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Heliene 72M 335

72 cells. Power classes 280–390 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Sep 21, 2020UL 1703
Power class
  • Power (STC)335 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈18.2%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.461CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC89%PTC 298 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 23 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTC
72M280280 W44.168.3535.907.80≈14.3%251 W
72M285285 W44.408.4536.107.90≈14.6%256 W
72M290290 W44.658.5636.258.00≈14.9%260 W
72M295295 W44.778.6736.408.10≈15.1%265 W
72M300300 W44.968.7736.558.20≈15.4%269 W
72M305305 W45.108.8636.658.32≈15.6%270 W
72M310310 W45.408.9036.778.43≈15.9%274 W
72M315315 W45.319.1637.198.53≈17.1%280 W
72M320320 W45.699.2037.488.61≈17.4%284 W
72M325325 W46.029.2737.728.69≈17.7%289 W
72M330330 W46.319.3437.968.76≈18.0%294 W
72M335335 W46.649.4138.218.83≈18.2%298 W
72M340340 W46.959.4938.508.89≈17.9%308 W
72M345345 W47.269.5738.848.95≈18.1%312 W
72M350350 W47.549.6539.139.01≈18.4%317 W
72M355355 W47.829.6839.429.07≈18.7%322 W
72M360360 W48.109.7139.719.13≈18.9%326 W
72M365365 W48.389.7439.959.19≈19.2%331 W
72M370370 W48.669.7740.159.28≈19.5%336 W
72M-375375 W48.969.9040.679.22≈19.5%348 W
72M-380380 W49.559.9841.209.23≈19.8%353 W
72M-385385 W48.6210.1839.819.67≈19.5%356 W
72M-390390 W48.9410.2440.119.72≈19.8%360 W
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.95 m².

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.461 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.340 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.062 %/°C
Vmp coefficient−0.441 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 49 °C

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
280 W202.1 W32.34 V × 6.25 A53.6 W96%
285 W205.9 W32.52 V × 6.33 A54.6 W96%
290 W209.3 W32.65 V × 6.41 A55.5 W96%
295 W212.8 W32.79 V × 6.49 A56.5 W96%
300 W216.3 W32.92 V × 6.57 A57.4 W96%
305 W202.2 W30.3 V × 6.67 A57 W93%
310 W205.5 W30.4 V × 6.76 A57.9 W93%
315 W228.4 W33.34 V × 6.85 A61.2 W97%
320 W232.2 W33.6 V × 6.91 A62.4 W97%
325 W235.7 W33.82 V × 6.97 A63.2 W97%
330 W239.2 W34.03 V × 7.03 A64.3 W97%
335 W242.9 W34.26 V × 7.09 A65.1 W97%
340 W252.1 W35.07 V × 7.19 A66.7 W98%
345 W256 W35.38 V × 7.24 A67.8 W98%
350 W259.7 W35.65 V × 7.29 A68.7 W98%
355 W263.4 W35.91 V × 7.33 A69.7 W98%
360 W267 W36.17 V × 7.38 A70.7 W98%
365 W270.4 W36.39 V × 7.43 A71.6 W98%
370 W274.4 W36.57 V × 7.5 A72.6 W98%
375 W276 W37.34 V × 7.39 A72.7 W97%
380 W279.9 W37.83 V × 7.4 A73.7 W97%
385 W277.8 W37.2 V × 7.47 A74.3 W96%
390 W281.3 W37.48 V × 7.51 A75.2 W96%
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) · NLR PVWatts v8 · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
50.3 V
Voc when cold
per panel
30 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
11
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 Vdatasheet3–11
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 V50.3 / 30 V✓ Within range1.16
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V50.3 / 30 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range0.88
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V50.3 / 30 V✓ Within range0.43
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V50.3 / 30 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.03
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V50.3 / 30 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.96
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 Angeles1,67656111,7916.08
Palmdale1,83561512,9096.69
Chula Vista1,69656811,9316.11
Huntington Beach1,64355011,5595.89
Riverside1,69656811,9316.21
Santa Clarita1,72457812,1286.28
770Jan770Feb988Mar1,092Apr1,078May1,146Jun1,207Jul1,221Aug1,068Sep942Oct810Nov701DeckWh 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 335 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · JinkoSolar datasheets · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Heliene 72M 335335 W≈18.2%−0.46146.649.41brand 5×—
LONGi LR4-60HPB-335M335 W≈18.5%−0.33739.910.76product 2021, 2022193
JinkoSolar JKM335M-60HBL335 W≈19.9%−0.40640.810.73brand 12× (2014–2026)45
REC Group REC340AA340 W≈20.2%−0.27943.110.09brand 9× (2016–2025)30
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.

About Heliene

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

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 72M 335?

Calculated from the panel area (1.95 m²): about 18.2% for the 335 W class. 335 W over 1.95 m² equals about 172 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 561 kWh per year per 335 W panel in Los Angeles and about 615 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.461 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 23.9% 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 3–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 50.3 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 30 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 50.3 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 30 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; 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. 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 2020–2025.
  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).