant challenges.
Bluewater 可按定制需求采购高质量的太阳能电池板，用于重新供电和维护，确保所采购的电池板在瓦数、尺寸和电压方面与现有系统完美匹配。
Bluewater 可按定制需求采购高质量的太阳能电池板，用于重新供电和维护，确保所采购的电池板在瓦数、尺寸和电压方面与现有系统完美匹配。
Bluewater 可按定制需求采购高质量的太阳能电池板，用于重新供电和维护，确保所采购的电池板在瓦数、尺寸和电压方面与现有系统完美匹配。
Bluewater maintains extensive databases of over 12,000 panel models, dimensions, and voltages. We source solar panels by specifications to ensure compatibility with the installed systems.
Essential parameters include: 1) Physical dimensions (length, width, thickness) for racking compatibility, 2) Electrical specifications (voltage, current, power output), 3) Mounting configurations and hole patterns, 4) Frame type and grounding requirements, 5) Cable and connector types.
Surplus equipment extends the life of existing installations by delaying costly overhauls while maintaining performance standards. By extending the life of your system for a few years you can leapfrog technology and when the time comes for a repowering install higher wattage panels.
Solar plant repowering involves upgrading or replacing aging solar equipment to improve efficiency and extend system life. For installations with discontinued brands, repowering often involves sourcing compatible surplus equipment to replace failed panels while maintaining system operational integrity, avoiding costly full system replacements.
Well-maintained new surplus panels typically provide 20–25 years of reliable service, similar to new panels bought from an OEM or a disstributor.
Each transaction is unique, and the warranty depends on several variables, such as the age and condition of the product, or whether the manufacturer is still in business.
You can do this but your system will not work for very long before the higher wattage causes damage. The answer is no.
While the EPA allows companies to dispose of ground panels in landfills, Bluewater partners with vendors who find new uses for recycled panels in applications such as glass manufacturing, mixing with cement, and sandblasting.
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