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Goldi Solar GOLDI072F380PRC24

72 cells. Power classes 360–400 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Aug 21, 2020UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)380 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈20.2%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.347CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC92.9%PTC 353 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 9 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
GOLDI072F360PRC24360 W47.709.6438.809.28≈19.2%334 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F365PRC24365 W47.909.7239.109.34≈19.4%339 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F370PRC24370 W48.109.7839.309.42≈19.7%343 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F375PRC24375 W48.409.8439.529.49≈20.0%348 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F380PRC24380 W48.709.9239.759.56≈20.2%353 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F385PRC24385 W48.909.9839.959.64≈20.5%358 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F390PRC24390 W49.1510.0740.149.72≈20.7%364 WAug 21, 2020
GOLDI072F395PRC24395 W49.3510.1540.329.80≈21.0%369 WJan 4, 2021
GOLDI072F400PRC24400 W49.6510.2140.489.88≈21.3%374 WJan 4, 2021
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.88 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−0.347 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.242 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.002 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 46.3 °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
360 W259.6 W35.97 V × 7.22 A69.5 W97%
365 W263.3 W36.25 V × 7.26 A70.5 W97%
370 W266.9 W36.44 V × 7.33 A71.5 W97%
375 W270.4 W36.64 V × 7.38 A72.4 W97%
380 W274 W36.85 V × 7.43 A73.4 W97%
385 W277.7 W37.04 V × 7.5 A74.4 W97%
390 W288.6 W37.38 V × 7.72 A77.4 W99%
395 W292.3 W37.55 V × 7.78 A78.4 W99%
400 W295.8 W37.7 V × 7.85 A79.3 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)
51.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
33 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
11
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
2
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 Vdatasheet2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V51.4 / 33 V✓ Within range1.31
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V51.4 / 33 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V51.4 / 33 V✓ Within range0.49
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V51.4 / 33 V✓ Within range1.17
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V51.4 / 33 V✓ Within range1.09
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 Angeles1,67663711,4646.08
Palmdale1,83569712,5516.69
Chula Vista1,69664411,6016.11
Huntington Beach1,64362411,2385.89
Riverside1,69664411,6016.21
Santa Clarita1,72465511,7926.28
748Jan749Feb961Mar1,062Apr1,049May1,114Jun1,174Jul1,187Aug1,038Sep916Oct787Nov681DeckWh 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 380 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Qcells datasheet · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Goldi Solar GOLDI072F380PRC24380 W≈20.2%−0.34748.79.92brand 2×—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 380380 W≈19.4%−0.36245.1611.01product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-385/MR385 W≈20.3%−0.32936.7113.52product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC380AA Pure380 W≈21.2%−0.25648.410.17brand 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.

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Goldi Solar GOLDI072F380PRC24?

Calculated from the panel area (1.88 m²): about 20.2% for the 380 W class. 380 W over 1.88 m² equals about 202 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 637 kWh per year per 380 W panel in Los Angeles and about 697 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.347 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18% 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 = 51.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 33 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 51.4 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 33 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; 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. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  3. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2024–2026.
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  6. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  7. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  8. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).