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KOSOL ENERGIE KE650G

120 cells. Power classes 590–675 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 21, 2026UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)650 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.1%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.336CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC94.2%PTC 612 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 11 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
KE590G590 W41.2018.3034.3017.21≈21.0%556 WApr 21, 2026
KE595G595 W41.4018.3434.5017.25≈21.2%560 WApr 21, 2026
KE600G600 W41.6018.3934.7017.30≈21.4%565 WApr 21, 2026
KE605G605 W41.8018.4334.9017.34≈21.5%570 WApr 21, 2026
KE610G610 W42.0018.4835.1017.38≈21.7%575 WApr 21, 2026
KE650G650 W45.4018.2137.6017.29≈21.1%612 WApr 21, 2026
KE655G655 W45.6018.2637.8017.33≈21.3%617 WApr 21, 2026
KE660G660 W45.8018.3138.0017.37≈21.4%622 WApr 21, 2026
KE665G665 W46.0018.3638.2017.41≈21.6%626 WApr 21, 2026
KE670G670 W46.2018.4138.4017.45≈21.8%631 WApr 21, 2026
KE675G675 W46.4018.4638.6017.49≈21.9%636 WApr 21, 2026
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.81 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−0.336 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.289 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.047 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.4 °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
590 W439.7 W32 V × 13.74 A113.8 W96%
595 W443.4 W32.2 V × 13.77 A114.8 W96%
600 W447.4 W32.4 V × 13.81 A115.8 W97%
605 W451.2 W32.6 V × 13.84 A116.5 W96%
610 W454.9 W32.8 V × 13.87 A117.5 W96%
650 W485 W35.4 V × 13.7 A124.2 W96%
655 W488.8 W35.6 V × 13.73 A124.9 W95%
660 W492.6 W35.8 V × 13.76 A125.9 W95%
665 W496.8 W36 V × 13.8 A126.9 W95%
670 W500.6 W36.2 V × 13.83 A128 W95%
675 W504.5 W36.4 V × 13.86 A128.7 W95%
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)
48.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
30.5 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
12
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
2
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 Vdatasheet2–12
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)

No microinverter in the reference set lists this power class in its recommended module power range.
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 Angeles1,6761,08911,9836.08
Palmdale1,8351,19313,1206.69
Chula Vista1,6961,10212,1266.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,06811,7475.89
Riverside1,6961,10212,1266.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,12112,3276.28
782Jan783Feb1,005Mar1,110Apr1,096May1,165Jun1,227Jul1,241Aug1,085Sep957Oct823Nov712DeckWh 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 650 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)
KOSOL ENERGIE KE650G650 W≈21.1%−0.33645.418.21—
Canadian Solar CS7N-650MB-AG650 W≈21.2%−0.3904518.39product 2024
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T650NJ650 W≈23.5%−0.27356.714.51brand 5× (2017–2025)
Waaree BiN-02-645645 W≥22.8%−0.29543.9818.39brand 5× (2022–2026)
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 KOSOL ENERGIE KE650G?

Calculated from the panel area (3.08 m²): about 21.1% for the 650 W class. 650 W over 3.08 m² equals about 211 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,089 kWh per year per 650 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,193 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.336 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.4% 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 = 30.5 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NJ(HiN) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 640~645W.
  3. Waaree — datasheet ELITE SERIES BiN-02.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  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 — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).