JA Solar Launches DesertBlue Module for Extreme Desert Conditions
DesertBlue’s nano-scale self-cleaning coating features dense microstructures and anti-static properties that reduce dust adhesion, allowing natural wind to assist in surface cleaning.
August 30, 2025. By News Bureau
Design institutes, EPC firms and certification bodies attended the launch event, demonstrating the demand for specialised solutions for large-scale PV development in challenging environments.
“DesertBlue represents a strategic milestone in global solar development. By directly addressing the challenges of desert deployment, we enable customers worldwide to unlock the full potential of renewable energy in regions once considered too hostile for solar PV projects,” said Yang Aiqing, Executive President, JA Solar.
Developers in China, the Middle East, and Africa are accelerating investment in desert-based solar bases, creating growing demand for rugged PV solutions. With deserts covering nearly one-quarter of Earth’s land surface, this trend could extend for decades.
Desert environments pose stressors for PV modules, including fine dust that reduces light transmission, abrasive sand that erodes coatings, strong winds that strain structural integrity, and extreme heat that degrades performance over time.
DesertBlue is engineered to meet these challenges. Its nano-scale self-cleaning coating features dense microstructures and anti-static properties that reduce dust adhesion, allowing natural wind to assist in surface cleaning.
DesertBlue is designed to deliver value throughout its lifecycle, from construction to operation. The module features an anti-dust nanocoating that reduces transmittance loss by 32 per cent and extends its lifespan by up to five years. It offers enhanced resilience against sandstorms, with up to 14 per cent less power loss in abrasive conditions. Its reinforced frame can withstand loads of 6,000 Pa on the front and 4,000 Pa on the rear, while its thermal stability allows it to operate up to 5°C cooler, generating 0.6 per cent more power even at temperatures as high as 85°C.
In large-scale projects, it reduces upfront costs, slashes cleaning Opex by up to USD 0.98 million over 25 years and has already demonstrated 4.5 per cent higher energy yield in field projects.
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