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Suntech Unveils Ultra T 3.0 and SunStorage for European Utility Market

Julia Z. Pohl, Director of Research Operations at EUPD Group, interviews Alexander Romanos, Country Manager at Suntech, at The smarter E Europe 2026. Romanos discusses Suntech's new Ultra T 3.0 modules and SunStorage product, highlighting their focus on high-power utility solutions and future innovations like tandem cells.

Segment
Utility
Technology
Photovoltaics, Storage
Format
Interview
Interviewer · EUPD Group
Julia Z. Pohl
Director Research Operations · EUPD Group
Guest · Suntech
Alexander Romanos
Country Manager · Suntech
Filmed ·Runtime 03:57Interview ·
Interview
03:57
Filmed on site · No editorial direction beyond question set · Captions auto-generated, reviewed by EUPD Group

Key takeaways

4 points · 03:57 video
  1. High-Power Modules for Utility Scale
    Suntech's new Ultra T 3.0 modules integrate advanced technologies to achieve a clean power output of 670 watts. These modules are specifically designed to provide a significant advantage for utility-scale projects.
  2. Strategic Entry into Energy Storage
    The company has introduced its proprietary SunStorage product, marking its strategic diversification into the energy storage market. This expansion aligns with market developments observed by EUPD Group towards larger projects and systems.
  3. Advanced Cell Technology Integration
    Ultra T 3.0 modules incorporate quarter-cut technology, poly pinger, and edge passivation. Alexander Romanos confirms that manufacturing for these modules commenced in Q3 of the current year.
  4. Future Innovations and Sustainability Focus
    Suntech plans to develop tandem cell technology and tandem structures within the next two to three years. The company is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint, aiming for the lowest possible environmental impact across its integrated PV offerings.

Next-Generation PV Technology for Utility Scale

Alexander Romanos, Country Manager at Suntech, highlighted the company's new Ultra Key 3.0 product at The smarter E Europe 2026. He noted that these modules integrate advanced technologies such as quarter-cut, poly pinger, and edge passivation to achieve a clean power output of 670 watts, specifically advantageous for utility-scale projects. Romanos stated that Ultra Key 3.0 entered manufacturing in Q3 of the current year, with expected availability in Europe and the global market soon. He emphasized Suntech's commitment as a pioneer in the industry with 25 years of history to bringing top products and technology to customers.

"For now, we could have the clean power about 670 watts for the utility project. It's a big advantage for this moment." Romanos · 01:14

Strategic Expansion into Energy Storage

In addition to advanced PV modules, Suntech has launched its own energy storage product, Sun Storage. Julia Z. Pohl, Director of Research Operations at EUPD Group, observed a market shift towards larger projects and systems, aligning with Suntech's diversified portfolio. According to Romanos, this move reflects Suntech's strategy to expand its offerings beyond traditional PV modules. The integration of storage solutions positions Suntech as a more comprehensive provider in the evolving European energy market.

"For this year, we have our new product, our Sun Storage, our own storage product of Suntech." Romanos · 01:29

Future Innovations and Low Carbon Footprint

Romanos outlined Suntech's future plans, including the development of tandem cells and tandem structures within the next two to three years. He emphasized the company's focus on low carbon footprint, aiming to produce products with the lowest possible environmental impact. As an “integrator” in the PV company, Suntech intends to continuously improve the sustainability of its offerings. This commitment extends beyond deploying clean energy solutions to ensuring the company's own operations and products contribute to a greener future.

"For the near future of two or three years, we will have our tandem cell. Yeah. Tandem cell and tandem structure. Also, for the low carbon footprint." Romanos · 02:53

Chapters

Chapters · click to jump
00:08
Introduction and Market Overview
Julia Z. Pohl introduces the event and Alexander Romanos, who then provides his perspective on current European solar market developments.
00:42
Suntech's Ultra T 3.0 Modules
Romanos details the new Ultra T 3.0 product, highlighting its advanced technologies and 670W power output for utility projects.
02:05
Diversification with SunStorage
Suntech introduces its new SunStorage product, marking its entry into the energy storage market to meet evolving demands.
02:37
Strategic Positioning and Future Plans
Romanos discusses Suntech's added value, ongoing manufacturing for Q3, and future innovations like tandem cells and a focus on reducing carbon footprint.
03:42
Commitment to Sustainability
Julia Z. Pohl and Alexander Romanos conclude by discussing the importance of companies contributing to clean energy deployment and maintaining clean business practices.

Interview transcript

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Hi everybody. My name is Julia Pohl, Director of Research Operations from the EUPD Group, and we're here together on the first day of the smarter E Europe 2026. We already only had a couple of hours today, and it's already been exciting and even more exciting to be joined by Han Chen, product manager from Suntech. Hi. Hi. Now, Han, I want to talk to you a little bit more about the current market developments as well as Suntech's positioning and portfolio. Yeah. To start off, why don't you give me your perspective on the current solar market developments in Europe. What's your take on that? Yeah. First, that Suntech is one of the pioneer in this industry, and also we have 25 years history. And, for this year, for this moment, we have bring our own new product, Ultra Key 3.0, which we have introduced other technology like the quarter cut technology, the poly pinger, and also some others like the edge passivation technology, which means that we could have, for now, we could have the clean power about 670 watts- Mm-hmm ... for the utility project. It's a big advantage for this moment. And also, for this year, we have our new product, our Sun Storage, our own storage product of Suntech. Right. That's very interesting. We see the development shifting towards larger projects, larger systems- Yeah ... and segments especially. Yeah. So it's interesting to see how you as manufacturer track these developments, but I would also like to understand how are you, as Suntech, then positioning yourself amongst these developments. What's your key added value that you bring to the market at the moment? Actually, at this stage, we have already put the new technology, we call the Ultra Key 3.0, into the manufacturing for the Q3 of this year, when I think our new product could arrive in Europe and available in the global market. And, well, Suntech are always trying to bring our top product and our top technology into our customer, and then look for the global PV industry. Yeah. And at the beginning, you already mentioned a little bit about the plans and the next steps that you're looking forward to enforcing. Why don't you tell me a little bit more about what's next for Suntech? What are the plans for the next years? For next year. Uh. The things that you can share. Yeah. It's a secret, but at this moment, I could say yes. For the next year, we will have our own basic product. Basic is, of course, the plan. And also, maybe for the near future of two or three years, we will have our tandem cell. Mm-hmm. Yeah. Tandem cell and tandem structure. Also, for the low carbon footprint. You know, Suntech Power is now an integrator, a complete integrator in the PV company. And we're trying to seek more, trying to produce our product to be more lower, the lowest carbon footprint. Right. Yeah. Green and top power. Yeah. Great. It's our full plan and our future. Yeah. And I think it's important to not only contribute to clean energies being deployed, but also making sure that your own business, right- Yeah ... is clean and contributes to that development. So thank you so much for joining me. It was very interesting to hear about Suntech's plans and current developments, and I look forward to hearing how things are going next year. Yeah. You will. Thank you. Thank you so much. Sure.
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Frequently asked questions

Suntech has introduced its Ultra T 3.0 module, which incorporates quarter-cut technology, poly pinger, and edge passivation. Alexander Romanos states this module offers 670 watts of clean power, particularly beneficial for utility projects.

Suntech is addressing this trend by providing high-power modules like the Ultra T 3.0, designed for utility-scale applications. Additionally, Alexander Romanos highlighted the launch of SunStorage, their proprietary energy storage product, to diversify their offerings.

Alexander Romanos shared that Suntech plans to introduce tandem cell technology and tandem structures within the next two to three years. The company also aims to achieve the lowest possible carbon footprint for its products.

According to Alexander Romanos, the Ultra T 3.0 modules entered manufacturing in Q3 of this year. They are expected to arrive in Europe and be available in the global market soon after.

Suntech, as a complete PV integrator, is actively working to produce products with the lowest carbon footprint possible. Alexander Romanos affirmed the company’s commitment to not only deploying clean energy but also ensuring its business and products are environmentally responsible.