44.6″ · 1,134 mm wide · 1.18″ (30 mm) frame · 45.2 lb (20.5 kg)

Solar panelMitrex

Mitrex M405-I3H

Name: Mitrex M405-I3H
Brand: Mitrex

108 half-cut cells. Power classes 400–415 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 405–405 W.

CEC listed · Dec 1, 2022UL 61730Installed in 7 SoCal permits

Power class

Power (STC)405 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≥21.0%datasheet minimum
%/°C Pmax−0.34CEC test: −0.342
Output at year 2586%performance warranty

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · Mitrex datasheet · 4 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
M400-I3H	400 W	36.74	13.65	31.23	12.83	≈20.5%	372 W	Dec 1, 2022
M405-I3H	405 W	36.94	13.70	31.49	12.86	≥21.0%	377 W	Dec 1, 2022
M410-I3H	410 W	37.25	13.75	31.75	12.92	≈21.0%	382 W	Dec 1, 2022
M415-I3H	415 W	37.52	13.80	32.05	12.97	≈21.3%	386 W	Dec 1, 2022

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.953 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

Mitrex datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation

Dimensions67.8 × 44.6 × 1.18 in1,722 × 1,134 × 30 mm
Module area1.95 m² (21 ft²)length × width
Weight45.2 lb (20.5 kg)
Cells108 half-cut cells
Front glass3.2mm tempered glass, high transmittance
Back coverHigh durability, UV resistant, PV backsheet
FrameAnodized aluminum alloy black frame
Junction boxIP68 rated, TUV and UL certified

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.34 %/°C	−0.342 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.26 %/°C	−0.283 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.05 %/°C	+0.064 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.40 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	NMOT 42.5 ± 2 °C	NOCT 46.3 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); 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
400 W	282.5 W	27.7 V × 10.2 A	76.5 W	96%
405 W	285.1 W	27.9 V × 10.22 A	77.4 W	96%
410 W	289.6 W	28.2 V × 10.27 A	78.3 W	96%
415 W	292.8 W	28.4 V × 10.31 A	79.4 W	96%

Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Mitrex datasheet

Max system voltage1,500 V
Max series fuse25 A
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C

Packaging: 37 per pallet

Warranty & degradation

Mitrex datasheet

Product warranty25 years
Year 25≥ 86%

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Mitrex 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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

39.2 V

Voc when cold

per panel

25.4 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.

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	3–15
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	4–15
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	4–15
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	10–12

Microinverters (one per panel)

Microinverter	Recommended module power	Max DC input	MPPT	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US	235–440 W	60 V	29–45 V	39.2 / 25.4 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	1.4
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	39.2 / 25.4 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.07
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	39.2 / 25.4 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	0.52
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US	260–460 W	60 V	30–45 V	39.2 / 25.4 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	1.25
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	39.2 / 25.4 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.16

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	679	11,539	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	743	12,634	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	687	11,677	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	665	11,312	5.89
Riverside	1,696	687	11,677	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	698	11,870	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.

Who installs Mxxx-I3H panels in SoCal

building permits

Permits naming this series

Mar 2023 – May 2023

Jurisdictions so far

LA County (unincorp.) (7)

Permits over time

Typical system

median 10.1 kW, 25 panels (n = 7)

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.

Compare with similar 405 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Mitrex M405-I3H	405 W	≥21%	−0.342	36.94	13.7	—	7
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 405	405 W	≥20.6%	−0.362	45.34	11.17	product 2022, 2023	221
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR	405 W	≈21.3%	−0.329	37.23	13.87	product 2023, 2024	152
REC Group REC405AA Pure	405 W	≈22.6%	−0.256	48.9	10.3	brand 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 Mitrex M405-I3H?

The Mitrex datasheet guarantees at least 21% module efficiency for the 405 W class. 405 W over 1.95 m² equals about 207 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 679 kWh per year per 405 W panel in Los Angeles and about 743 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 17.7% 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 3–15 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 39.2 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 25.4 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

What does the warranty cover?

25 years on the product: at least 86% after 25 years (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

67.8 × 44.6 × 1.18 in (1,722 × 1,134 × 30 mm), 45.2 lb (20.5 kg).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Mitrex — manufacturer datasheet “HIGH EFFICIENCY MONO PV MODULE NORTH AMERICAN”.
Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
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), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Mar 2023 – May 2023). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).