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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY (AE) SOLAR AE535MD-144BS

144 half-cut cells, bifacial, transparent backsheet. Power classes 525–545 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Jul 22, 2024UL 61730Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)535 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈20.9%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.332CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC93.3%PTC 499 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 5 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
AE525MD-144BS525 W49.2013.6541.0012.81≈20.5%490 WJul 22, 2024
AE530MD-144BS530 W49.3013.7141.1012.89≈20.7%494 WJul 22, 2024
AE535MD-144BS535 W49.4013.7941.3012.97≈20.9%499 WJul 22, 2024
AE540MD-144BS540 W49.5013.8641.4013.05≈21.1%504 WJul 22, 2024
AE545MD-144BS545 W49.7013.9341.6013.12≈21.3%509 WJul 22, 2024
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.56 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.332 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.267 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.064 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 46.3 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (CEC); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
525 W397.3 W38.8 V × 10.24 A101.8 W97%
530 W402.1 W39 V × 10.31 A103 W97%
535 W405.5 W39.1 V × 10.37 A103.7 W97%
540 W409.2 W39.2 V × 10.44 A104.9 W97%
545 W413.3 W39.4 V × 10.49 A105.7 W97%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)
UL 61730IEC 61215

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · NLR PVWatts v8 · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
52.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
33.3 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
11
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
2
Min panels / string
MPPT from 60 V
Defaults come from NLR TMY weather (coldest hour, hottest modeled cell). Code calculations (NEC 690.7) use the ASHRAE extreme annual minimum, which is usually colder — enter it above. β is the CEC-measured coefficient; NEC 690.7 calculations use the datasheet value.

String inverters most named in SoCal permits

InverterMax DC inputMPPTWindow sourcePanels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y600 V60–480 Vdatasheet2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V52.4 / 33.3 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.41
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V52.4 / 33.3 V✓ Within range0.69
Voltage check against the microinverter datasheets — confirm the pairing on the manufacturer’s module compatibility list. Rows appear only when the panel’s power is inside the microinverter’s recommended module power range.
SolarEdge and other optimizer-based systems size strings by the optimizer rules — use the manufacturer’s designer. Reference inverters: most named in SoCal permits since Oct 2024.

Expected production in Southern California

NLR PVWatts v8 · Cali-Graf calculation
CitykWh / kW / yrkWh / panel / yrkWh / system / yrSun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles1,67689711,6576.08
Palmdale1,83598212,7626.69
Chula Vista1,69690711,7966.11
Huntington Beach1,64387911,4275.89
Riverside1,69690711,7966.21
Santa Clarita1,72492211,9906.28
761Jan762Feb977Mar1,079Apr1,066May1,133Jun1,193Jul1,207Aug1,056Sep931Oct801Nov693DeckWh per month · Los Angeles
Estimate for comparison, not a quote: shading, roof orientation and local losses change real output. Roof mount, 20° tilt, south, 14% system losses.

Compare with similar 535 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY (AE) SOLAR AE535MD-144BS535 W≈20.9%−0.33249.413.79——
JA Solar JAM72D30-535/MB535 W≈21.2%−0.33049.4513.79product 2023, 20243
Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG535 W≈20.8%−0.3244913.85product 20241
LONGi LR5-72HBD-535M535 W≥20.9%−0.32349.3513.78product 20261
Same fields from the same sources for every row; ≈ efficiency is calculated from the listed area. Comparable series: other brands, same product group, power range covering this class.

Questions & answers

How efficient is the ALTERNATIVE ENERGY (AE) SOLAR AE535MD-144BS?

Calculated from the panel area (2.56 m²): about 20.9% for the 535 W class. 535 W over 2.56 m² equals about 209 W per square meter.

How much energy does one panel produce in Los Angeles or Palmdale?

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 897 kWh per year per 535 W panel in Los Angeles and about 982 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.332 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.2% below the STC rating.

How many panels fit on one string?

With the Tesla 1538000-xx-y (max DC 600 V, MPPT from 60 V, datasheet) in Los Angeles the calculator gives 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 52.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 33.3 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L microinverters?

Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 52.4 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 33.3 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Is it bifacial?

Yes. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Canadian Solar — datasheet BiHiKu6 BIFACIAL MONO PERC CS6W-520|525|530|535|540|545|550MB-AG.
  3. LONGi — manufacturer datasheet “LR5-72HBD Suitable for distributed projects Advanced module technology delivers superior”.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  7. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  9. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).