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Lumos S60-345-13-IM

60 cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 340–355 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Sep 21, 2023UL 61730Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)345 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈17.9%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.370CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC93.2%PTC 321 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 4 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
S60-340-13-IM340 W40.7011.1032.6410.48≈17.6%317 WSep 21, 2023
S60-345-13-IM345 W40.8011.2032.7410.58≈17.9%321 WSep 21, 2023
S60-350-13-IM350 W40.9011.3032.8410.68≈18.1%326 WSep 21, 2023
S60-355-13-IM355 W41.0011.4032.9410.78≈18.4%331 WSep 21, 2023
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.93 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−0.370 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.324 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.030 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.5 °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
340 W254.4 W30.33 V × 8.39 A67.3 W99%
345 W257.7 W30.43 V × 8.47 A68.1 W99%
350 W260.9 W30.52 V × 8.55 A69 W99%
355 W264.1 W30.61 V × 8.63 A69.8 W98%
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)
43.8 V
Voc when cold
per panel
26.3 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 Vdatasheet4–13
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 V43.8 / 26.3 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.19
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V43.8 / 26.3 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range0.91
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V43.8 / 26.3 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.44
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V43.8 / 26.3 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.06
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V43.8 / 26.3 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.99
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 Angeles1,67657811,5646.08
Palmdale1,83563312,6626.69
Chula Vista1,69658511,7026.11
Huntington Beach1,64356711,3375.89
Riverside1,69658511,7026.21
Santa Clarita1,72459511,8966.28
755Jan756Feb969Mar1,071Apr1,058May1,124Jun1,184Jul1,198Aug1,047Sep924Oct794Nov687DeckWh 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 345 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · JinkoSolar datasheets · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Lumos S60-345-13-IM345 W≈17.9%−0.37040.811.2——
LONGi LR4-60HPB-345M345 W≈19.5%−0.33940.211.06product 2021, 2022193
JinkoSolar JKM345M-60HBL345 W≈20.4%−0.40641.210.91brand 12× (2014–2026)45
REC Group REC345AA345 W≈20.5%−0.27943.410.12brand 9× (2016–2025)30
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 Lumos S60-345-13-IM?

Calculated from the panel area (1.93 m²): about 17.9% for the 345 W class. 345 W over 1.93 m² equals about 179 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 578 kWh per year per 345 W panel in Los Angeles and about 633 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.370 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 19.1% 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 = 43.8 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 26.3 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Is it bifacial?

Yes. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR BRAND.
  3. JinkoSolar — manufacturer datasheet “Eagle HC 60M G2 315-335 Watt MONO PERC HALF CELL MODULE”.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  7. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  9. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).