Field test: PV Modules

A real world comparison between Mono, Poly, PERC and Dual PV Modules.

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Installation date: 09-03-2020
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* This is a field test and the results are specific for this installation on this location please research which is the best solution for your own situation as the results can be different based on environmental influences.

Total solar yield as of 27/03/2023 when the results were reset:
Mono: 9158 kWh
Split-cell: 9511 kWh
Poly: 9113 kWh
Perc: 9471 kWh
Perc-east: 1970 kWh
Perc-west: 1730 kWh

Who is Carlos Quinones?

Let's meet Carlos in our occasional series introducing Victron Energy staff...

This is a very good time to get to know Carlos a bit better – October 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Carlos’ employment at Victron Energy!

Congratulations Carlos!

Living and working in Spain – Carlos has provided us with an introduction to him and his family in both Spanish and in English.

First, let’s hear from him in Spanish:

Estudie Formación Profesional-II en Electrónica industrial, me gustaba mucho cuidar la instalación aislada de mi familia en la casa de campo donde teníamos hace 25 años; baterías de camión, una placa solar BP (de las primeras) y consumos DC como bombas de agua, TV etc.

Estuve trabajando 9 años en Autoliv, empresa de Airbags y cinturones de seguridad sueca, aprendí la importancia de la calidad y I+D en un producto, luego 4 años en TAB un distribuidor de Victron, allí entre en contacto con Stefan Juncker y Floor van Olphen. Decidí aceptar entrar en Victron y nos trasladamos de Valencia a Alicante, de eso hace ya 10 años.

Me gusta ir al gimnasio para hacer musculación, pilates y yoga, además siempre que puedo cocinar. Mi familia y amigos dicen que mis paellas son deliciosas. Como mis hijos Lucia (13) y Víctor (10) son aún pequeños, me gusta estar con ellos y montar en bici, hacer pádel surf o simplemente intentar ser un buen padre junto con mi mujer Raquel que estamos casados hace 17 años.

Mi filosofía de trabajo es hacer clientes felices en el menor tiempo posible ;porque principalmente me ocupo del proceso de garantías en España, Portugal y Italia ,reparándolas cuando es posible .Considero que Victron tiene una alta calidad ,pero también influye que el instalador  y distribuidor Victron hagan bien su trabajo .Muchas veces recibimos equipos dañados por no haber leído los manuales ,o simplemente no presentan defecto (NDF), hemos desarrollado un documento Pre-RMA para que incluso el instalador o cliente final pueda probar el equipo por que un alto porcentaje de errores son por desconocimiento .Por ello gasto mucho tiempo formando a los técnicos y distribuidores que son Centros de reparación  en Europa , latino América y últimamente también en USA. Con Richard y Juan Alberto hacemos un gran equipo.

Vivo en Alicante a 5 minutos de la playa, somos afortunados de disfrutar un buen clima y buenas playas con agua limpia. Doy gracias a Dios diariamente por tener un buen trabajo, una familia unida. Espero que si algún compañero no me conocía ahora tenga una visión más ajustada de como soy.

And now for readers in English…

I studied Vocational training in industrial electronics. I really enjoyed improving the off-grid installation of a country house we, as a family, bought 25 years ago. There were 12V truck batteries , a solar panel BP (the first) and DC consumption for all installed conveniences – such as the water pump and TV.

Then I worked 9 years at Autoliv, a Swedish Airbag/seat belt company. There I learned the importance of quality, and product R&D. Then I worked 4 years at a Victron distributor – TAB  – where I met Stefan Juncker and Floor van Olphen. I decided to accept an offer to join Victron and we moved from Valencia to Alicante. That was 10 years ago.

I like to go to the gym to do weight training, Pilates and Yoga, I also like cooking and my family and friends say that my paellas are delicious. As my children Lucia (13) and Victor (10) are still young, I like to spend time with them – bike-riding, paddle-boarding, or just trying to be a good father – together my wife Raquel with whom I have been married for 17 years.

My work philosophy is to make happy customers in the shortest time possible. I deal mainly with the warranty process in Spain, Portugal and Italy, repairing units, when possible. I consider that Victron builds to a high quality, but it’s also necessary for the Victron installer and distributor to do their job well. Many times, we receive damaged equipment because the customer has not read the manuals, or we find that the equipment simply does not have a defect (NDF). Because of this we developed a Pre-RMA document so that even the installer or end customer can test the equipment as a high percentage of errors are due to lack of knowledge, so I spend a lot of time training technicians and distributors who run repair centres in Europe, Latin America, and lately also in USA. With Richard and Juan Alberto, we make a great team.

I live in Alicante a short walk from the beach; we are fortunate to enjoy a good climate and good beaches with clear water. I thank God daily for having a good job and united family. I hope that if any of my colleagues did not know me now they will have a better vision of me.  Carlos

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Thanks very much to Carlos for telling us about the important work he does, and for introducing us to his family. I know I speak for everybody when I say we’re looking forward to the next ten years.

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