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DC Electrical Characteristics

  • STC Power Rating 550W
  • PTC Power Rating 521.96W 1
  • STC Power per unit of area 19.9W/ft2 (214.5W/m2)
  • Peak Efficiency 21.45%
  • Power Tolerances 0%/+10%
  • Number of Cells 144
  • Nominal Voltage not applicable
  • Imp 13.2A
  • Vmp 41.7V
  • Isc 14A
  • Voc 49.6V
  • NOCT 41°C
  • Temp. Coefficient of Isc 0.05%/K
  • Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.34%/K
  • Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.129V/K
  • Series Fuse Rating 25A
  • Maximum System Voltage 1500V

Mechanical Characteristics

  • Type Mono PERC
  • Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4
  • Output Cable Wire Gauge 12 AWG
  • Output Cable Wire Type PV Wire
  • Output Cable Wire Length 15.7in (400mm)
  • Frame Color Clear
  • Backsheet Color White
  • Length 89in (2,261mm)
  • Width 44.6in (1,134mm)
  • Depth 1.4in (35mm)
  • Weight 61.3lb (27.8kg)
  • Installation Method Rack-Mounted

Warranty and Certifications

  • 80% Power Output Warranty Period 25yrs
  • 90% Power Output Warranty Period 10yrs
  • Workmanship Warranty Period 12yrs
  • UL Fire Classification Type 1
  • Compliances UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CEC
  • CSI Listed No
  • 1. PTC rating calculated using 41°C as the NOCT (Nominal Cell Operating Temperature)

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