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Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 405

132 half-cut cells. Power classes 395–415 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Aug 3, 2026UL 1741AC module · built-in microinverter
Power class
  • Power (STC)405 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.1%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.362CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC92.9%PTC 376 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 5 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 395395 W45.3011.1036.9010.71≈20.7%367 WAug 3, 2026
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 400400 W45.3011.1437.1010.77≈20.9%372 WAug 3, 2026
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 405405 W45.3011.1737.4010.83≈21.1%376 WAug 3, 2026
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 410410 W45.4011.2037.6010.89≈21.4%386 WAug 3, 2026
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 415415 W45.4011.2337.9010.95≈21.6%391 WAug 3, 2026
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.91 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−0.362 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.270 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.041 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 45.7 °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
395 W292.2 W35 V × 8.35 A76 W96%
400 W295.3 W35.2 V × 8.39 A76.9 W96%
405 W298.8 W35.4 V × 8.44 A78.2 W97%
410 W290.1 W35 V × 8.29 A74.7 W91%
415 W295.4 W35.5 V × 8.32 A75.5 W91%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
2022, 2023
PVEL Top Performer
closely related product name
2
Tests passed as Top Performer
LID+LETID, PID
11
PVEL Scorecards
Qcells named Top Performer, 2016–2026
2023, 2026
RETC Overall Highest Achiever
Qcells, manufacturer level

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2022Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ (closely related product name)LID+LETIDPID
2023Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ (closely related product name)LID+LETIDPID

Tested bill of materials

Details describe the tested sample, not every module of the series.

RETC PV Module Index — Qcells

YearRecognition
2023Overall Highest Achiever; High Achievement in Performance (Module efficiency, Pan file performance); High Achievement in Reliability (Damp heat test, Pid resistance, Thermal cycle test)
2024High Achievement in Performance
2025Performance High Achiever
2026Overall Highest Achiever; High achievement in performance; High achievement in reliability; Performance discipline high achiever (Conversion efficiency, Iam, Letid, Lid, PTC-to-STC, Temperature coefficient); Quality discipline high achiever (BOM verification); Reliability discipline high achiever (Sdml, Tc, Uvid, Budt, Damp heat, Hdt, Pid)

Expected production in Southern California

NLR PVWatts v8 · Cali-Graf calculation
CitykWh / kW / yrkWh / panel / yrkWh / system / yrSun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles1,67667911,5396.08
Palmdale1,83574312,6346.69
Chula Vista1,69668711,6776.11
Huntington Beach1,64366511,3125.89
Riverside1,69668711,6776.21
Santa Clarita1,72469811,8706.28
753Jan754Feb967Mar1,069Apr1,055May1,122Jun1,181Jul1,195Aug1,045Sep922Oct792Nov686DeckWh 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.

About Qcells

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

Other series by SoCal permits

Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ · 221Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ · 124Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ · 40Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ · 33Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ · 24Q.TRON M-G2+ · 20

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.D1+/AC 405?

Calculated from the panel area (1.92 m²): about 21.1% for the 405 W class. 405 W over 1.92 m² equals about 211 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 = −0.362 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.8% below the STC rating.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ was a PVEL Top Performer in 2022, 2023 (LID+LETID, PID) — a closely related product name.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2016–2026.
  3. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2026.
  4. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  5. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  6. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).