California
LADWP solar bill explained156 half-cut cells. Power classes 430–475 W in the CEC list.
| Model | Pmax | Voc, V | Isc, A | Vmp, V | Imp, A | Efficiency | PTC | CEC listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKM430N-7RL3 | 430 W | 51.72 | 10.82 | 42.58 | 10.10 | ≈19.7% | 396 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM435N-7RL3 | 435 W | 51.94 | 10.88 | 42.82 | 10.16 | ≈20.0% | 401 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM440N-7RL3 | 440 W | 52.16 | 10.94 | 43.06 | 10.22 | ≈20.2% | 406 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM445N-7RL3 | 445 W | 52.38 | 10.99 | 43.29 | 10.28 | ≈20.4% | 410 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM450N-7RL3 | 450 W | 52.60 | 11.05 | 43.52 | 10.34 | ≈20.6% | 415 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM455N-7RL3 | 455 W | 52.82 | 11.11 | 43.75 | 10.40 | ≈20.9% | 420 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM460N-7RL3 | 460 W | 53.04 | 11.17 | 43.98 | 10.46 | ≈21.1% | 425 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM465N-7RL3 | 465 W | 53.26 | 11.22 | 44.21 | 10.52 | ≈21.3% | 430 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM470N-7RL3 | 470 W | 53.48 | 11.28 | 44.43 | 10.58 | ≈21.6% | 434 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| JKM475N-7RL3 | 475 W | 53.70 | 11.34 | 44.65 | 10.64 | ≈21.8% | 439 W | Feb 22, 2021 |
| CEC listing test | |
|---|---|
| Pmax coefficient γ | −0.399 %/°C |
| Voc coefficient β | −0.303 %/°C |
| Isc coefficient α | +0.043 %/°C |
| Operating cell temperature | NOCT 45.3 °C |
| Class | Pmax at NOCT | Vmp × Imp at NOCT | Pmax at 200 W/m² | Low-light efficiency vs STC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 W | 315 W | 39.78 V × 7.92 A | 80.7 W | 94% |
| 435 W | 318.6 W | 40 V × 7.96 A | 81.6 W | 94% |
| 440 W | 322.3 W | 40.23 V × 8.01 A | 82.6 W | 94% |
| 445 W | 325.9 W | 40.44 V × 8.06 A | 83.5 W | 94% |
| 450 W | 329.6 W | 40.66 V × 8.11 A | 84.4 W | 94% |
| 455 W | 333.2 W | 40.87 V × 8.15 A | 85.4 W | 94% |
| 460 W | 336.9 W | 41.09 V × 8.2 A | 86.3 W | 94% |
| 465 W | 340.6 W | 41.3 V × 8.25 A | 87.3 W | 94% |
| 470 W | 344.3 W | 41.51 V × 8.29 A | 88.2 W | 94% |
| 475 W | 347.9 W | 41.71 V × 8.34 A | 89.1 W | 94% |
| Year | Recognition |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Overall Highest Achiever; High Achievement in Performance (LeTID RESISTANCE); High Achievement in Quality (Hail durability test); High Achievement in Reliability (Pid resistance, SDML, Thermal cycle test) |
| 2024 | High Achievement in Performance |
| 2025 | Overall Highest Achiever |
| 2026 | Overall Highest Achiever; High achievement in performance; High achievement in reliability; Performance discipline high achiever (Temperature coefficient, PAN file, Iam); Quality discipline high achiever (BOM verification); Reliability discipline high achiever (Damp heat, Tc, Sdml, Pid) |
| Inverter | Max DC input | MPPT | Window source | Panels per string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla 1538000-xx-y | 600 V | 60–480 V | datasheet | 2–10 |
| Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US | 600 V | 80–520 V | datasheet | 3–10 |
| Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US | 600 V | 100–500 V | datasheet | 3–10 |
| Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX | 498 V | 234–498 V | CEC test window | 7–8 |
| 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 | 56.3 / 34.1 V | ⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat | 1.18 |
| APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L | 265–570 W | 60 V | 28–45 V | 56.3 / 34.1 V | ✓ Within range | 0.58 |
| Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US | 260–460 W | 60 V | 30–45 V | 56.3 / 34.1 V | ✓ Within range | 1.38 |
| Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US | 295–500 W | 60 V | 32–45 V | 56.3 / 34.1 V | ✓ Within range | 1.29 |
| City | kWh / kW / yr | kWh / panel / yr | kWh / system / yr | Sun, kWh/m²/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,676 | 754 | 12,067 | 6.08 |
| Palmdale | 1,835 | 826 | 13,212 | 6.69 |
| Chula Vista | 1,696 | 763 | 12,211 | 6.11 |
| Huntington Beach | 1,643 | 739 | 11,830 | 5.89 |
| Riverside | 1,696 | 763 | 12,211 | 6.21 |
| Santa Clarita | 1,724 | 776 | 12,413 | 6.28 |
| Panel | Pmax | Efficiency | γ Pmax (CEC) | Voc, V | Isc, A | PVEL (product / brand) | SoCal permits (series) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JinkoSolar JKM450N-7RL3 | 450 W | ≈20.6% | −0.399 | 52.6 | 11.05 | brand 12× | — |
| Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 445 | 445 W | ≈22.8% | −0.276 | 40.16 | 13.98 | brand 11× (2016–2026) | 40 |
| Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T450NF(BK) | 450 W | ≈23.2% | −0.298 | 39.2 | 14.53 | brand 5× (2017–2025) | 37 |
| REC Group REC450AA Pure-RX | 450 W | ≈22.3% | −0.248 | 65.1 | 8.81 | brand 9× (2016–2025) | 33 |
Calculated from the panel area (2.18 m²): about 20.6% for the 450 W class. 450 W over 2.18 m² equals about 206 W per square meter.
PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 754 kWh per year per 450 W panel in Los Angeles and about 826 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).
With γ = −0.399 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 20.7% below the STC rating.
With the Tesla 1538000-xx-y (max DC 600 V, MPPT from 60 V, datasheet) in Los Angeles the calculator gives 2–10 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 56.3 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34.1 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.
Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 56.3 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 34.1 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.
This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; JinkoSolar was named a Top Performer in 12 Scorecards (2014–2026). RETC named JinkoSolar Overall Highest Achiever in 2023, 2025, 2026.