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Solar panelKOSOL ENERGIE

KOSOL ENERGIE KE550T

Name: KOSOL ENERGIE KE550T
Brand: KOSOL ENERGIE

108 cells. Power classes 395–610 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 21, 2026UL 61730

Power class

Power (STC)550 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈21.5%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.332CEC listing test
PTC / STC94.3%PTC 519 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 21 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
KE395T	395 W	36.80	13.69	30.90	12.81	≈20.4%	372 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE400T	400 W	37.00	13.78	31.10	12.89	≈20.6%	377 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE405T	405 W	37.30	13.86	31.20	12.97	≈20.9%	382 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE410T	410 W	37.50	13.94	31.40	13.05	≈21.1%	387 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE415T	415 W	37.80	14.02	31.60	13.13	≈21.4%	391 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE420T	420 W	38.00	14.10	31.80	13.22	≈21.6%	396 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE530T	530 W	49.30	13.72	41.30	12.83	≈20.7%	500 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE535T	535 W	49.50	13.70	41.50	12.90	≈20.9%	504 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE540T	540 W	49.60	13.86	41.60	12.97	≈21.1%	509 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE545T	545 W	49.80	13.93	41.80	13.04	≈21.3%	514 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE550T	550 W	49.90	14.00	42.00	13.11	≈21.5%	519 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE555T	555 W	50.10	14.07	42.10	13.18	≈21.7%	524 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE560T	560 W	50.20	14.14	42.30	13.25	≈21.9%	528 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE575T	575 W	53.50	13.72	44.80	12.83	≈20.8%	542 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE580T	580 W	53.60	13.79	45.00	12.90	≈20.9%	547 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE585T	585 W	53.70	13.86	45.10	12.97	≈21.1%	552 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE590T	590 W	53.90	13.93	45.30	13.04	≈21.3%	556 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE595T	595 W	54.00	14.00	45.40	13.11	≈21.5%	561 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE600T	600 W	54.20	14.07	45.50	13.18	≈21.7%	566 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE605T	605 W	54.30	14.14	45.70	13.25	≈21.8%	571 W	Apr 21, 2026
KE610T	610 W	54.40	14.21	45.80	13.32	≈22.0%	576 W	Apr 21, 2026

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.94 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Module area2.56 m² (27.6 ft²)CEC-listed area
Cells108 cells
Back coverGlass (dual-glass module)

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.332 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.296 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.044 %/°C
Operating cell temperature	NOCT 43.2 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (CEC); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

Class	Pmax at NOCT	Vmp × Imp at NOCT	Pmax at 200 W/m²	Low-light efficiency vs STC
395 W	292.9 W	29 V × 10.1 A	75.5 W	96%
400 W	297 W	29.2 V × 10.17 A	76.5 W	96%
405 W	300.8 W	29.4 V × 10.23 A	77.3 W	95%
410 W	304.6 W	29.6 V × 10.29 A	78.4 W	96%
415 W	308.7 W	29.8 V × 10.36 A	79.5 W	96%
420 W	311.9 W	29.9 V × 10.43 A	80.2 W	95%
530 W	399.4 W	38.4 V × 10.4 A	102.8 W	97%
535 W	402.7 W	38.5 V × 10.46 A	103.6 W	97%
540 W	406.7 W	38.7 V × 10.51 A	104.9 W	97%
545 W	410.1 W	38.8 V × 10.57 A	105.6 W	97%
550 W	414.6 W	39 V × 10.63 A	106.9 W	97%
555 W	417.6 W	39.1 V × 10.68 A	107.7 W	97%
560 W	422.1 W	39.3 V × 10.74 A	108.5 W	97%
575 W	428.2 W	41.9 V × 10.22 A	108.8 W	95%
580 W	432.8 W	42.1 V × 10.28 A	110 W	95%
585 W	435.9 W	42.2 V × 10.33 A	110.8 W	95%
590 W	439.5 W	42.3 V × 10.39 A	111.5 W	95%
595 W	442.7 W	42.4 V × 10.44 A	112.8 W	95%
600 W	447.3 W	42.6 V × 10.5 A	113.5 W	95%
605 W	450.9 W	42.7 V × 10.56 A	114.7 W	95%
610 W	454.1 W	42.8 V × 10.61 A	115.6 W	95%

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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

53.3 V

Voc when cold

per panel

34.3 V

Vmp when hot

per panel

Max panels / string

max DC 600 V

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

Inverter	Max DC input	MPPT	Window source	Panels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y	600 V	60–480 V	datasheet	2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	3–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	7–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

Microinverter	Recommended module power	Max DC input	MPPT	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	53.3 / 34.3 V	✓ Within range	0.71

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

PanelsCity for chartSystem size

City	kWh / kW / yr	kWh / panel / yr	kWh / system / yr	Sun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles	1,676	922	11,983	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	1,009	13,120	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	933	12,126	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	904	11,747	5.89
Riverside	1,696	933	12,126	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	948	12,327	6.28

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 550 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
KOSOL ENERGIE KE550T	550 W	≈21.5%	−0.332	49.9	14	—	—
JA Solar JAM72D30-550/MB	550 W	≈21.8%	−0.330	49.9	14	product 2023, 2024	3
LONGi LR5-72HBD-550M	550 W	≥21.5%	−0.354	49.8	13.99	product 2026	1
Canadian Solar CS6W-550MB-AG	550 W	≈21.4%	−0.324	49.6	14	product 2024	1

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 KE550T?

Calculated from the panel area (2.56 m²): about 21.5% for the 550 W class. 550 W over 2.56 m² equals about 215 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 922 kWh per year per 550 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,009 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.332 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.2% 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 = 53.3 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34.3 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 53.3 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 34.3 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
LONGi — manufacturer datasheet “LR5-72HBD Suitable for distributed projects Advanced module technology delivers superior”.
Canadian Solar — datasheet BiHiKu6 BIFACIAL MONO PERC CS6W-520|525|530|535|540|545|550MB-AG.
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).