44.6″ · 1,134 mm wide · 1.38″ (35 mm) frame · 59.5 lb (27 kg)

Solar panelHeliene

Heliene 132HC-485 M10 SL

Name: Heliene 132HC-485 M10 SL
Brand: Heliene

132 half-cut cells, PERC. Power classes 470–500 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 480–500 W.

CEC listed · Feb 13, 2023UL 6173015-yr product + 25-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2022, 2023, 2024PERC

Power class

Power (STC)485 Wtolerance +3 / −0 %
Efficiency≥20.4%datasheet minimum
%/°C Pmax−0.34CEC test: −0.328
Degradation / yr0.5%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

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

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
132HC-470 M10 SL	470 W	45.25	13.21	37.70	12.48	≈19.8%	443 W	Feb 13, 2023
132HC-475 M10 SL	475 W	45.40	13.24	37.90	12.51	≈20.0%	448 W	Feb 13, 2023
132HC-480 M10 SL	480 W	45.57	13.26	38.22	12.54	≥20.2%	452 W	Feb 13, 2023
132HC-485 M10 SL	485 W	45.77	13.28	38.49	12.56	≥20.4%	457 W	Feb 13, 2023
132HC-490 M10 SL	490 W	46.00	13.30	38.88	12.58	≥20.6%	462 W	Feb 13, 2023
132HC-495 M10 SL	495 W	46.21	13.32	39.28	12.60	≥20.9%	467 W	Feb 13, 2023
132HC-500 M10 SL	500 W	46.41	13.34	39.62	12.62	≥21.1%	472 W	Feb 13, 2023

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 2.375 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

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

Dimensions82.4 × 44.6 × 1.38 in2,094 × 1,134 × 35 mm
Module area2.37 m² (25.6 ft²)length × width
Weight59.5 lb (27 kg)
Cells132 half-cut cellsPERC
Front glass3.2mm Low-Iron Content, High-Transmission, PV Solar Glass with Anti
Back coverBlack backsheet
FrameDouble Webbed 15-Micron Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Junction boxIP-68 rated with 3 bypass diodes
Cable / connector4mm2 (12AWG), 1.2-meter Symmetrical Cables (Standard) · Multi-Contact/ Stäubli MC4

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.34 %/°C	−0.328 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.25 %/°C	−0.250 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.05 %/°C	+0.042 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.39 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	—	NOCT 43.5 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

At normal operating conditions (NMOT, 800 W/m²) — datasheet

Class	Pmax, W	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A
480 W	358.0	43.29	10.71	36.31	9.86
485 W	362.0	43.48	10.73	36.57	9.87
490 W	365.0	43.70	10.75	36.94	9.88
495 W	369.0	43.90	10.76	37.32	9.89
500 W	373.0	44.09	10.78	37.64	9.90

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
470 W	342.8 W	34.14 V × 10.04 A	89.7 W	95%
475 W	345.5 W	34.32 V × 10.07 A	90.4 W	95%
480 W	349.2 W	34.61 V × 10.09 A	91.4 W	95%
485 W	352.2 W	34.86 V × 10.11 A	92.2 W	95%
490 W	356.4 W	35.21 V × 10.12 A	93.3 W	95%
495 W	360.6 W	35.57 V × 10.14 A	94.4 W	95%
500 W	364.3 W	35.88 V × 10.15 A	95.3 W	95%

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

Electrical & strength ratings

Heliene datasheet

Max system voltage1,500 V
Max series fuse30 A
Fire rating (UL 61730)Type 1
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C
Power tolerance+3 / −0 %

Packaging: 40 per pallet · 620 per container

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Heliene datasheet

UL 61730Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)ISO 9001

UL 61730CEC listing
Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)datasheet
ISO 9001factory, datasheet

Warranty & degradation

Heliene datasheet

Product warranty15 years
Performance warranty25 years, linear
Then≤ 0.5% / year

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard

2022, 2023, 2024

PVEL Top Performer

this series

Tests passed as Top Performer

HSS, LID+LETID, PID

PVEL Scorecards

Heliene named Top Performer, 2020–2025

PVEL Top Performer tests

Year	Product	Tests
2022	132HC-M10-SL	PID
2023	132HC-M10-SL	LID+LETIDPID
2024	132HC-M10-SL	HSSLID+LETIDPID
2022	132HC-M10-SL-Bifacial (closely related product name)	PID
2023	132HC-M10-SL-Bifacial (closely related product name)	LID+LETIDPID
2024	132HC-M10-SL-Bifacial (closely related product name)	HSSLID+LETIDPID

Tested bill of materials

PVEL-tested factoryChina
Cell technology (tested BOM)p-type PERC
Module design (tested BOM)Monofacial - glass//backsheet
Power class range tested455-500W
Hail test ice ball50 mm

Details describe the tested sample, not every module of the series.

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Heliene datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

48.4 V

Voc when cold

per panel

31.1 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.

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	2–12
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–12
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	4–12
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	8–10

Microinverters (one per panel)

Microinverter	Recommended module power	Max DC input	MPPT	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	48.4 / 31.1 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.28
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	48.4 / 31.1 V	✓ Within range	0.62
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	48.4 / 31.1 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	1.39

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	813	11,380	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	890	12,460	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	823	11,516	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	797	11,156	5.89
Riverside	1,696	823	11,516	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	836	11,706	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 485 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	Size	Warranty	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Heliene 132HC-485 M10 SL	485 W	≥20.4%	−0.328	45.77	13.28	82.4 × 44.6 in	15 / 25 yr	product 2022, 2023, 2024	—
SEG Solar SEG-495-BTD-BG	495 W	≈25.3%	−0.290	39.9	15.82	67.8 × 44.6 in	—	product 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	8
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.d 485	485 W	≥20.9%	−0.340	53.64	11.29	87.2 × 41.1 in	12 / 25 yr	product 2023	6
AXITEC AC-450MH/144V	450 W	≈21.2%	−0.380	50	11.47	—	15 / 25 yr	—	1

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

PDF
PERC Cell
Datasheet · Heliene · Jun 2024

About Heliene

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

ManufacturerHeliene
Listed in CEC asHeliene
Websiteheliene.com
PVEL Top Performer (manufacturer)5 Scorecards (2020–2025)
Current panel series in CEC list21

Other series by SoCal permits

108HC-xxx M10 SL · 1108HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL Bifacial144HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL Bifacial156HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL Bifacial108HC-xxx M10 NTYP SL144HC-xxx M10 SL Bifacial

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Heliene 132HC-485 M10 SL?

The Heliene datasheet guarantees at least 20.4% module efficiency for the 485 W class (up to 21.1% for 500 W). 485 W over 2.38 m² equals about 204 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 813 kWh per year per 485 W panel in Los Angeles and about 890 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.34 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.6% 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 2–12 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 48.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 31.1 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L microinverters?

Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 48.4 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 31.1 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

What does the warranty cover?

15 years on the product and 25 years linear on performance (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

82.4 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (2,094 × 1,134 × 35 mm), 59.5 lb (27 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

132HC-M10-SL was a PVEL Top Performer in 2022, 2023, 2024 (HSS, LID+LETID, PID).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Heliene — datasheet PERC Cell.
SEG Solar — manufacturer datasheet “XXXTFHTPMBSDPN YUKON/Series )BMG$FMM/5ZQF501$PO”.
Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.d ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
AXITEC — datasheet AXIworldbipremium bifacial 144 cells asemmbled in US.
Heliene — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2020–2025.
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).