Cali-GrafCali-Graf
Solar panelRayzon Solar

Rayzon Solar RSG540WC

144 cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 525–560 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Jun 1, 2023UL 61730Bifacial
Power class
  • Power (STC)540 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.1%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.337CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC93.8%PTC 506 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
RSG525WC525 W49.3613.3541.4412.68≈20.5%492 WJun 1, 2023
RSG530WC530 W49.5013.4141.5812.76≈20.7%497 WJun 1, 2023
RSG535WC535 W49.6413.4741.7212.83≈20.9%502 WJun 1, 2023
RSG540WC540 W49.7813.5341.8612.91≈21.1%506 WJun 1, 2023
RSG545WC545 W49.9113.5942.0112.98≈21.3%511 WJun 1, 2023
RSG550WC550 W50.0613.6542.1413.06≈21.5%516 WJun 1, 2023
RSG555WC555 W50.2013.7142.2813.13≈21.7%521 WJun 1, 2023
RSG560WC560 W50.3413.7742.4213.21≈21.9%526 WJun 1, 2023
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.56 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−0.337 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.255 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.032 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 44.5 °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
525 W387.7 W38.32 V × 10.12 A103.2 W98%
530 W391.4 W38.45 V × 10.18 A104.2 W98%
535 W394.9 W38.58 V × 10.24 A105.1 W98%
540 W398.7 W38.71 V × 10.3 A106.1 W98%
545 W402.3 W38.85 V × 10.36 A107.1 W98%
550 W406 W38.97 V × 10.42 A108.1 W98%
555 W409.6 W39.1 V × 10.48 A109 W98%
560 W413.4 W39.23 V × 10.54 A110 W98%
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

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard
2
PVEL Scorecards
Rayzon Solar named Top Performer, 2025–2026
This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

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)
52.7 V
Voc when cold
per panel
34.3 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)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V52.7 / 34.3 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.42
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V52.7 / 34.3 V✓ Within range0.69
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 Angeles1,67690511,7666.08
Palmdale1,83599112,8826.69
Chula Vista1,69691611,9066.11
Huntington Beach1,64388711,5345.89
Riverside1,69691611,9066.21
Santa Clarita1,72493112,1026.28
768Jan769Feb986Mar1,090Apr1,076May1,144Jun1,205Jul1,219Aug1,066Sep940Oct808Nov699DeckWh 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 540 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Rayzon Solar RSG540WC540 W≈21.1%−0.33749.7813.53brand 2×—
JA Solar JAM72D30-540/MB540 W≈21.4%−0.33049.613.86product 2023, 20243
Canadian Solar CS6W-540MB-AG540 W≈21%−0.32449.213.9product 20241
LONGi LR5-72HBD-540M540 W≥21.1%−0.35449.513.85product 20261
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 Rayzon Solar RSG540WC?

Calculated from the panel area (2.56 m²): about 21.1% for the 540 W class. 540 W over 2.56 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 905 kWh per year per 540 W panel in Los Angeles and about 991 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.337 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.4% 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 = 52.7 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34.3 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L microinverters?

Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 52.7 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 34.3 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Is it bifacial?

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

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Rayzon Solar was named a Top Performer in 2 Scorecards (2025–2026).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Canadian Solar — datasheet BiHiKu6 BIFACIAL MONO PERC CS6W-520|525|530|535|540|545|550MB-AG.
  3. LONGi — manufacturer datasheet “LR5-72HBD Suitable for distributed projects Advanced module technology delivers superior”.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2025–2026.
  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 — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  9. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).