Illustration · 156 half-cut cells

Solar panelElin Energy (Sirius PV)

Elin Energy (Sirius PV) ELNSM78M-HC-BF 595

Name: Elin Energy (Sirius PV) ELNSM78M-HC-BF 595
Brand: Elin Energy (Sirius PV)

156 half-cut cells, bifacial, transparent backsheet. Power classes 580–615 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 11, 2025UL 61730Bifacial

Power class

Power (STC)595 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈21.5%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.325CEC listing test
PTC / STC94.5%PTC 562 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-580	580 W	53.43	13.81	44.81	12.96	≈20.9%	548 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-585	585 W	53.63	13.87	45.01	13.01	≈21.1%	552 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-590	590 W	53.83	13.93	45.21	13.06	≈21.3%	557 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-595	595 W	54.03	13.99	45.41	13.11	≈21.5%	562 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-600	600 W	54.23	14.05	45.61	13.16	≈21.7%	567 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-605	605 W	54.43	14.11	45.81	13.21	≈21.8%	572 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-610	610 W	54.63	14.17	46.01	13.26	≈22.0%	576 W	Apr 11, 2025
ELNSM78M-HC-BF-615	615 W	54.83	14.23	46.21	13.33	≈22.2%	581 W	Apr 11, 2025

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.77 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Module area2.77 m² (29.8 ft²)CEC-listed area
Cells156 half-cut cells
Back coverTransparent backsheet

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.325 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.242 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.042 %/°C
Operating cell temperature	NOCT 43.2 °C

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

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
580 W	440.2 W	41.68 V × 10.56 A	110.3 W	95%
585 W	443.8 W	41.87 V × 10.6 A	111.2 W	95%
590 W	447.5 W	42.06 V × 10.64 A	112.1 W	95%
595 W	451.2 W	42.24 V × 10.68 A	113.1 W	95%
600 W	454.9 W	42.43 V × 10.72 A	114 W	95%
605 W	458.7 W	42.61 V × 10.76 A	114.9 W	95%
610 W	462.4 W	42.8 V × 10.8 A	115.9 W	95%
615 W	466.9 W	42.99 V × 10.86 A	117 W	95%

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

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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

57 V

Voc when cold

per panel

37.2 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. β is the CEC-measured coefficient; NEC 690.7 calculations use the datasheet value.

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	2–10
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–10
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	3–10
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	7–8

Microinverters (one per panel)

No microinverter in the reference set lists this power class in its recommended module power range.

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	997	11,967	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	1,092	13,102	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	1,009	12,109	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	978	11,731	5.89
Riverside	1,696	1,009	12,109	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	1,026	12,309	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 595 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Elin Energy (Sirius PV) ELNSM78M-HC-BF 595	595 W	≈21.5%	−0.325	54.03	13.99	—	—
Phono Solar PS595M8GFH-24/TNH	595 W	≈23.2%	−0.293	53.2	13.84	product 2024, 2025	1
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3/BFG 595	595 W	≈21.9%	−0.348	53.63	13.77	product 2024, 2025, 2026	1
VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN595N-144MH	595 W	≈23.1%	−0.309	52.69	13.98	brand 6× (2021–2026)	1

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 Elin Energy (Sirius PV) ELNSM78M-HC-BF 595?

Calculated from the panel area (2.77 m²): about 21.5% for the 595 W class. 595 W over 2.77 m² equals about 215 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 997 kWh per year per 595 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,092 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.325 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 16.8% 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 2–10 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 57 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 37.2 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Is it bifacial?

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

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (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 — 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).