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KOSOL ENERGIE KE610R

96 cells. Power classes 440–650 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 21, 2026UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)610 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈22.8%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.293CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC95.1%PTC 580 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 17 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
KE440R440 W35.2015.7329.4014.96≈22.2%418 WApr 21, 2026
KE445R445 W35.4015.7829.7015.01≈22.5%423 WApr 21, 2026
KE450R450 W35.6015.8329.9015.06≈22.7%428 WApr 21, 2026
KE455R455 W35.8015.8830.1015.11≈23.0%433 WApr 21, 2026
KE460R460 W36.0015.9330.4015.16≈23.2%438 WApr 21, 2026
KE465R465 W36.2015.9830.6015.21≈23.5%443 WApr 21, 2026
KE470R470 W36.4016.0330.9015.23≈23.7%448 WApr 21, 2026
KE605R605 W48.3015.7140.5014.94≈22.6%576 WApr 21, 2026
KE610R610 W48.5015.7540.7014.98≈22.8%580 WApr 21, 2026
KE615R615 W48.8015.7941.0015.02≈22.9%585 WApr 21, 2026
KE620R620 W49.0015.8341.2015.06≈23.1%590 WApr 21, 2026
KE625R625 W49.2015.8741.4015.10≈23.3%595 WApr 21, 2026
KE630R630 W49.4015.9141.6015.14≈23.5%600 WApr 21, 2026
KE635R635 W49.6015.9541.8015.18≈23.7%605 WApr 21, 2026
KE640R640 W49.9015.9942.1015.22≈23.9%610 WApr 21, 2026
KE645R645 W50.1016.0342.3015.26≈24.1%614 WApr 21, 2026
KE650R650 W50.3016.0742.5015.30≈24.3%619 WApr 21, 2026
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.98 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−0.293 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.237 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.042 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.1 °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
440 W337.1 W28.3 V × 11.91 A83.7 W95%
445 W340.6 W28.5 V × 11.95 A84.7 W95%
450 W344.1 W28.7 V × 11.99 A85.7 W95%
455 W348.9 W29 V × 12.03 A86.6 W95%
460 W352.4 W29.2 V × 12.07 A87.6 W95%
465 W356 W29.4 V × 12.11 A88.5 W95%
470 W360 W29.7 V × 12.12 A89.4 W95%
605 W463.7 W38.8 V × 11.95 A115.6 W96%
610 W467.2 W39 V × 11.98 A116.3 W95%
615 W470.8 W39.2 V × 12.01 A117.3 W95%
620 W474.8 W39.4 V × 12.05 A118.3 W95%
625 W479.6 W39.7 V × 12.08 A119.4 W96%
630 W483.2 W39.9 V × 12.11 A120 W95%
635 W486.8 W40.1 V × 12.14 A121.1 W95%
640 W490.5 W40.3 V × 12.17 A122.1 W95%
645 W494.1 W40.5 V × 12.2 A123.1 W95%
650 W498.2 W40.7 V × 12.24 A124.2 W96%
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)
51.1 V
Voc when cold
per panel
34 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
11
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 Vdatasheet2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet3–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window7–9

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 Angeles1,6761,02211,2466.08
Palmdale1,8351,11912,3136.69
Chula Vista1,6961,03511,3806.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,00211,0255.89
Riverside1,6961,03511,3806.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,05211,5686.28
734Jan735Feb943Mar1,041Apr1,029May1,093Jun1,151Jul1,165Aug1,019Sep898Oct772Nov668DeckWh 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 610 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · Canadian Solar datasheet
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)
KOSOL ENERGIE KE610R610 W≈22.8%−0.29348.515.75—
Phono Solar PS610M8GFH-24/TNH610 W≈23.8%−0.29353.814.02product 2024, 2025
ZNShine Solar ZXM7-UHLDD144-610/N610 W≈23.8%−0.28152.714.66product 2024, 2025, 2026
Canadian Solar CS6.2-66TB-610HP610 W≈22.6%−0.2824815.97brand 5× (2020–2026)
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 KE610R?

Calculated from the panel area (2.68 m²): about 22.8% for the 610 W class. 610 W over 2.68 m² equals about 228 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,022 kWh per year per 610 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,119 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.293 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.2% 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 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 51.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34 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. Canadian Solar — datasheet TOPBiHiKu6 Anti-Hail N-type Bifacial TOPCon Technology.
  3. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  6. Inverter datasheets — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  7. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).