Illustration · 132 half-cut cells

Solar panelG-Star

G-Star GSN8K66T(H)720WT

Name: G-Star GSN8K66T(H)720WT
Brand: G-Star

132 half-cut cells. Power classes 700–740 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Jun 11, 2026UL 61730

Power class

Power (STC)720 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈23.4%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.292CEC listing test
PTC / STC95.2%PTC 685 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 9 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
GSN8K66T(H)700WT	700 W	48.60	18.10	40.14	17.44	≈22.7%	666 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)705WT	705 W	48.79	18.14	40.34	17.48	≈22.9%	671 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)710WT	710 W	48.98	18.18	40.53	17.52	≈23.1%	676 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)715WT	715 W	49.17	18.22	40.72	17.56	≈23.2%	680 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)720WT	720 W	49.36	18.26	40.91	17.60	≈23.4%	685 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)725WT	725 W	49.55	18.30	41.10	17.64	≈23.5%	690 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)730WT	730 W	49.74	18.34	41.29	17.68	≈23.7%	695 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)735WT	735 W	49.93	18.38	41.48	17.72	≈23.9%	700 W	Jun 11, 2026
GSN8K66T(H)740WT	740 W	50.12	18.42	41.67	17.76	≈24.0%	705 W	Jun 11, 2026

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 3.08 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Module area3.08 m² (33.2 ft²)CEC-listed area
Cells132 half-cut cells
Back coverTransparent backsheet
FrameSilver frame

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.292 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.243 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.043 %/°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
700 W	534 W	37.93 V × 14.08 A	133.9 W	96%
705 W	537.9 W	38.12 V × 14.11 A	134.9 W	96%
710 W	541.7 W	38.3 V × 14.14 A	135.9 W	96%
715 W	545.5 W	38.48 V × 14.18 A	136.8 W	96%
720 W	549.2 W	38.66 V × 14.21 A	137.8 W	96%
725 W	553.1 W	38.83 V × 14.24 A	138.7 W	96%
730 W	556.9 W	39.01 V × 14.27 A	139.7 W	96%
735 W	560.7 W	39.19 V × 14.31 A	140.6 W	96%
740 W	564.5 W	39.37 V × 14.34 A	141.6 W	96%

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

52.1 V

Voc when cold

per panel

34.2 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	2–11
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	3–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	7–9

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	1,207	12,067	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	1,321	13,212	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	1,221	12,211	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	1,183	11,830	5.89
Riverside	1,696	1,221	12,211	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	1,241	12,413	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 720 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A
G-Star GSN8K66T(H)720WT	720 W	≈23.4%	−0.292	49.36	18.26
Canadian Solar CS7N-720TB-AG	720 W	≈23.2%	−0.285	48.7	18.69
Phono Solar PS720M13GFH-22/WNH	720 W	≈23.4%	−0.291	49.4	18.26

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 G-Star GSN8K66T(H)720WT?

Calculated from the panel area (3.08 m²): about 23.4% for the 720 W class. 720 W over 3.08 m² equals about 234 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,207 kWh per year per 720 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,321 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.292 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.2% 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 = 52.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34.2 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Canadian Solar — datasheet New N-type Bifacial Module TOPBiHiKu7 CS7N-725|730|735|740|745|750TB-AG.
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
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 — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).