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Orb Energy Orb375M72-15

Name: Orb Energy Orb375M72-15
Brand: Orb Energy

72 cells. Power classes 345–450 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Dec 23, 2019UL 1703

Power class

Power (STC)375 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈19.8%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.397CEC listing test
PTC / STC92%PTC 345 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 13 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
Orb345M72-15	345 W	48.90	9.42	39.94	8.64	≈18.3%	317 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb350M72-15	350 W	49.00	9.50	39.84	8.74	≈18.5%	321 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb355M72-15	355 W	49.10	9.58	40.14	8.84	≈18.8%	326 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb360M72-15	360 W	49.20	9.66	40.24	8.95	≈19.0%	331 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb365M72-15	365 W	49.30	9.74	40.34	9.05	≈19.3%	336 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb370M72-15	370 W	49.40	9.82	40.44	9.15	≈19.6%	340 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb375M72-15	375 W	49.50	9.90	40.54	9.25	≈19.8%	345 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb380M72-15	380 W	49.60	9.98	40.64	9.35	≈20.1%	350 W	Dec 23, 2019
Orb430M72-15	430 W	50.60	10.95	41.36	10.40	≈20.3%	401 W	Sep 1, 2023
Orb435M72-15	435 W	50.70	11.05	41.64	10.45	≈20.5%	406 W	Sep 1, 2023
Orb440M72-15	440 W	50.80	11.15	41.91	10.50	≈20.8%	411 W	Sep 1, 2023
Orb445M72-15	445 W	50.90	11.25	42.19	10.55	≈21.0%	415 W	Sep 1, 2023
Orb450M72-15	450 W	51.00	11.35	42.46	10.60	≈21.2%	420 W	Sep 1, 2023

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.89 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Module area1.89 m² (20.3 ft²)CEC-listed area
Cells72 cells
Back coverWhite backsheet

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	−0.299 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.060 %/°C
Operating cell temperature	NOCT 45.9 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (CEC); 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
345 W	249.4 W	36.48 V × 6.84 A	64.7 W	94%
350 W	251.7 W	36.39 V × 6.92 A	65.3 W	93%
355 W	256.5 W	36.66 V × 7 A	66.5 W	94%
360 W	260.3 W	36.76 V × 7.08 A	67.5 W	94%
365 W	263.9 W	36.85 V × 7.16 A	68.4 W	94%
370 W	267.5 W	36.94 V × 7.24 A	69.4 W	94%
375 W	271.1 W	37.03 V × 7.32 A	70.3 W	94%
380 W	274.7 W	37.12 V × 7.4 A	71.2 W	94%
430 W	322.2 W	38.01 V × 8.48 A	84.3 W	98%
435 W	326 W	38.26 V × 8.52 A	85.3 W	98%
440 W	329.6 W	38.51 V × 8.56 A	86.3 W	98%
445 W	333.4 W	38.77 V × 8.6 A	87.3 W	98%
450 W	337.1 W	39.02 V × 8.64 A	88.3 W	98%

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 1703IEC 61215

UL 1703CEC listing
IEC 61215design qualification on file with CEC · Mar 2, 2023

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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

52.9 V

Voc when cold

per panel

31.5 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. β is the CEC-measured coefficient; NEC 690.7 calculations use the datasheet value.

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	2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	8–9

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	52.9 / 31.5 V	✓ Within range	1.29
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	52.9 / 31.5 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	0.99
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	52.9 / 31.5 V	✓ Within range	0.48
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US	260–460 W	60 V	30–45 V	52.9 / 31.5 V	✓ Within range	1.15
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	52.9 / 31.5 V	⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat	1.07

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	628	11,942	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	688	13,074	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	636	12,084	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	616	11,706	5.89
Riverside	1,696	636	12,084	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	646	12,284	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.

Compare with similar 375 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)
Orb Energy Orb375M72-15	375 W	≈19.8%	−0.397	49.5	9.9	—	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 380	380 W	≈19.4%	−0.362	45.16	11.01	product 2022, 2023	221
LONGi LR4-60HPB-370M	370 W	≈20.9%	−0.339	41.2	11.5	product 2021, 2022	193
REC Group REC380AA Pure	380 W	≈21.2%	−0.256	48.4	10.17	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 Orb Energy Orb375M72-15?

Calculated from the panel area (1.89 m²): about 19.8% for the 375 W class. 375 W over 1.89 m² equals about 198 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 628 kWh per year per 375 W panel in Los Angeles and about 688 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 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 52.9 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 31.5 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 52.9 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 31.5 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
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 — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).