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Northern Electric & Power BDM-1600-LV

Microinverter. 2 models, 1.2 kW–1.6 kW AC at 120 V.

UL 1741 SBCEC listed · Sep 22, 2025

Model

Rated AC power1.6 kW
CEC weighted efficiency96.5%

Models & power ratings

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library · 2 models

Model	Nominal AC	Grid voltage	CEC continuous	Rated AC (SAM)	CEC weighted eff.	DC test window	CEC listed	UL 1741 SB
BDM-1200-LV	1.2 kW	120 V	1.19 kW	1.19 kW	96.5%	22–55 V	Sep 22, 2025	SB
BDM-1600-LV	1.6 kW	120 V	1.6 kW	1.6 kW	96.5%	22–55 V	Sep 22, 2025	SB

DC input (PV side)

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library

CEC test DC voltages (min / nom / max)22 / 35 / 55 V
DC input at rated output (CEC test)1.66 kW

Efficiency

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026) · NLR SAM inverter library

CEC weighted efficiency96.5%
Night-time standby (tare)9.7 W
Power to start converting9.3 W

CEC weighted efficiency is measured by an accredited lab at six power levels and three DC voltages — the number to compare between inverters.

Grid & smart-inverter certification

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

UL 1741 SB (3rd ed.)Yes — Intertek, certificate Aug 1, 2025
UL 1741 SA (SA8–SA13)Yes — Intertek
Firmware tested (SA)4200
Volt-VAr with reactive power priority (SA13)Yes
Freq-Watt / Volt-Watt (SA14–15)Yes
Disable permit service / limit active power (SA17–18)Yes
CSIP (IEEE 2030.5) conformanceVia gateway during testing (Y*)
CEC listedSep 22, 2025
Last CEC updateNov 12, 2025

UL 1741 SB is required for new interconnections in California (Rule 21) since 2026.

Panel compatibility & string sizing

NLR SAM inverter library · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List · Cali-Graf calculation

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °C

BDM-1600-LV: max DC 55 V · MPPT 22–55 V (CEC test window)

Most-permitted panels in Southern California

Panel	Power	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC	Installed together
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410	410 W	48.1 / 30.6 V	✓ Within range	0.26	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410	410 W	48.1 / 30.6 V	✓ Within range	0.26	—
LONGi LR5-54HABB-400M	400 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	✓ Within range	0.25	—
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	39.4 / 25.5 V	✓ Within range	0.25	—
Hyundai Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)	440 W	40.9 / 27 V	✓ Within range	0.28	—
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	41.1 / 28 V	✓ Within range	0.28	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✓ Within range	0.27	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✓ Within range	0.27	—
REC Group REC460AA Pure-RX	460 W	68.8 / 47.1 V	✗ Cold Voc above max input	0.29	—
Elin (Sirius PV) ELNSM54M-HC-410	410 W	39.3 / 25.3 V	✓ Within range	0.26	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430	430 W	41.3 / 28 V	✓ Within range	0.27	—
Tesla TSP-420	420 W	43.4 / 27.7 V	✓ Within range	0.26	—

Voltage check only, from CEC panel data and NLR weather for the city. Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

About Northern Electric & Power

CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

ManufacturerNorthern Electric & Power
Listed in CEC asNorthern Electric & Power Co. Ltd
Models on CEC lists49

Other series

BDHX-xxxxT-208BDM-xxx-277ABDM-xxx-208ABDM-xxx-240ABDM

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Northern Electric & Power BDM-xxxx-LV?

The California Energy Commission lists a weighted efficiency of 96.5% for Northern Electric & Power BDM-xxxx-LV models, measured at six power levels and three DC voltages.

What sizes does the Northern Electric & Power BDM-xxxx-LV come in?

The CEC list includes 2 models from 1.2 kW to 1.6 kW AC: BDM-1200-LV, BDM-1600-LV.

Is the Northern Electric & Power BDM-xxxx-LV certified to UL 1741 SB?

Yes — the CEC Grid Support Inverter List shows UL 1741 SB for all models.

What is the BDM-1600-LV’s DC input voltage range?

CEC tested it at 22–55 V DC.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Grid Support Inverter List (solar and battery inverters), data as of Oct 7, 2026. Manufacturer-reported, confirmed by CEC against certificates and test reports.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Riverside, Santa Clarita, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach.
California Energy Commission — PV Module List (module electrical data for the compatibility check).
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).