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Heliene 108HC-430 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial

108 half-cut cells, bifacial. Power classes 415–450 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Feb 11, 2026UL 61730Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)430 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈22.1%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.296CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC94.5%PTC 406 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
108HC-415 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial415 W38.9713.6032.3112.87≈21.3%392 WFeb 11, 2026
108HC-420 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial420 W39.1713.6432.5912.91≈21.5%397 WFeb 11, 2026
108HC-425 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial425 W39.3613.6732.8812.95≈21.8%401 WFeb 11, 2026
108HC-430 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial430 W39.5513.7133.1712.99≈22.1%406 WFeb 11, 2026
108HC-435 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial435 W39.6913.7533.4213.05≈22.3%411 WFeb 11, 2026
108HC-440 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial440 W39.8713.7933.6513.09≈22.6%416 WFeb 11, 2026
108HC-445 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial445 W40.0513.8633.8113.16≈22.8%421 WMar 11, 2026
108HC-450 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial450 W40.1513.9034.0413.22≈23.1%426 WAug 3, 2026
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.95 m².

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.296 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.239 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.032 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 45.1 °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
415 W305.7 W30.4 V × 10.06 A77.3 W93%
420 W309.3 W30.66 V × 10.09 A78.2 W93%
425 W313 W30.94 V × 10.12 A79.2 W93%
430 W316.7 W31.21 V × 10.15 A80.1 W93%
435 W320.6 W31.44 V × 10.2 A81.1 W93%
440 W323.8 W31.66 V × 10.23 A81.9 W93%
445 W327.1 W31.81 V × 10.28 A82.7 W93%
450 W330.8 W32.03 V × 10.33 A83.7 W93%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard
5
PVEL Scorecards
Heliene named Top Performer, 2020–2025
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)
41.7 V
Voc when cold
per panel
27.8 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 V41.7 / 27.8 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.48
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V41.7 / 27.8 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.13
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V41.7 / 27.8 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.55
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V41.7 / 27.8 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.32
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V41.7 / 27.8 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.23
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 Angeles1,67672111,5316.08
Palmdale1,83578912,6256.69
Chula Vista1,69672911,6686.11
Huntington Beach1,64370611,3045.89
Riverside1,69672911,6686.21
Santa Clarita1,72474111,8616.28
753Jan753Feb967Mar1,068Apr1,055May1,121Jun1,181Jul1,194Aug1,044Sep921Oct792Nov685DeckWh 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 430 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, AWarrantyPVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Heliene 108HC-430 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial430 W≈22.1%−0.29639.5513.71—brand 5×—
Canadian Solar CS3N-430MS430 W≈21.8%−0.33245.711.8625 yrproduct 202346
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430430 W≥22%−0.27639.3213.7425 / 25 yrbrand 11× (2016–2026)40
Silfab Solar SIL-430QD430 W≈22.1%−0.29438.9113.8725 / 30 yrbrand 7× (2017–2025)39
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.

Documents

manufacturer documents

About Heliene

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

Other series by SoCal permits

108HC-xxx M10 SL · 1144HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL Bifacial156HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL Bifacial108HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL144HC-xxx M10 SL Bifacial156HC-xxx M10 SL Bifacial

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Heliene 108HC-430 M10 NTYP SL Bifacial?

Calculated from the panel area (1.95 m²): about 22.1% for the 430 W class. 430 W over 1.95 m² equals about 221 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 721 kWh per year per 430 W panel in Los Angeles and about 789 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.296 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.3% 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 = 41.7 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 27.8 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.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Heliene was named a Top Performer in 5 Scorecards (2020–2025).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Canadian Solar — manufacturer datasheet “HiKu Mono PERC CS3N-400|405|410|415|420|425MS MORE POWER”.
  3. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ SERIES 415–440 Wp”.
  4. Silfab Solar — datasheet NTC SIL-420 QD CELL TECHNOLOGY.
  5. Heliene — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  6. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2020–2025.
  7. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  8. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  9. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  10. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  11. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).