Tindo Solar SA is an Australian-owned and operated company with its original factory in Mawson Lakes, north of Adelaide. Tindo, which means sun in the Kaurna language, has existed since 2011.
Recently they upgraded to a new facility that has more than doubled their capacity. The new facility opened last year and attracted a rare appearance by then energy minister Angus Taylor.
Quality
Solar panel manufacturers can make their panels from the ground up or purchase pre-made modules and assemble them into solar arrays. The quality of these modules can significantly impact the solar system’s output and reliability. Tindo’s commitment to quality is evident in its product and performance warranties. They offer a 25-year warranty on their modules which is well above the industry standard of 12 years.
Tindo has forged strong relationships with the best suppliers in the world and their own R&D team, which allows them to engineer high-performance modules. It will enable them to compete with the best brands on the market regarding power yields and efficiency. The Tindo solar panel assembly line is fully automated, eliminating human error and ensuring that every module’s quality is up to standard.
Founded in 2011, Tindo Solar SA is Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, producing world-leading panels. They have recently upgraded their production facility, doubling its output. It has allowed them to manufacture the latest global cell technology, a Monocrystalline silicon solar wafer known as the M10 solar cell.The name “Tindo” is derived from the Kaurna Warra Aboriginal word for ‘Sun’ and reflects their focus on creating quality solar PV modules designed in Australia for Australian conditions. The solar panels are rigorously tested at the Desert Knowledge Centre and can be trusted to perform reliably in our harsh environment.
Tindo’s Managing Director, Adrian Ferraretto, is very proud of his company and the Australian manufacturing industry. He has been a solar industry veteran for many years and founded the installation company Solar Shop before leaving with a golden parachute in 2010. The business is so confident about its products that it offers a 25-year product warranty, far higher than the standard 12-year warranty of most other brands.
Efficiency
The Tindo Solar brand is built on providing the best quality solar modules designed in Australia for Australian conditions. It is why a 25-year performance warranty backs them through Specialized Solar & Electrical. Their stringent manufacturing and testing process ensures they can be trusted to perform well under all conditions.
Each solar panel manufactured by Tindo goes through a rigorous quality assurance process, including electroluminescence tests to detect cracks. These cracks can lead to a significant reduction in output over time. Tindo Solar uses a specialist chemist to inspect each solar module before it is shipped, and they are the only manufacturer in the world to offer this service.
In addition to their QC processes, the solar modules are tested for thermal and power output at the Desert Knowledge Testing Centre in Alice Springs. It is an essential factor in determining the reliability of solar systems, as it shows how the panel can handle extreme heat. The higher the temperature of a solar system, the lower its efficiency. A solar panel’s maximum power temperature coefficient, or Pmax, measures this.
The Karra solar panels that Tindo solar SA manufacture have a very high power output, with a 410W capacity for residential rooftops and a 540W capacity for large-scale applications. Tindo solar panels have a low degradation rate and will retain 80% of their initial efficiency after 25 years. It is a much better result than the industry average.
Warranty
Unlike many Chinese solar panels, Tindo’s are covered by a 25-year product and performance warranty. It is one of the most extended warranties available anywhere in the world and gives you peace of mind for the long term.
The warranty covers any issues arising from faulty artistry or materials and protects you against power output drops. If the actual power output of your solar system falls below 80% of its nameplate rating during the 25 years, Tindo will repair or replace the panels to bring it up to that level.