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68.5″ · 1,740 mm
41″ · 1,042 mm wide · 1.57″ (40 mm) frame · 41 lb (18.6 kg)
Solar panelLG Electronics

LG Electronics LG380N1C-A6

60 cells, N-type. Power classes 355–385 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 360–360 W.

CEC listed · Feb 1, 2021UL 6173025-yr product + 25-yr performance warrantyN-typeInstalled in 13 SoCal permits
Power class
  • Power (STC)380 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.0%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.34CEC test: −0.344
  • Degradation / yr0.33%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · LG Electronics datasheet · 7 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
LG355N1C-A6355 W41.4011.1933.7010.54≈19.6%328 WFeb 1, 2021
LG360N1C-A6360 W41.5011.2334.1010.56≥19.9%333 WFeb 1, 2021
LG365N1C-A6365 W41.6011.2734.5010.58≈20.1%338 WFeb 1, 2021
LG370N1C-A6370 W41.7011.3134.9010.61≈20.4%343 WFeb 1, 2021
LG375N1C-A6375 W41.8011.3535.3010.63≈20.7%347 WFeb 1, 2021
LG380N1C-A6380 W41.9011.3935.7010.65≈21.0%352 WFeb 1, 2021
LG385N1C-A6385 W42.0011.4336.1010.67≈21.2%357 WFeb 1, 2021
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.813 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

LG Electronics datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.34 %/°C−0.344 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.26 %/°C−0.259 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.03 %/°C+0.024 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.37 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 42 ± 3 °CNOCT 47.4 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

At normal operating conditions (NMOT, 800 W/m²) — datasheet

ClassPmax, WVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, A
360 W269.739.109.0332.00—

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
355 W259.3 W30.76 V × 8.43 A68.3 W96%
360 W262.9 W31.12 V × 8.45 A69.3 W96%
365 W266.5 W31.49 V × 8.46 A70.2 W96%
370 W270.3 W31.85 V × 8.49 A71.2 W96%
375 W273.9 W32.22 V × 8.5 A72.2 W96%
380 W277.6 W32.59 V × 8.52 A73.1 W96%
385 W281.2 W32.95 V × 8.53 A74.1 W96%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

LG Electronics datasheet
Packaging: 25 per pallet

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · LG Electronics datasheet
UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730IEC 61701IEC 62716Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

Warranty & degradation

LG Electronics datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation
85%89%92%96%100%051015202598.5% yr 195.53% yr 1090.58% yr 25years
  • Product warranty25 years
  • Performance warranty25 years
  • Year 1≥ 98.5%
  • Then≤ 0.33% / year
  • Year 10≥ 95.53%calculated from warranty terms
  • Year 25≥ 90.6%

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard
2
PVEL Scorecards
LG Electronics named Top Performer, 2018–2021
This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

LG Electronics datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
44.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
29.2 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
13
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.

String inverters most named in SoCal permits

InverterMax DC inputMPPTWindow sourcePanels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y600 V60–480 Vdatasheet3–13
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–13
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–13
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window9–11

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V44.4 / 29.2 V✓ Within range1.31
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V44.4 / 29.2 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V44.4 / 29.2 V✓ Within range0.49
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V44.4 / 29.2 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.17
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V44.4 / 29.2 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.09
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 Angeles1,67663711,4646.08
Palmdale1,83569712,5516.69
Chula Vista1,69664411,6016.11
Huntington Beach1,64362411,2385.89
Riverside1,69664411,6016.21
Santa Clarita1,72465511,7926.28
748Jan749Feb961Mar1,062Apr1,049May1,114Jun1,174Jul1,187Aug1,038Sep916Oct787Nov681DeckWh 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.

Who installs LGxxxN1C-A6 panels in SoCal

building permits
13
Permits naming this series
Jun 2021 – Jul 2022
1
Jurisdictions so far
LA County (unincorp.) (13)

Permits over time

1Jun ’210Jul2Aug0Sep0Oct1Nov3Dec1Jan ’220Feb1Mar0Apr1May2Jun1Julpermits per month

Power class named in permit

380 W
8
370 W
3
375 W
2

Typical system

median 10.6 kW, 26 panels (n = 10)

Only installer and ZIP level is shown — no homeowner names, street addresses or permit numbers. Permits from LA County (unincorp.) come without a contractor license, so they count toward totals but not toward installers. Counts grow as more permit portals are loaded.

Installed together with

building permits

Microinverters

Enphase IQ7+
8
Enphase (model not specified)
2
Enphase IQ7A
2
Number of permits naming both this panel series and the product; 13 of 13 permits list other equipment.

Compare with similar 380 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Qcells datasheet · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
LG Electronics LG380N1C-A6380 W≈21%−0.34441.911.39brand 2×13
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 380380 W≈19.4%−0.36245.1611.01product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-385/MR385 W≈20.3%−0.32936.7113.52product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC380AA Pure380 W≈21.2%−0.25648.410.17brand 9× (2016–2025)66
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.

Documents

manufacturer documents

Questions & answers

How efficient is the LG Electronics LG380N1C-A6?

Calculated from the panel area (1.81 m²): about 21% for the 380 W class. 380 W over 1.81 m² equals about 210 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 637 kWh per year per 380 W panel in Los Angeles and about 697 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.34 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.6% 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 3–13 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 44.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 29.2 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US microinverters?

Voltage check against the Enphase datasheet: Voc when cold 44.4 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 29.2 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

What does the warranty cover?

25 years on the product and 25 years on performance: at least 98.5% of rated power in year 1, then no more than 0.33% per year — at least 90.6% after 25 years (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

68.5 × 41 × 1.57 in (1,740 × 1,042 × 40 mm), 41 lb (18.6 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; LG Electronics was named a Top Performer in 2 Scorecards (2018–2021).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. LG Electronics — datasheet Specification Sheet.
  3. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  4. LG Electronics — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  5. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2018–2021.
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (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 — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Jun 2021 – Jul 2022). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
  10. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).