Australian PV module manufacturer Tindo Solar has unveiled a new n-type bifacial solar panel with a power output of 425 W and a conversion efficiency of 21.8%.
Tindo Solar Launches First Australian-Made N-Type and Bifacial Panels
Adelaide-based Tindo Solar has launched its new Walara series, highlighted by the 425 W G3P module. This new range is the first of its kind made in Australia to feature locally engineered n-type and bifacial technologies.
“The Walara series represents a significant leap forward in Australian solar technology,” said Richard Petterson, Tindo’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our goal was to create an evolution of our previous panels, developed in response to installer and customer needs.”
The launch coincides with Tindo’s plans to substantially increase its manufacturing output and establish a 1 GW capacity factory in one of Australia’s eastern states. This move positions the company to become a major player in the local bifacial solar panel factory landscape.
While Tindo’s current manufacturing facility in Mawson Lakes, north of Adelaide, has an annual capacity of 360,000 panels, the company plans to build a new plant capable of producing 1.9 million panels per year.
Walara 425W Solar Panel Boosts Efficiency with Bifacial Design
The Walara 425W solar panel uses 108 half-cut n-type cells to minimize energy loss from resistance and heat, improving its overall efficiency. Its bifacial design also features 3.2 mm fully tempered double ARC glass, allowing it to capture sunlight from both sides and significantly enhance power output.
“This development ensures that the panels perform exceptionally well in Australia’s demanding conditions,” the company stated.
Tindo’s Walara 425W bifacial solar panel, featuring n-type cells and tempered double ARC glass, is engineered for high efficiency and durability in Australia’s challenging conditions.
Key specifications for the 425 watt solar panel include dimensions of 1,722 mm x 1,133 mm x 35 mm and a weight of 22 kg. It is designed to operate in a wide temperature range, from -40°C to 85°C.
The panel has an open-circuit voltage of 38.91 V and a short-circuit current of 14 A. Its robust design features an IP68-rated junction box and a 35 mm black anodized aluminium alloy frame, which Tindo says reduces micro-cracks and ensures long-term durability.
Panel Offers 25-Year Warranty for Long-Term Performance
The panel is backed by a 25-year product warranty and a 25-year power output guarantee, ensuring it maintains at least 87.4% of its original yield.
The 425W G3P is one of four modules in Tindo’s Walara series, though details on the other models have not yet been released. The series will offer various cell configurations and come in white-back, black-back, and bifacial options to suit different installation needs.
According to Petterson, the Walara series is now available, providing a reliable, high-performance solution for customers.
“We wanted to create a unique competitive advantage for local suppliers and installers, offering value-based options for customers seeking to use solar energy to enhance their energy security,” he said. “Our priority remains driving innovation through domestic manufacturing, and in doing so, providing Australian consumers with locally made technology designed to thrive in local weather conditions.”
Petterson added that the new plant will be strategically positioned to foster a competitive domestic solar manufacturing industry and expand the broader supply chain.
“Our solar panel gigafactory can be the first step, offering the scale and volume that provides the demand-pull-through to attract local investment further back up the chain,” he said.
