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LG Electronics LG355N1K-B6

60 cells. Power classes 345–370 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Feb 1, 2021UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)355 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈19.6%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.338CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC92.4%PTC 328 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 6 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
LG345N1K-B6345 W41.3010.6434.2010.09≈19.1%319 WFeb 1, 2021
LG350N1K-B6350 W41.4010.6834.6010.12≈19.3%323 WFeb 1, 2021
LG355N1K-B6355 W41.5010.7235.0010.15≈19.6%328 WFeb 1, 2021
LG360N1K-B6360 W41.6010.7635.4010.18≈19.9%333 WFeb 1, 2021
LG365N1K-B6365 W41.7010.8035.8010.21≈20.2%338 WFeb 1, 2021
LG370N1K-B6370 W41.8010.8436.2010.24≈20.4%342 WFeb 1, 2021
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.81 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−0.338 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.257 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.028 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 48 °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
345 W253.5 W31.58 V × 8.03 A66.5 W96%
350 W257.2 W31.95 V × 8.05 A67.4 W96%
355 W261 W32.32 V × 8.07 A68.4 W96%
360 W264.7 W32.69 V × 8.1 A69.4 W96%
365 W268.5 W33.06 V × 8.12 A70.4 W96%
370 W272.3 W33.43 V × 8.15 A71.4 W96%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)
UL 61730IEC 61215

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

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)
44 V
Voc when cold
per panel
28.7 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. 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 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 / 28.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.22
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V44 / 28.7 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range0.93
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V44 / 28.7 V✓ Within range0.46
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V44 / 28.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.09
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V44 / 28.7 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.02
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 Angeles1,67659511,9006.08
Palmdale1,83565113,0286.69
Chula Vista1,69660212,0426.11
Huntington Beach1,64358311,6655.89
Riverside1,69660212,0426.21
Santa Clarita1,72461212,2406.28
777Jan777Feb998Mar1,102Apr1,088May1,157Jun1,218Jul1,233Aug1,078Sep951Oct817Nov707DeckWh 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 355 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
LG Electronics LG355N1K-B6355 W≈19.6%−0.33841.510.72brand 2×—
LONGi LR4-60HPB-355M355 W≈20.1%−0.33940.611.25product 2021, 2022193
REC Group REC355AA355 W≈21.1%−0.2794410.19brand 9× (2016–2025)30
Trina Solar TSM-355DE06X.05(II)355 W≈19.5%−0.33944.610.24product 202223
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 LG Electronics LG355N1K-B6?

Calculated from the panel area (1.81 m²): about 19.6% for the 355 W class. 355 W over 1.81 m² equals about 196 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 595 kWh per year per 355 W panel in Los Angeles and about 651 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.338 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.5% 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 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 28.7 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 44 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 28.7 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

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. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2018–2021.
  3. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  5. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  6. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  7. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).