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Philadelphia Solar PS-M72(BF) 385

Name: Philadelphia Solar PS-M72(BF) 385
Brand: Philadelphia Solar

72 cells, bifacial. Power classes 370–405 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Feb 21, 2020UL 61730Bifacial

Power class

Power (STC)385 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈19.2%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.376CEC listing test
PTC / STC93.2%PTC 359 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
PS-M72(BF)-370	370 W	48.36	9.70	40.60	9.12	≈18.8%	342 W	Feb 21, 2020
PS-M72(BF)-375	375 W	48.63	9.78	40.85	9.18	≈19.0%	347 W	Feb 21, 2020
PS-M72(BF)-380	380 W	48.90	9.87	41.05	9.26	≈19.3%	351 W	Feb 21, 2020
PS-M72(BF)-385	385 W	49.58	9.87	40.88	9.42	≈19.2%	359 W	Apr 1, 2021
PS-M72(BF)-390	390 W	49.88	9.92	41.19	9.47	≈19.5%	364 W	Apr 1, 2021
PS-M72(BF)-395	395 W	50.18	9.97	41.50	9.52	≈19.8%	368 W	Apr 1, 2021
PS-M72(BF)-400	400 W	50.52	10.03	41.80	9.57	≈20.0%	373 W	Apr 1, 2021
PS-M72(BF)-405	405 W	50.80	10.08	42.10	9.62	≈20.2%	378 W	Apr 1, 2021

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.97 m².

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.376 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.267 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.049 %/°C
Operating cell temperature	NOCT 43.6 °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
370 W	267.2 W	36.35 V × 7.35 A	—	—
375 W	270.6 W	36.57 V × 7.4 A	—	—
380 W	274.3 W	36.75 V × 7.46 A	—	—
385 W	281.3 W	36.6 V × 7.69 A	69.4 W	90%
390 W	285 W	36.87 V × 7.73 A	70.3 W	90%
395 W	288.6 W	37.15 V × 7.77 A	71.2 W	90%
400 W	292.3 W	37.42 V × 7.81 A	72.1 W	90%
405 W	295.9 W	37.69 V × 7.85 A	73 W	90%

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 61730IEC 61215

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215design qualification on file with CEC · Jan 20, 2021

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

52.6 V

Voc when cold

per panel

32.4 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. 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	52.6 / 32.4 V	✓ Within range	1.33
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	52.6 / 32.4 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.01
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	52.6 / 32.4 V	✓ Within range	0.49
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US	260–460 W	60 V	30–45 V	52.6 / 32.4 V	✓ Within range	1.18
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	52.6 / 32.4 V	✓ Within range	1.1

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	645	11,615	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	706	12,717	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	653	11,753	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	633	11,386	5.89
Riverside	1,696	653	11,753	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	664	11,947	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 385 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)
Philadelphia Solar PS-M72(BF) 385	385 W	≈19.2%	−0.376	49.58	9.87	—	—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 385	385 W	≥19.6%	−0.362	45.19	11.04	product 2022, 2023	221
JA Solar JAM54S31-385/MR	385 W	≈20.3%	−0.329	36.71	13.52	product 2023, 2024	152
REC Group REC385AA Pure	385 W	≈21.5%	−0.256	48.5	10.1	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 Philadelphia Solar PS-M72(BF) 385?

Calculated from the panel area (2 m²): about 19.2% for the 385 W class. 385 W over 2 m² equals about 192 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 645 kWh per year per 385 W panel in Los Angeles and about 706 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.376 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 19.5% 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 = 52.6 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 32.4 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 52.6 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 32.4 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Is it bifacial?

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

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 module and inverter libraries (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).