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EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power E385M72

Name: EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power E385M72
Brand: EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power

72 cells. Power classes 375–395 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Aug 2, 2021UL 61730

Power class

Power (STC)385 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈19.3%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.372CEC listing test
PTC / STC92%PTC 354 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 5 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
E375M72	375 W	48.50	9.88	40.00	9.37	≈18.8%	345 W	Aug 2, 2021
E380M72	380 W	48.70	9.96	40.20	9.45	≈19.1%	350 W	Aug 2, 2021
E385M72	385 W	48.90	10.06	40.32	9.55	≈19.3%	354 W	Aug 2, 2021
E390M72	390 W	49.00	10.12	40.37	9.66	≈19.6%	359 W	Aug 2, 2021
E395M72	395 W	49.10	10.21	40.45	9.75	≈19.8%	364 W	Aug 2, 2021

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.99 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Module area1.99 m² (21.5 ft²)CEC-listed area
Cells72 cells
Back coverWhite backsheet

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.372 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.274 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.052 %/°C
Operating cell temperature	NOCT 47 °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
375 W	273.6 W	36.53 V × 7.49 A	71.6 W	95%
380 W	277.2 W	36.71 V × 7.55 A	72.3 W	95%
385 W	280.9 W	36.82 V × 7.63 A	73.3 W	95%
390 W	284.6 W	36.87 V × 7.72 A	74.2 W	95%
395 W	287.8 W	36.94 V × 7.79 A	75.2 W	95%

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

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

UL 61730IEC 61215

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215design qualification on file with CEC · Jun 30, 2020

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard

PVEL Scorecards

EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power named Top Performer, 2023–2026

This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

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

52 V

Voc when cold

per panel

31.9 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	2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	8–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

Microinverter	Recommended module power	Max DC input	MPPT	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US	235–440 W	60 V	29–45 V	52 / 31.9 V	✓ Within range	1.33
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	52 / 31.9 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.01
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	52 / 31.9 V	✓ Within range	0.49
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US	260–460 W	60 V	30–45 V	52 / 31.9 V	✓ Within range	1.18
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	52 / 31.9 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	1.1

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	645	11,615	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	706	12,717	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	653	11,753	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	633	11,386	5.89
Riverside	1,696	653	11,753	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	664	11,947	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 385 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power E385M72	385 W	≈19.3%	−0.372	48.9	10.06	brand 4×	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 385	385 W	≥19.6%	−0.362	45.19	11.04	product 2022, 2023	221
JA Solar JAM54S31-385/MR	385 W	≈20.3%	−0.329	36.71	13.52	product 2023, 2024	152
REC Group REC385AA Pure	385 W	≈21.5%	−0.256	48.5	10.1	brand 9× (2016–2025)	66

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 EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power

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

ManufacturerEMMVEE Photovoltaic Power
Listed in CEC asEMMVEE Photovoltaic Power Private Limited
Websiteemmvee.com
PVEL Top Performer (manufacturer)4 Scorecards (2023–2026)
Current panel series in CEC list10

Other series by SoCal permits

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Questions & answers

How efficient is the EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power E385M72?

Calculated from the panel area (1.99 m²): about 19.3% for the 385 W class. 385 W over 1.99 m² equals about 193 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 645 kWh per year per 385 W panel in Los Angeles and about 706 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.372 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 19.2% 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 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 52 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 31.9 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US microinverters?

Voltage check against the Enphase datasheet: Voc when cold 52 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 31.9 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power was named a Top Performer in 4 Scorecards (2023–2026).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2023–2026.
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).