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Goldi Solar GOLDI060F305PRC24B

60 cells. Power classes 290–325 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Aug 21, 2020UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)305 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈19.4%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.335CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC92.9%PTC 283 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
GOLDI060F290PRC24B290 W39.659.3632.109.04≈18.5%269 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F295PRC24B295 W39.859.4532.359.12≈18.8%274 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F300PRC24B300 W40.109.5332.659.19≈19.1%278 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F305PRC24B305 W40.409.6232.879.28≈19.4%283 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F310PRC24B310 W40.609.7133.059.38≈19.7%288 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F315PRC24B315 W40.859.8233.359.45≈20.0%293 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F320PRC24B320 W41.159.9033.609.53≈20.4%300 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI060F325PRC24B325 W41.359.9833.759.63≈20.7%305 WJan 4, 2021
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.57 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−0.335 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.236 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.001 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 46.8 °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
290 W209.7 W29.65 V × 7.07 A56.4 W97%
295 W213.2 W29.88 V × 7.13 A57.3 W97%
300 W216.8 W30.16 V × 7.19 A58.3 W97%
305 W220.4 W30.36 V × 7.26 A59.3 W97%
310 W224 W30.53 V × 7.34 A60.3 W97%
315 W227.7 W30.8 V × 7.39 A61.3 W97%
320 W238.2 W31.55 V × 7.55 A63.1 W99%
325 W241.8 W31.69 V × 7.63 A64 W99%
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

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard
2
PVEL Scorecards
Goldi Solar named Top Performer, 2024–2026
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)
42.6 V
Voc when cold
per panel
27.5 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
14
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 Vdatasheet3–14
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–14
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–14
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 IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V42.6 / 27.5 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.05
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V42.6 / 27.5 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.39
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V42.6 / 27.5 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.94
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V42.6 / 27.5 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.87
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 Angeles1,67651111,7576.08
Palmdale1,83556012,8736.69
Chula Vista1,69651711,8976.11
Huntington Beach1,64350111,5265.89
Riverside1,69651711,8976.21
Santa Clarita1,72452612,0946.28
767Jan768Feb986Mar1,089Apr1,075May1,143Jun1,204Jul1,218Aug1,065Sep939Oct807Nov699DeckWh 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 305 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · JinkoSolar datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Goldi Solar GOLDI060F305PRC24B305 W≈19.4%−0.33540.49.62brand 2×—
JinkoSolar JKM310M-60HBL310 W≈18.4%−0.40740.59.92brand 12× (2014–2026)45
REC Group REC305NP305 W≈18.8%−0.35139.99.93brand 9× (2016–2025)4
Sinotec USA STS-310M3B-60310 W≈18.8%−0.37540.310.04—3
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 Goldi Solar GOLDI060F305PRC24B?

Calculated from the panel area (1.57 m²): about 19.4% for the 305 W class. 305 W over 1.57 m² equals about 194 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 511 kWh per year per 305 W panel in Los Angeles and about 560 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.335 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.3% 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 3–14 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 42.6 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 27.5 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Goldi Solar was named a Top Performer in 2 Scorecards (2024–2026).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR BRAND.
  3. JinkoSolar — manufacturer datasheet “Eagle HC 60M G2 315-335 Watt MONO PERC HALF CELL MODULE”.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2024–2026.
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  7. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  9. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).