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Boviet Solar BVM7610M-445-H-HC-BF-DG

120 half-cut cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 425–465 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Dec 21, 2021UL 61730BifacialPVEL Top Performer 2022, 2023, 2024
Power class
  • Power (STC)445 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.2%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.347CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC94.1%PTC 419 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 9 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
BVM7610M-425-H-HC-BF-DG425 W40.7313.2134.3712.39≈20.2%400 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-430-H-HC-BF-DG430 W40.9713.2634.5712.46≈20.5%404 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-435-H-HC-BF-DG435 W41.2113.3234.7812.53≈20.7%409 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-440-H-HC-BF-DG440 W41.4613.3834.9912.60≈21.0%414 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-445-H-HC-BF-DG445 W41.6913.4535.1812.67≈21.2%419 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-450-H-HC-BF-DG450 W41.9613.5435.4112.73≈21.4%424 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-455-H-HC-BF-DG455 W42.2313.6235.6412.79≈21.7%428 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-460-H-HC-BF-DG460 W42.4913.7435.8612.85≈21.9%433 WDec 21, 2021
BVM7610M-465-H-HC-BF-DG465 W42.7013.8236.0312.91≈22.1%438 WDec 21, 2021
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.1 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−0.347 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.264 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.047 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43 °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
425 W317.5 W30.67 V × 10.35 A81.9 W96%
430 W321.2 W30.85 V × 10.41 A82.8 W96%
435 W324.9 W31.03 V × 10.47 A83.8 W96%
440 W328.7 W31.22 V × 10.53 A84.7 W96%
445 W332.3 W31.39 V × 10.59 A85.7 W96%
450 W336.1 W31.6 V × 10.64 A86.6 W96%
455 W339.9 W31.8 V × 10.69 A87.6 W96%
460 W343.6 W32 V × 10.74 A88.6 W96%
465 W346.8 W32.15 V × 10.79 A89.4 W96%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard
2022, 2023, 2024
PVEL Top Performer
this series
6
Tests passed as Top Performer
DH, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC
6
PVEL Scorecards
Boviet Solar named Top Performer, 2019–2024

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2022BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF-DGDHLID+LETIDPANPIDTC
2023BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF-DGMSSPID
2024BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF-DGMSSPIDTC
2022BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF (closely related product name)LID+LETID
2023BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF (closely related product name)MSSPID
2023BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC (closely related product name)MSSPID

Tested bill of materials

Details describe the tested sample, not every module of the series.

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)
44.2 V
Voc when cold
per panel
28.4 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. 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 Vdatasheet3–13
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–13
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 IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V44.2 / 28.4 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.17
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V44.2 / 28.4 V✓ Within range0.57
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V44.2 / 28.4 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.37
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V44.2 / 28.4 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.28
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 Angeles1,67674611,9336.08
Palmdale1,83581713,0656.69
Chula Vista1,69675512,0766.11
Huntington Beach1,64373111,6985.89
Riverside1,69675512,0766.21
Santa Clarita1,72476712,2756.28
779Jan780Feb1,000Mar1,105Apr1,091May1,160Jun1,222Jul1,236Aug1,081Sep953Oct820Nov709DeckWh 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 445 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, AWarrantyPVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Boviet Solar BVM7610M-445-H-HC-BF-DG445 W≈21.2%−0.34741.6913.45—product 2022, 2023, 2024—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 445445 W≈22.8%−0.27640.1613.9825 / 25 yrbrand 11× (2016–2026)40
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD440 W≈22.6%−0.29438.9714.2525 / 30 yrbrand 7× (2017–2025)39
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T445NF(BK)445 W≈22.9%−0.2983914.4625 / 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.

About Boviet Solar

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits

Other series by SoCal permits

BVM6610M-xxxS-H-HC-BF · 1BVM7612M-xxx-H-HC-BFBVM7612M-xxx-H-HC-BF-DGBVM7613M-xxx-H-HC-BFBVM7613M-xxx-H-HC-BF-DGBVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Boviet Solar BVM7610M-445-H-HC-BF-DG?

Calculated from the panel area (2.1 m²): about 21.2% for the 445 W class. 445 W over 2.1 m² equals about 212 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 746 kWh per year per 445 W panel in Los Angeles and about 817 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.347 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18% 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 = 44.2 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 28.4 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 44.2 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 28.4 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.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

BVM7610M-xxx-H-HC-BF-DG was a PVEL Top Performer in 2022, 2023, 2024 (DH, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ SERIES 415–440 Wp”.
  3. Silfab Solar — datasheet NTC SIL-420 QD CELL TECHNOLOGY.
  4. Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NF(BK)(HiN) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 435~445W.
  5. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2019–2024.
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  7. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  8. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  9. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  10. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).