BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2009 (Xinhua News Agency) -- China's solar product maker China Solar Photovoltaic SA (CNPV)(ALCNP.NYSE Euronext) announced on Tuesday that the ICIM/Euro Test Lab in Italy has awarded the International Electro Technical Commission (IEC) certification for the company's premium photovoltaic modules series with power ranging from 190Wp to 200Wp made with high efficiency 125x125mm monocrystalline cells.

The premium module series was recently launched and displayed at the 24th EUPVSEC held in Hamburg, Germany.

CNPV has, so far, shipped out 8MWp of these premium modules to key customers in Germany, France, Belgium, and the Czech Republic for rooftop applications.

The new 72-cell premium module series features large area, high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells, anti-reflection coated glass and high conductivity interconnected materials.

The modules in the series have received IEC 5400Pa certification verifying their ability to withstand high wind pressure and heavy snow load. The premium modules are in production and are available at 190Wp to 195Wp power rating.

B. Veerraju Chaudary, CNPV's Chief Technology Officer, said, "CNPV is the first in its field to attain IEC certification for and begin sale of this class of modules series. "

The premium modules series development is part of CNPV's extensive R&D program.