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Qcells Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 415

Name: Qcells Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 415
Brand: Qcells

144 half-cut cells (6 × 24). Power classes 400–435 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 415–430 W.

CEC listed · Aug 11, 2020UL 6173012-yr product + 25-yr performance warrantyInstalled in 3 SoCal permits

Power class

Power (STC)415 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≥19.4%datasheet minimum
%/°C Pmax−0.35CEC test: −0.338
Degradation / yr0.54%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

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

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 400	400 W	47.85	10.55	39.82	10.05	≈19.2%	372 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 405	405 W	48.10	10.60	40.14	10.09	≈19.4%	377 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 410	410 W	48.34	10.65	40.46	10.13	≈19.7%	382 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 415	415 W	48.59	10.69	40.77	10.18	≥19.4%	387 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 420	420 W	48.84	10.74	41.08	10.22	≥19.6%	392 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 425	425 W	49.09	10.78	41.39	10.27	≥19.8%	396 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 430	430 W	49.33	10.83	41.70	10.31	≥20.1%	401 W	Aug 11, 2020
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 435	435 W	49.58	10.87	42.00	10.36	≈20.9%	406 W	Aug 11, 2020

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.08 m² for classes outside the datasheet.

CEC note: Formerly listed under Hanwha Q CELLS

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Qcells datasheet

Module area2.08 m² (22.4 ft²)CEC-listed area
Weight55.1 lb (25 kg)
Cells144 half-cut cells (6 × 24)
Front glass0.13 in (3.2 mm) thermally pre-stressed glass with
Back coverComposite film
FrameAnodized aluminum
Junction box2.09–3.98 in × 1.26–2.36 in × 0.59–0.71 in
Cable / connector4 mm² Solar cable; (+) ≥ 55.1 in (1400 mm), (-) ≥ 55.1 in (1400 mm) · Stäubli MC4-Evo2, Hanwha Q CELLS HQC4, Amphenol UTX

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.35 %/°C	−0.338 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.27 %/°C	−0.267 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.04 %/°C	+0.040 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.39 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	NMOT 43 ± 3 °C	NOCT 45.7 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

At normal operating conditions (NMOT, 800 W/m²) — datasheet

Class	Pmax, W	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A
415 W	310.8	45.82	8.61	38.79	8.01
420 W	314.5	46.05	8.65	39.09	8.05
425 W	318.3	46.29	8.69	39.38	8.08
430 W	322.0	46.52	8.72	39.67	8.12

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	297.5 W	36.95 V × 8.05 A	76.1 W	95%
405 W	301.1 W	37.24 V × 8.08 A	77.1 W	95%
410 W	304.7 W	37.54 V × 8.12 A	78 W	95%
415 W	308.5 W	37.83 V × 8.16 A	79 W	95%
420 W	312.1 W	38.12 V × 8.19 A	79.9 W	95%
425 W	316 W	38.4 V × 8.23 A	80.9 W	95%
430 W	319.6 W	38.69 V × 8.26 A	81.8 W	95%
435 W	323.5 W	38.97 V × 8.3 A	82.8 W	95%

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

Electrical & strength ratings

Qcells datasheet

Max system voltage1,500 V (UL)
Max series fuse20 A
Fire rating (UL 61730)Type 1
Design load push / pull75 / 33 psf3,600 / 1,600 Pa
Test load push / pull113 / 50 psf5,400 / 2,400 Pa
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C

Packaging: 29 per pallet

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Qcells datasheet

UL 61730UL 1703IEC 61215IEC 61730Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)

UL 61730CEC listing
UL 1703datasheet
IEC 61215datasheet
IEC 61730datasheet
Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)datasheet

Warranty & degradation

Qcells datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation

Product warranty12 years
Performance warranty25 years, linear
Year 1≥ 98%
Then≤ 0.54% / year
Year 10≥ 93.14%calculated from warranty terms
Year 25≥ 85%

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index

PVEL Scorecards

Qcells named Top Performer, 2016–2026

2023, 2026

RETC Overall Highest Achiever

Qcells, manufacturer level

This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

RETC PV Module Index — Qcells

Year	Recognition
2023	Overall Highest Achiever; High Achievement in Performance (Module efficiency, Pan file performance); High Achievement in Reliability (Damp heat test, Pid resistance, Thermal cycle test)
2024	High Achievement in Performance
2025	Performance High Achiever
2026	Overall 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)

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Qcells 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

51.6 V

Voc when cold

per panel

33 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	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	51.6 / 33 V	✓ Within range	1.43
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	51.6 / 33 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.09
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	51.6 / 33 V	✓ Within range	0.53
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US	260–460 W	60 V	30–45 V	51.6 / 33 V	✓ Within range	1.28
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US	295–500 W	60 V	32–45 V	51.6 / 33 V	✓ Within range	1.19

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	696	11,824	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	762	12,946	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	704	11,965	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	682	11,591	5.89
Riverside	1,696	704	11,965	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	715	12,163	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 Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 panels in SoCal

building permits

Permits naming this series

Jul 2022 – Jan 2024

Jurisdictions so far

LA County (unincorp.) (3)

Permits over time

Power class named in permit

415 W

425 W

430 W

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 415 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 415	415 W	≥19.4%	−0.338	48.59	10.69	brand 11×	3
REC Group REC410AA Pure	410 W	≈22.9%	−0.256	49	10.35	brand 9× (2016–2025)	66
LONGi LR5-54HABB-415M	415 W	≈21.8%	−0.342	37.77	13.94	brand 9× (2017–2026)	64
Canadian Solar CS3N-415MS	415 W	≥20.4%	−0.332	45.1	11.68	product 2023	46

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.

About Qcells

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

ManufacturerQcells
Listed in CEC asHanwha Qcells (Qidong) Co. Ltd., Qcells North America
Parent companyHanwha
Websiteq-cells.com
PVEL Top Performer (manufacturer)11 Scorecards (2016–2026)
RETC PV Module Index2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Current panel series in CEC list81

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 L-G8.2 415?

The Qcells datasheet guarantees at least 19.4% module efficiency for the 415 W class (up to 20.1% for 430 W). 415 W over 2.08 m² equals about 199 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 696 kWh per year per 415 W panel in Los Angeles and about 762 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.35 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.1% 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 = 51.6 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 33 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 51.6 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 33 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

What does the warranty cover?

12 years on the product and 25 years linear on performance: at least 98% of rated power in year 1, then no more than 0.54% per year — at least 85% after 25 years (manufacturer datasheet).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Qcells was named a Top Performer in 11 Scorecards (2016–2026). RETC named Qcells Overall Highest Achiever in 2023, 2026.

What fire rating does it have?

UL 61730 fire rating Type 1 per datasheet.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 ENDURING HIGH YIELD SECURITY PERFORMANCE”.
Canadian Solar — manufacturer datasheet “HiKu Mono PERC CS3N-400|405|410|415|420|425MS MORE POWER”.
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2016–2026.
RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2026.
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) (Jul 2022 – Jan 2024). 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).