TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Tsec Corp. said it has launched a solar module capable of withstanding level 17 winds on the Beaufort scale, which are classified as destructive, UDN reported.

The company is showcasing the product at Energy Taiwan & Net-Zero Taiwan, which will run through Friday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The event brings together more than 450 exhibitors worldwide and highlights solar, wind, hydrogen, geothermal energy, and circular economy applications. Related forums will also be hosted at the event.

Following the damage caused by Typhoon Danas to several solar panels in central and southern Taiwan in July, Tsec Executive Vice President Liao Wei-jan (廖偉然) said the company developed the new module. Liao emphasized structural strengthening and subjecting the module to repeated testing without altering its height or exterior design.

Liao noted the product is among the most wind-resistant solar modules made in Taiwan. He also urged the government to strengthen wind-resistance requirements for domestically produced solar modules to mitigate typhoon-related damage.

Rumors that floating solar panels on reservoirs in Tainan and Kaohsiung could leak chemicals from panels and affect water quality circulated earlier this month. The Water Resources Agency said only clean water is used to wash the panels, while the operator commissions three organizations to test water quality five times a year. Results have shown no impact on water quality.

The company also confirmed the solar modules are non-toxic. In tests, the modules were exposed to heat, sunlight, and other conditions to simulate years of use, then broken and soaked in water for seven days. Subsequent testing of the water showed no detectable toxic substances.

Tsec is also showcasing an all-black solar panel that significantly reduces glare from sunlight, making it better suited for urban residential areas. The company downsized the product to fit Japan's housing environment and has entered the Japanese market.

Liao said Taiwan's energy sector has faced weaker revenue this year but is likely to rebound next year. The company plans to strengthen sales in the US and Japan. He added that the US, which installs up to 30 gigawatts of solar cells annually, represents a major growth opportunity for Tsec.

Liao noted that Tsec is working with US module manufacturers on product certification and hopes to expand its solar cell sales in the country.