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Aptos Solar DNA-120-BF23 330

120 half-cut cells, bifacial. Power classes 320–340 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Jan 21, 2020UL 61730, UL 1703Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)330 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈19.2%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.36CEC test: −0.358
  • Degradation / yr0.54%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 5 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
DNA-120-BF23-320W320 W40.1810.1332.999.70≈18.6%296 WJan 21, 2020
DNA-120-BF23-325W325 W40.3010.1533.109.82≈18.9%301 WJan 21, 2020
DNA-120-BF23-330W330 W40.3910.2533.249.93≈19.2%306 WJan 21, 2020
DNA-120-BF23-335W335 W40.4610.3433.4010.03≈19.5%310 WJan 21, 2020
DNA-120-BF23-340W340 W40.6010.4333.6210.11≈19.8%317 WJan 21, 2020
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.718 m² (datasheet size).

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

Aptos Solar datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.36 %/°C−0.358 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.31 %/°C−0.275 %/°C
Isc coefficient α—+0.046 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.40 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 45 °CNOCT 46.4 °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
320 W230.8 W30.63 V × 7.53 A59.5 W93%
325 W234.4 W30.73 V × 7.63 A60.4 W93%
330 W238 W30.86 V × 7.71 A61.3 W93%
335 W241.6 W31.01 V × 7.79 A62.3 W93%
340 W244.8 W31.21 V × 7.85 A62.6 W92%
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: 30 per pallet

Certifications

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

Warranty & degradation

Aptos Solar datasheets

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)
43.2 V
Voc when cold
per panel
26.7 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
13
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 Vdatasheet3–13
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet4–13
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–13
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window9–11

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V43.2 / 26.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.14
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V43.2 / 26.7 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range0.87
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V43.2 / 26.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.42
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V43.2 / 26.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.02
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V43.2 / 26.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.95
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 Angeles1,67655311,6156.08
Palmdale1,83560612,7176.69
Chula Vista1,69656011,7536.11
Huntington Beach1,64354211,3865.89
Riverside1,69656011,7536.21
Santa Clarita1,72456911,9476.28
758Jan759Feb974Mar1,076Apr1,062May1,129Jun1,189Jul1,203Aug1,052Sep928Oct798Nov690DeckWh 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 330 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, ASizePVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Aptos Solar DNA-120-BF23 330330 W≈19.2%−0.35840.3910.2567.1 × 39.7 in——
LONGi LR4-60HPB-335M335 W≈18.5%−0.33739.910.76—product 2021, 2022193
JinkoSolar JKM330M-60HBL330 W≈19.6%−0.40640.610.6166.3 × 39.4 inbrand 12× (2014–2026)45
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO-G8+ 330330 W≈18.4%−0.34339.7110.5268.5 × 40.6 inproduct 202220
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-120-BF23 330?

Calculated from the panel area (1.72 m²): about 19.2% for the 330 W class. 330 W over 1.72 m² equals about 192 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 553 kWh per year per 330 W panel in Los Angeles and about 606 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.36 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.6% 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 3–13 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 43.2 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 26.7 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

What does the warranty cover?

25 years on the product (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

67.1 × 39.7 × 1.38 in (1,704 × 1,008 × 35 mm), 43 lb (19.5 kg).

Is it bifacial?

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

What fire rating does it have?

UL 61730 fire rating Class C per datasheet.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Aptos Solar — datasheet Legacy Products.
  3. Aptos Solar — manufacturer datasheet “DNA-120 ALL-BLACK BI-FACIAL DESIGN Maximize Energy Production”.
  4. JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR BRAND.
  5. JinkoSolar — manufacturer datasheet “Eagle HC 60M G2 315-335 Watt MONO PERC HALF CELL MODULE”.
  6. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO-G8+ 345-360 EN ENDURING HIGH”.
  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 module and inverter libraries (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).