Bosch Solar Energy AG
As Bosch Solar Energy AG, we are responsible for solar energy business operations in the Bosch
Group. Together with our subsidiaries, we are a leading supplier of silicon and CIS-based
photovoltaic products with a consistent focus on exceptional product quality.
Headquarter: Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany
Production locations: Arnstadt, Germany; Erfurt, Germany; Brandenburg/Havel, Germany; Prenzlau, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Vénissieux, France
Products: cells, modules, mounting systems, solar power plants
Executive management: Holger von Hebel (CEO), Jürgen Pressl (COO), Dr. Volker Nadenau (CTO), Peter Schneidewind (CSO)
“In one hour, the sun sends to Earth as much energy as the entire world population consumes in one whole year.”
Holger von Hebel, CEO
Our products meet the highest European quality standards
Our high-performance solar cells and modules enable us to offer excellent cost effectiveness for our partners and end clients
We offer a long-term, reliable partnership for the whole product lifecycle and beyond
It is our goal to extend technology leadership over the whole value chain
From small-scale plants for single family homes to finished large-scale photovoltaic projects, we offer high-quality solar cells and modules for photovoltaic power generation. With our high-efficiency crystalline and thin film products, we consciously focus on a sustainable, environmentally friendly type of silicon and CIS-based solar power generation.
As a strong, globally active company in the photovoltaics sector, we contribute to environmental protection on a daily basis with our solar cells and modules and thus help to avoid producing carbon dioxide while generating energy. To ensure that photovoltaics accounts for a large share in a renewable, sustainable energy mix in the future and that it can compete against conventional forms of energy, we permanently improve efficiency in our cells and modules. Furthermore we work on reducing manufacturing costs and develop innovative solar cells and module concepts for the future. In doing so, we consistently focus on exceptional product quality.
Bosch Solar Energy stands for the claim to be a
reliable partner, to ensure an outstanding price/
performance ratio and to deliver the highest
product quality. Our impressive performance
and know-how are reflected in our product
portfolio with which we cover the complete
value creation chain of photovoltaics:
Our products
Bosch Solar Cell M 3BB C3 1200
Solar cells Solar modules
Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 48 EU30111c-Si M 60c-Si M 60 EU30017c-Si M 60 EU30117
Elevation system
Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60 S EU30117
Bosch Solar Module c-Si P 60
Bosch Solar Module µm-Si plus EU1510
Bosch Solar RackSlide and Slide f
Available from our portfolio soon
Exceptional product quality! Our Bosch solar cells are subjected to a full reverse-current resistance test. Bosch solar cells feature a very low reverse current of less than 1.5 A at –12 V. Cell performance is also measured in compliance with IEC standards 60904 and 60981 and with regard to solar spectral irradiance distribution in compliance with IEC 60904-3 ed. 2 2008.
High annual yields! Our monocrystalline cells guarantee a better performance in weak light than our competitors. High annual yields can thus be achieved, even at sub-optimal levels of sunlight.
Stable performance rates! In its solar cell manufacturing processes, Bosch uses high purity silicon, high quality ingots and wafers out of its own production. This enables us to achieve consistently high performance with our solar cells.
General information
Packaging:The smallest unit is a pack of
150, which is fully tested for performance and quality
Suitable for the digital recording of incoming goods using a barcode system
Production and quality control:Fully compliant with IEC 60904
and IEC 60891Full reverse-current resistance
testingRegular calibration to Fraunhofer
ISE standards
Crystalline Solar Cells Bosch Solar Energy AG
Bosch Solar Cell M 3BB C3 1200
Our monochrystalline solar cells offer impressive features including: High annual yields, even with sub-optimal levels of sunlight,
thanks to excellent performance in weak light conditions Exceptionally stable performance thanks to using purest silicon
and to high-resistance wafers, produced in-house Improved cell processing as a result of narrow performance
tolerances Reliability of short and long term supply, due to high production
capacity Pioneering 3-busbar technology reduces the series resistance
and helps to boost the power output in the module
Product features
Dimensions 156 mm x 156 mm (±0.5 mm) pseudosquare
Diagonal 205 mm ±1 mm
Average thickness 190 μm (+/–30 µm)
Front contacts (–) 3 busbars (silver) with 1.5 mm width, textured surface with silicon nitride anti-reflective coating
Back contacts (+) 3 rows of soldering pads (silver) with a pad width of 2.9 mm, full surface aluminium BSF
Dark reverse current Irev < 1.5 A @ –12 V
Electrical data Plus category + 50 / –0 mW
Output 4.19–4.39 Wp
Exceptionally high product quality! Bosch crystalline solar modules are monitored throughout their entire processing chain, from silicon ingots pulling to module production. Measuring devices calibrated on a regular basis enable the performance of solar modules to be measured under standard test conditions. Easy and safe installation is guaranteed for our crystalline modules as a result of good mechanical stability and the ready-made holes for installing different grounding systems.
Good annual yields on a long-term basis!The first-rate product quality in Bosch solar cells ensures excellent performance and a very high efficiency ratio (up to 245 Wp / 14.9 % modules) even with sub-optimal levels of sunlight.
Global awareness of the Bosch brand!The Bosch brand can be resold more easily as it maintains its value for end customers on a long-term basis. Bosch unites long-term strategic vision, innovative spirit and efficient processes with its core competencies to provide a basis for consistent further development throughout the company.
General information
Warranty terms:10-year product warranty25-year performance warranty
(90 % up to 10 years, 80 % up to 25 years)
Product certification in compliance with IEC 61215 (ed. 2)
Product certification in compliance with UL 1703 (USA & Canada-version)
Protection class II or IEC 61730Salt corrosion resistance
tested IEC 61701CE conformity
Crystalline Solar Modules Bosch Solar Energy AG
Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 48 EU30111
Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best European-
standard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the
value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and
complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed
Bosch Solar Rack products
Product features
Power classes 180 Wp, 185 Wp, 190 Wp, 195 Wp, 200 Wp
Electrical data –0/+4.99 Wp
Design Glass-film laminate Anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with
3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (white)
Cells 48 monocrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format
Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight
c-Si M 48 EU30111 1 343.0 988.0 40.0 16
x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5
Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60 EU30017Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60 EU30117
Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best European-
standard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the
value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and
complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed
Bosch Solar Rack products
Product features
Power classes 225 Wp, 230 Wp, 235 Wp, 240 Wp, 245 Wp
Electrical data –0/+4.99 Wp
Design Glass-film laminate Anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with
3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (white)
Cells 60 monocrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format
Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight
c-Si M 60 manufacturer 13 1 680.0 990.0 50.0 24
c-Si M 60 manufacturer 14 1 660.0 990.0 50.0 21
c-Si M 60 EU30017 1 660.0 990.0 50.0 21
c-Si M 60 EU30117 1 660.0 990.0 50.0 21
x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5
Product features
Power classes 225 Wp, 230 Wp, 235 Wp, 240 Wp, 245 Wp
Electrical data –0/+4.99 Wp
Design Glass-film laminate Black, anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with
3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (black)
Cells 60 monocrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format
Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight
c-Si M 60 S EU30117 1 662.0 990.0 50.0 21
x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5
Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60 S EU30117
Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best European-
standard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the
value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and
complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed
Bosch Solar Rack products Uniform look for attractive solar power systems
Bosch Solar Module c-Si P 60
Our crystalline solar modules offer impressive features including: Excellent quality assured through use of the best European-
standard components Excellent processing and long-term stability right along the
value-added chain Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Professional customer service with unbureaucratic order and
complaint processing carried out by designated contact persons Simple and secure installation with dovetailed
Bosch Solar Rack products
Product features
Power classes 205 Wp, 210 Wp, 215 Wp, 220 Wp, 225 Wp
Electrical data –0/+4.99 Wp
Design Glass-film laminate Anodized aluminum frame Connection box (IP 65) with
3 bypass diodes Weather-resistant rear film (white)
Cells 60 polycrystalline solar cells in 156 mm x 156 mm format
Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight
c-Si P 60 1 660.0 990.0 50.0 21
x, y, z in mm, ±2 mm; weight in kg ±0.5
Available from our portfolio soon
Thin Film Solar Modules Bosch Solar Energy AG
Quick and easy installation! Our glass-glass thin-film modules can be very quickly installed onto their mounting system due to the ideally matched components, structural elements and substructure materials produced in-house at Bosch. Changes in temperature over the course of a year can cause mechanical deformation in framework systems. Using Bosch’s innovative slide-in technology ensures such changes in shape no longer have a negative impact on our thin-film modules, in comparison to conventional clamping technology.
Long-lasting high product quality! We provide a five-year product warranty and twenty-five year performance warranty with our thin-film modules. The exceptional product quality is assured not only by reduced module performance tolerances of –0/+4.99 Wp, but also by a high mechanical load-carrying capacity of up to 2 400 Pa provided by the heat-strengthened glass. We monitor and optimize our solar modules by measuring the current-voltage characteristic when contact bands are attached and after thin-film modules are completed.
Good annual yields on a long-term basis! As a result of their efficient performance in weak light, Bosch thin-film modules utilize sunlight all day long, even at dawn or dusk. They also feature a lower temperature coefficient in comparison to crystalline modules.
General information
Warranty terms:5-year product warranty25-year performance warranty
(90 % up to 12 years, 80 % up to 25 years)
Product certification in compliance with IEC 61646 and IEC 61730
Product certification in compliance with UL 1703 (USA & Canada-version)
CEC-Listed (North America)
Bosch Solar Module µm-Si plus EU1510
Our thin-film modules offer impressive features including: Excellent annual yields for you and your customers, using
non-toxic materials Higher specific yields due to positive power sorting Good usage options on e.g. east-facing, west-facing and slightly
sloping roofs Simple and secure installation with dovetailed mounting systems Solar panels do not require grounding in use Bosch Solar Rack
products 1
Product features
Power classes 100 Wp, 105 Wp, 110 Wp, 115 Wp, 120 Wp, 125 Wp, 130 Wp
Electrical data –0/+4.99 Wp
Design Frameless glass-glass laminate Heat-strengthened front glass PVB (white) or EVA film Heat-strengthened rear glass Connection box without bypass diode MC 4 plug-in connector system IP 65 protection rating for connection box
Cells Amorphous and microcrystalline silicon Multi-junction cell
Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight
µm-Si plus EU1410 1 300.0 1 100.0 7.1 25
x, y in mm, –1 / +3 mm; weight in kg ±0.7
Dimensions Length [x] Width [y] Height [z] Weight
µm-Si plus EU1510 1 300.0 1 100.0 7.1 25
x, y in mm –1 /+4 mm; weight in kg ±0.7
¹ Other mounting systems may have restrictions. Follow the instructions in the installation guide.
Bosch Solar Rack Slide new at Bosch Solar Energy AG
High-quality addition to the Bosch product line powered by Rexroth!The new mounting systems fulfill the high Bosch standard: the connection of excellent technical expertise with innovative products and solutions.
Flexibility and security!The Bosch Solar Rack Slide can be used for both framed and unframed modules, this allows it to be flexibly used for outdoor and rooftop projects and allows both a vertical and a horizontal 2 installation direction. The longitudinal load pick up on both sides over the entire module length creates high installation security and guarantees maximum stability; the security bolt ensures permanent anti-theft protection (Rack Slide f). More than a product – Service by Bosch!Our experts support you in the planning of your solar system and accompany you through the implementation process. We guarantee 100 % supply security and adjust the delivery time to your schedule or delivery punctually for the planned project phase.
2 Horizontal installation direction only applicable for crystalline modules.
Our solar power plants
Bosch Solar Energy develops land for both private
and institutional investors across the world which
is suitable for the erection of a solar power plant.
Bosch Solar Energy plans for all possibilities of
outdoor, rooftop and facade systems with innova-
tive technology on the basis of yield and efficiency
calculations and creates the entire technical
design for all system components.
Solar power plants Bosch Solar Energy AG
A turnkey solar power plant from Bosch!Bosch solar power plants consist of a complete solution from a single source, including everything from Bosch’s own solar modules and mounting systems to the installation of a complete solar park. Twenty-five people can on average install up to 5 000 thin-film modules per day, with a realistic breakage rate of 0.05 percent. Optimum quality management!We carry out comprehensive quality control on our Bosch solar power systems at all stages, from planning and initial operation right to operational management. Quality testing is assured by optional certification through organizations like the Fraunhofer Institute. Financial security!By using components exclusively from Bosch, your entire project can be implemented flexibly and efficiently while taking local circumstances into consideration. Bosch is also in a strong financial position and has exceptional credit ratings.
More benefits: Customized project planning
of turnkey solar power plants according to client’s requirements, and optimum solar plant maintenance and care
Secure financial investment due to solid structures of a globally active company
Projects can be implemented worldwide by using existing international infrastructures and networks
Bundling of expertise at Bosch Solar Energy, based on employees’ experience and know-how, and cooperation with renowned partners and technical teams
Bosch solar power plant Stuttgart, Germany
Type of system Rooftop
Type of modules Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 60
Year of manufacture 2009
Total area (in m2) 7 000
Number of modules (in units) 4 247
Rated capacity of plant (in MWp) 0.96
Annual electricity output, approx. (in kWh) 870 000
CO2 savings/year (in tons) 609
Power consumption for a four-person household (in kWh) 3 500
Electricity generation for a four-person household (in units) 250
Bosch solar power plant, Freight Traffic Center, Erfurt, Germany
Type of system Ground mounted
Type of modules Bosch Solar Module μm-Si plus
Year of manufacture 2009
Total area (in m2) 130 000
Number of modules (in units) 21 898
Rated capacity of plant (in MWp) 2.01
Annual electricity output, approx. (in kWh) 1 788 000
CO2 savings/year (in tons) 1 251.60
Power consumption for a four-person household (in kWh) 3 500
Electricity generation for a four-person household (in units) 511
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