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Aptos Solar DNA-108-MFN10 440

108 half-cut cells, N-type thin-film. Power classes 420–445 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 430–435 W.

CEC listed · Jan 2, 2026UL 61730N-type thin-film
Power class
  • Power (STC)440 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≥22.5%datasheet minimum
  • %/°C Pmax−0.29CEC test: −0.293
  • PTC / STC95.1%PTC 419 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · Aptos Solar datasheet · 6 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
DNA-108-MFN10-420W420 W38.5013.4032.9012.76≈21.5%399 WJan 2, 2026
DNA-108-MFN10-425W425 W38.6013.4833.1012.85≈21.8%404 WJan 2, 2026
DNA-108-MFN10-430W430 W38.8013.5733.2012.95≈22.0%409 WJan 2, 2026
DNA-108-MFN10-435W435 W38.9013.6533.3013.05≈22.3%414 WJan 2, 2026
DNA-108-MFN10-440W440 W39.0013.7333.5013.15≥22.5%419 WJan 2, 2026
DNA-108-MFN10-445W445 W39.2013.8133.6013.25≈22.8%424 WJan 2, 2026
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.953 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

Aptos Solar datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Heat & cold behaviour

Aptos Solar datasheets · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.29 %/°C−0.293 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.23 %/°C−0.231 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.05 %/°C+0.045 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.34 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 45 °CNOCT 43.1 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

At normal operating conditions (NOCT, 800 W/m²) — datasheet

ClassPmax, WVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, A
440 W336.037.4811.2031.9210.53

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
420 W316 W31.6 V × 10 A81 W96%
425 W319.2 W31.7 V × 10.07 A81.7 W96%
430 W322.8 W31.8 V × 10.15 A82.7 W96%
435 W327.4 W32 V × 10.23 A83.7 W96%
440 W331 W32.1 V × 10.31 A84.7 W96%
445 W334.2 W32.2 V × 10.38 A85.7 W96%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Aptos Solar datasheet
Packaging: 31 per pallet

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Aptos Solar datasheet
UL 61730UL 1703Fire rating Type 13 (UL 61730)

Independent reliability testing

RETC PV Module Index
2
RETC PV Module Index
Aptos Solar recognized 2023–2024
This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

RETC PV Module Index — Aptos Solar

YearRecognition
2023High Achievement in Performance (LeTID RESISTANCE)
2024Test Category High Achiever

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Aptos Solar datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
41.1 V
Voc when cold
per panel
28 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
14
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
3
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.

String inverters most named in SoCal permits

InverterMax DC inputMPPTWindow sourcePanels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y600 V60–480 Vdatasheet3–14
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–14
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–14
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window9–12

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V41.1 / 28 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.52
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V41.1 / 28 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.16
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V41.1 / 28 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.56
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V41.1 / 28 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.35
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V41.1 / 28 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.26
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 Angeles1,67673711,7996.08
Palmdale1,83580712,9186.69
Chula Vista1,69674611,9406.11
Huntington Beach1,64372311,5675.89
Riverside1,69674611,9406.21
Santa Clarita1,72475912,1376.28
770Jan771Feb989Mar1,093Apr1,079May1,147Jun1,208Jul1,222Aug1,069Sep943Oct810Nov701DeckWh 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 440 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, ASizeWarrantyPVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Aptos Solar DNA-108-MFN10 440440 W≥22.5%−0.2933913.7367.8 × 44.6 in———
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 440440 W≥22.5%−0.27639.8813.967.8 × 44.6 in25 / 25 yrbrand 11× (2016–2026)40
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD440 W≈22.6%−0.29438.9714.2567.8 × 44.6 in25 / 30 yrbrand 7× (2017–2025)39
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T440NF(BK)440 W≈22.7%−0.29838.814.39—25 / 30 yrbrand 5× (2017–2025)37
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.

Documents

manufacturer documents

About Aptos Solar

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · RETC PV Module Index · building permits

Other series by SoCal permits

DNA-144-MF26 · 23DNA-120-MF10 · 22DNA-120-MF26 · 8DNA-120-BF10 · 2DNA-108-BF10 · 1DNA-108-MF10 · 1

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Aptos Solar DNA-108-MFN10 440?

The Aptos Solar datasheet guarantees at least 22.5% module efficiency for the 440 W class. 440 W over 1.95 m² equals about 225 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 737 kWh per year per 440 W panel in Los Angeles and about 807 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.29 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15% 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 3–14 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 41.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 28 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

How big and heavy is it?

67.8 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (1,722 × 1,134 × 35 mm), 44.5 lb (20.2 kg).

What fire rating does it have?

UL 61730 fire rating Type 13 per datasheet.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Aptos Solar — datasheet Datasheets – M10.
  3. Aptos Solar — datasheet Datasheets – M10.
  4. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ SERIES 415–440 Wp”.
  5. Silfab Solar — datasheet NTC SIL-420 QD CELL TECHNOLOGY.
  6. Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NF(BK)(HiN) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 435~445W.
  7. Aptos Solar — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  8. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  9. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2024.
  10. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  11. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  12. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  13. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  14. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).