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LOF SOLAR LOF-MH82-C 390

132 half-cut cells. Power classes 360–420 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · May 1, 2023UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)390 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈19.7%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.397CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC92.3%PTC 360 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 13 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
LOF-MH82-C360360 W43.4010.3636.709.81≈18.2%332 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C365365 W43.5510.4536.859.91≈18.4%336 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C370370 W43.7010.5437.0010.00≈18.7%341 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C375375 W43.8510.6337.1510.10≈18.9%346 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C380380 W44.0010.7237.3010.19≈19.2%350 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C385385 W44.1510.8137.4510.29≈19.4%355 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C390390 W44.3010.9037.6010.39≈19.7%360 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C395395 W44.4510.9937.7810.46≈19.9%365 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C400400 W44.6011.0837.9010.56≈20.2%369 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C405405 W44.7511.1738.0510.65≈20.5%374 WMay 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C410410 W44.9011.2638.2010.74≈20.7%379 WJun 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C415415 W45.0511.3538.3510.83≈21.0%384 WJun 1, 2023
LOF-MH82-C420420 W45.2011.4438.5010.91≈21.2%388 WJun 1, 2023
≈ 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−0.397 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.323 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.067 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 45 °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
360 W253.4 W32.87 V × 7.71 A64.6 W90%
365 W257 W33 V × 7.79 A65.5 W90%
370 W260.4 W33.13 V × 7.86 A66.4 W90%
375 W264.1 W33.27 V × 7.94 A67.3 W90%
380 W267.5 W33.4 V × 8.01 A68.2 W90%
385 W271.2 W33.54 V × 8.09 A69.1 W90%
390 W275 W33.67 V × 8.17 A70.1 W90%
395 W278.2 W33.83 V × 8.22 A70.9 W90%
400 W281.7 W33.94 V × 8.3 A71.8 W90%
405 W285.2 W34.07 V × 8.37 A72.7 W90%
410 W288.8 W34.21 V × 8.44 A73.6 W90%
415 W292.3 W34.34 V × 8.51 A74.5 W90%
420 W295.6 W34.48 V × 8.58 A75.4 W90%
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)
47.6 V
Voc when cold
per panel
29.1 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
12
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 Vdatasheet3–12
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 window9–10

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V47.6 / 29.1 V✓ Within range1.34
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V47.6 / 29.1 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.03
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V47.6 / 29.1 V✓ Within range0.5
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V47.6 / 29.1 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.2
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V47.6 / 29.1 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.12
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 Angeles1,67665411,7666.08
Palmdale1,83571612,8826.69
Chula Vista1,69666111,9066.11
Huntington Beach1,64364111,5345.89
Riverside1,69666111,9066.21
Santa Clarita1,72467212,1026.28
768Jan769Feb986Mar1,090Apr1,076May1,144Jun1,205Jul1,219Aug1,066Sep940Oct808Nov699DeckWh 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 390 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)
LOF SOLAR LOF-MH82-C 390390 W≈19.7%−0.39744.310.9——
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 390390 W≥19.9%−0.36245.2311.07product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-390/MR390 W≈20.5%−0.32936.8513.61product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC390AA Pure390 W≈21.8%−0.25648.610.19brand 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.

Questions & answers

How efficient is the LOF SOLAR LOF-MH82-C 390?

Calculated from the panel area (1.98 m²): about 19.7% for the 390 W class. 390 W over 1.98 m² equals about 197 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 654 kWh per year per 390 W panel in Los Angeles and about 716 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.397 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 20.6% 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 3–12 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 47.6 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 29.1 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 47.6 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 29.1 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  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 — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  7. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  8. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).