GCL System Integration Co., Ltd (GCL System) announced on April 22 that its polycrystalline PV modules received the China Quality Certification Center's ("CQC") "Top Runner" Program level-one energy efficiency certification on April 19. With this, GCL System becomes one of the first companies receiving CQC's "Top Runner" program level-one energy efficiency certification in China.

 

"Top Runner" program is a PV support program introduced by China's National Energy Administration (NEA) in 2015 to facilitate the application of advanced PV technology and upgrading the industry, aiming at encouraging the R & D and promotion of "Top Runner" PV products. In 2015, the program requested that the conversion efficiency of polycrystalline and monocrystalline modules must reach 16.5% and 17% respectively.

 

"Receiving TOP Runner Program level-one certification indicated that the national authorities have recognized the quality of our products," said Mr. Shu Hua, the Chairman of GCL System. "Since the re-constructing and re-listing in last year, GCL System has been focusing on technology development and strict production control. We have achieved a qualitative leap in the field of modules manufacturing by successfully developing a series of high-efficient products including King Kong module, double glass module, 96-cell module and heterojunction module."

 

So far, GCL System has obtained the certifications for its all series of products, including monocrystalline, polycrystalline, cast-mono, double glass, N-type high efficiency and 1500V modules. Meanwhile, the company also received the certificates in various countries, including JET, MCS, TUVUS and CEC.

 

With over 2.5GW shipment in 2015, GCL System has been listed in Global Top 10 PV manufacturers. Passing the test of CQC's Top Runner test marks that products of GCL System have met the global leading level both in performance and quality.