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Hyperion Solar HY-DH132P8-490-B

132 half-cut cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 480–505 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Feb 1, 2022UL 61730Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)490 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈20.7%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.396CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC92.9%PTC 455 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 6 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
HY-DH132P8-480-B480 W45.0713.6537.6212.76≈20.3%446 WFeb 1, 2022
HY-DH132P8-485-B485 W45.2013.7237.8112.83≈20.5%451 WFeb 1, 2022
HY-DH132P8-490-B490 W45.3313.7937.9912.90≈20.7%455 WFeb 1, 2022
HY-DH132P8-495-B495 W45.4613.8638.1712.97≈20.9%460 WFeb 1, 2022
HY-DH132P8-500-B500 W45.5913.9338.3513.04≈21.1%465 WFeb 1, 2022
HY-DH132P8-505-B505 W45.7214.0038.5313.11≈21.3%470 WFeb 1, 2022
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.37 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−0.396 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.307 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.056 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.7 °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
480 W338.4 W33.85 V × 10 A88.6 W92%
485 W342 W34.02 V × 10.05 A89.5 W92%
490 W345.5 W34.18 V × 10.11 A90.5 W92%
495 W349 W34.34 V × 10.16 A91.4 W92%
500 W352.5 W34.51 V × 10.22 A92.3 W92%
505 W356.1 W34.67 V × 10.27 A93.2 W92%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

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)
48.5 V
Voc when cold
per panel
29.6 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
12
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 Vdatasheet3–12
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–12
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–12
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–10

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V48.5 / 29.6 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.29
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V48.5 / 29.6 V✓ Within range0.63
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V48.5 / 29.6 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.4
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 Angeles1,67682111,4976.08
Palmdale1,83589912,5886.69
Chula Vista1,69683111,6356.11
Huntington Beach1,64380511,2715.89
Riverside1,69683111,6356.21
Santa Clarita1,72484511,8276.28
750Jan751Feb964Mar1,065Apr1,052May1,117Jun1,177Jul1,191Aug1,041Sep919Oct790Nov683DeckWh 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 490 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, ASoCal permits (series)
Hyperion Solar HY-DH132P8-490-B490 W≈20.7%−0.39645.3313.79—
SEG Solar SEG-495-BTD-BG495 W≈25.3%−0.29039.915.828
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.d 490490 W≥21.2%−0.34053.6811.316
AXITEC AC-450MH/144V450 W≈21.2%−0.3805011.471
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 Hyperion Solar HY-DH132P8-490-B?

Calculated from the panel area (2.37 m²): about 20.7% for the 490 W class. 490 W over 2.37 m² equals about 207 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 821 kWh per year per 490 W panel in Los Angeles and about 899 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.396 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 20.5% 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 3–12 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 48.5 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 29.6 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 48.5 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 29.6 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Is it bifacial?

Yes. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. SEG Solar — manufacturer datasheet “XXXTFHTPMBSDPN YUKON/Series )BMG$FMM/5ZQF501$PO”.
  3. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.d ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  4. AXITEC — datasheet AXIworldbipremium bifacial 144 cells asemmbled in US.
  5. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  7. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  8. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  9. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  10. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).