44.6″ · 1,134 mm wide · 1.38″ (35 mm) frame · 48.1 lb (21.8 kg)

Solar panelCanadian Solar

Canadian Solar CS6.2-48TM-445H

Name: Canadian Solar CS6.2-48TM-445H
Brand: Canadian Solar

96 half-cut cells, N-type TOPCon. Power classes 430–460 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 440–470 W.

CEC listed · Apr 1, 2025UL 61730PVEL Top Performer 2026N-type TOPCon

Power class

Power (STC)445 Wtolerance +10 / −0 W
Efficiency≥22.3%datasheet minimum
%/°C Pmax−0.29CEC test: −0.296
Degradation / yr0.4%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

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

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
CS6.2-48TM-430H	430 W	35.00	15.54	29.80	14.44	≈21.5%	408 W	Aug 11, 2025
CS6.2-48TM-435H	435 W	35.20	15.61	30.00	14.51	≈21.8%	413 W	Aug 11, 2025
CS6.2-48TM-440H	440 W	35.40	15.68	30.20	14.58	≥22.0%	418 W	Apr 1, 2025
CS6.2-48TM-445H	445 W	35.60	15.75	30.40	14.64	≥22.3%	422 W	Apr 1, 2025
CS6.2-48TM-450H	450 W	35.80	15.82	30.60	14.71	≥22.5%	427 W	Apr 1, 2025
CS6.2-48TM-455H	455 W	36.00	15.89	30.80	14.78	≥22.8%	432 W	Apr 1, 2025
CS6.2-48TM-460H	460 W	36.20	15.96	31.00	14.84	≥23.0%	437 W	Apr 1, 2025

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.998 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

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

Dimensions69.4 × 44.6 × 1.38 in1,762 × 1,134 × 35 mm
Module area2 m² (21.5 ft²)length × width
Weight48.1 lb (21.8 kg)
Cells96 half-cut cellsN-type TOPCon
Front glassreflective coating
Back coverWhite backsheet
FrameAnodized aluminium alloy
Junction boxIP68, 3 bypass diodes
Cable / connector4 mm2 (IEC), 12 AWG (UL) · MC4

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.29 %/°C	−0.296 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.25 %/°C	—
Isc coefficient α	+0.04 %/°C	+0.044 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.34 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	NMOT 42 ± 3 °C	NOCT 43.7 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

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

Class	Pmax, W	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A
440 W	332.0	33.40	12.80	28.50	11.66
445 W	336.0	33.60	12.86	28.70	11.71
450 W	339.0	33.80	12.91	28.80	11.77
455 W	343.0	34.00	12.97	29.00	11.82
460 W	347.0	34.20	13.03	29.20	11.87

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

Class	Pmax at NOCT	Vmp × Imp at NOCT	Pmax at 200 W/m²	Low-light efficiency vs STC
430 W	334.2 W	27.99 V × 11.94 A	84.2 W	98%
435 W	338.1 W	28.18 V × 12 A	85.1 W	98%
440 W	342 W	28.37 V × 12.05 A	86.1 W	98%
445 W	345.7 W	28.56 V × 12.1 A	87 W	98%
450 W	349.6 W	28.75 V × 12.16 A	88 W	98%
455 W	353.6 W	28.93 V × 12.22 A	89 W	98%
460 W	357.3 W	29.12 V × 12.27 A	90 W	98%

Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Max system voltage1,500 V
Max series fuse30 A
Fire rating (UL 61730)Class C
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C
Power tolerance+10 / −0 W

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Canadian Solar datasheet

UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730IEC 61701IEC 62716Fire rating Class C (UL 61730)ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215datasheet
IEC 61730datasheet
IEC 61701datasheet
IEC 62716datasheet
Fire rating Class C (UL 61730)datasheet
ISO 14001factory, datasheet
ISO 45001factory, datasheet
ISO 9001factory, datasheet

Warranty & degradation

Canadian Solar datasheet

Product warranty25 years
Year 1≥ 99%
Then≤ 0.4% / year

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index

2026

PVEL Top Performer

this series

Tests passed as Top Performer

HSS, LID+LETID, PID, UVID

PVEL Scorecards

Canadian Solar named Top Performer, 2020–2026

RETC PV Module Index

Canadian Solar, 2025

PVEL Top Performer tests

Year	Product	Tests
2026	CS6.2-48TM-xxxH	HSSLID+LETIDPIDUVID

Tested bill of materials

PVEL-tested factoryChina, Thailand
Cell technology (tested BOM)n-type TOPCon
Module design (tested BOM)monofacial - 3.2 glass//backsheet
Power class range tested430-475W
Hail test ice ball45 mm

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

RETC PV Module Index — Canadian Solar

Year	Recognition
2025	Reliability High Achiever

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Canadian 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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

37.6 V

Voc when cold

per panel

25.4 V

Vmp when hot

per panel

Max panels / string

max DC 600 V

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

Inverter	Max DC input	MPPT	Window source	Panels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y	600 V	60–480 V	datasheet	3–15
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	4–15
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	4–15
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	10–13

Microinverters (one per panel)

Microinverter	Recommended module power	Max DC input	MPPT	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	37.6 / 25.4 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.17
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	37.6 / 25.4 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	0.57
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US	260–460 W	60 V	30–45 V	37.6 / 25.4 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	1.37
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	37.6 / 25.4 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.28

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

PanelsCity for chartSystem size

City	kWh / kW / yr	kWh / panel / yr	kWh / system / yr	Sun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles	1,676	746	11,933	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	817	13,065	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	755	12,076	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	731	11,698	5.89
Riverside	1,696	755	12,076	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	767	12,275	6.28

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	Size	Warranty	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Canadian Solar CS6.2-48TM-445H	445 W	≥22.3%	−0.296	35.6	15.75	69.4 × 44.6 in	—	product 2026	—
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 445	445 W	≈22.8%	−0.276	40.16	13.98	67.8 × 44.6 in	25 / 25 yr	brand 11× (2016–2026)	40
Silfab Solar SIL-440QD	440 W	≈22.6%	−0.294	38.97	14.25	67.8 × 44.6 in	25 / 30 yr	brand 7× (2017–2025)	39
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T445NF(BK)	445 W	≈22.9%	−0.298	39	14.46	—	25 / 30 yr	brand 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

PDF
TOPHiKu6 (All-Black) N-type TOPCon Technology CS6.2-48TM-440|445|450|455|460|465|470H
Datasheet · Canadian Solar (CSI Solar) · May 2025
PDF
Warranty
Warranty · Canadian Solar (CSI Solar) · Apr 2026

About Canadian Solar

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

ManufacturerCanadian Solar
Listed in CEC asCSI Energy Storage Co., Ltd., CSI Solar Co., Ltd., Canadian Solar
Websitecanadiansolar.com
PVEL Top Performer (manufacturer)5 Scorecards (2020–2026)
RETC PV Module Index2025
Current panel series in CEC list38

Other series by SoCal permits

CS6R-xxxMS-HL · 46CS3N-xxxMS · 46CS6.1-54TM-xxxH · 9CS1Y-xxxMS · 6CS3W-xxxMS · 6CS3W-xxxMB-AG · 5

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Canadian Solar CS6.2-48TM-445H?

The Canadian Solar datasheet guarantees at least 22.3% module efficiency for the 445 W class (up to 23% for 460 W). 445 W over 2 m² equals about 223 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 = −0.29 %/°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 3–15 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 37.6 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 25.4 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?

69.4 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (1,762 × 1,134 × 35 mm), 48.1 lb (21.8 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

CS6.2-48TM-xxxH was a PVEL Top Performer in 2026 (HSS, LID+LETID, PID, UVID).

What fire rating does it have?

UL 61730 fire rating Class C per datasheet.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Canadian Solar — datasheet TOPHiKu6 (All-Black) N-type TOPCon Technology CS6.2-48TM-440|445|450|455|460|465|470H.
Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ SERIES 415–440 Wp”.
Silfab Solar — datasheet NTC SIL-420 QD CELL TECHNOLOGY.
Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NF(BK)(HiN) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 435~445W.
Canadian Solar — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2020–2026.
RETC — PV Module Index report.
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, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).