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Nuuko Solar NKM705N-132BDG12

132 cells, bifacial. Power classes 690–720 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Jul 21, 2025UL 61730Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)705 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈22.7%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.297CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC94.3%PTC 664 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 7 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
NKM690N-132BDG12690 W48.0818.2640.1717.18≈22.2%650 WJul 21, 2025
NKM695N-132BDG12695 W48.2418.3340.2917.25≈22.3%655 WJul 21, 2025
NKM700N-132BDG12700 W48.4018.4040.4117.33≈22.5%660 WJul 21, 2025
NKM705N-132BDG12705 W48.5618.4640.5217.40≈22.7%664 WJul 21, 2025
NKM710N-132BDG12710 W48.7318.5340.6417.47≈22.8%669 WJul 21, 2025
NKM715N-132BDG12715 W48.8818.6040.7617.54≈23.0%674 WJul 21, 2025
NKM720N-132BDG12720 W49.0418.6740.8817.61≈23.2%679 WJul 21, 2025
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 3.11 m².

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.297 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.256 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.046 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 46 °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
690 W547.8 W45.62 V × 12.01 A——
695 W580.8 W45.8 V × 12.68 A——
700 W585.5 W45.96 V × 12.74 A——
705 W590.5 W46.13 V × 12.8 A——
710 W595.4 W46.3 V × 12.86 A——
715 W600.3 W46.46 V × 12.92 A——
720 W605.1 W46.62 V × 12.98 A——
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)
51.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
33.7 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
11
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
2
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 Vdatasheet2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet3–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window7–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

No microinverter in the reference set lists this power class in its recommended module power range.
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 Angeles1,6761,18211,8166.08
Palmdale1,8351,29412,9376.69
Chula Vista1,6961,19611,9576.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,15811,5835.89
Riverside1,6961,19611,9576.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,21512,1546.28
771Jan772Feb991Mar1,094Apr1,081May1,148Jun1,210Jul1,224Aug1,070Sep944Oct811Nov702DeckWh 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 705 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)
Nuuko Solar NKM705N-132BDG12705 W≈22.7%−0.29748.5618.46—
Canadian Solar CS7N-705TB-AG705 W≈22.7%−0.28548.118.54product 2024
Phono Solar PS705M13GFH-22/WNH705 W≈22.9%−0.29148.818.14brand 9× (2016–2026)
Waaree BiN-03-705705 W≥22.7%−0.30248.318.36brand 5× (2022–2026)
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 Nuuko Solar NKM705N-132BDG12?

Calculated from the panel area (3.11 m²): about 22.7% for the 705 W class. 705 W over 3.11 m² equals about 227 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,182 kWh per year per 705 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,294 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.297 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.4% 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 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 51.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 33.7 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. Canadian Solar — datasheet New N-type Bifacial Module TOPBiHiKu7 CS7N-725|730|735|740|745|750TB-AG.
  3. Waaree — datasheet ELITE SERIES BiN-03.
  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 — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).