144 cells, bifacial. Power classes 550–580 W in the CEC list.
| Model | Pmax | Voc, V | Isc, A | Vmp, V | Imp, A | Efficiency | PTC | CEC listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS8I550M-DG | 550 W | 50.75 | 13.85 | 42.17 | 13.04 | ≈21.3% | 518 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RS8I555M-DG | 555 W | 50.90 | 13.92 | 42.34 | 13.11 | ≈21.5% | 522 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RS8I560M-DG | 560 W | 51.05 | 13.99 | 42.47 | 13.19 | ≈21.7% | 527 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RS8I565M-DG | 565 W | 51.20 | 14.06 | 42.62 | 13.26 | ≈21.9% | 532 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RS8I570M-DG | 570 W | 51.35 | 14.13 | 42.77 | 13.33 | ≈22.1% | 537 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RS8I575M-DG | 575 W | 51.50 | 14.20 | 42.92 | 13.40 | ≈22.3% | 542 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RS8I580M-DG | 580 W | 51.65 | 14.27 | 43.07 | 13.47 | ≈22.5% | 546 W | Mar 11, 2025 |
| CEC listing test | |
|---|---|
| Pmax coefficient γ | −0.294 %/°C |
| Voc coefficient β | −0.251 %/°C |
| Isc coefficient α | +0.043 %/°C |
| Operating cell temperature | NOCT 46.3 °C |
| Class | Pmax at NOCT | Vmp × Imp at NOCT | Pmax at 200 W/m² | Low-light efficiency vs STC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 W | 414.9 W | 39.68 V × 10.46 A | 106 W | 96% |
| 555 W | 418.8 W | 39.84 V × 10.51 A | 107 W | 96% |
| 560 W | 422.7 W | 39.97 V × 10.58 A | 108 W | 96% |
| 565 W | 426.4 W | 40.11 V × 10.63 A | 108.9 W | 96% |
| 570 W | 430.2 W | 40.25 V × 10.69 A | 109.9 W | 96% |
| 575 W | 433.9 W | 40.39 V × 10.74 A | 110.9 W | 96% |
| 580 W | 437.7 W | 40.53 V × 10.8 A | 111.8 W | 96% |
| 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 | 3–11 |
| Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX | 498 V | 234–498 V | CEC test window | 7–9 |
| Microinverter | Recommended module power | Max DC input | MPPT | Voc cold / Vmp hot | Check | DC/AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L | 265–570 W | 60 V | 28–45 V | 54.2 / 35.6 V | ✓ Within range | 0.72 |
| City | kWh / kW / yr | kWh / panel / yr | kWh / system / yr | Sun, kWh/m²/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,676 | 947 | 11,363 | 6.08 |
| Palmdale | 1,835 | 1,037 | 12,441 | 6.69 |
| Chula Vista | 1,696 | 958 | 11,499 | 6.11 |
| Huntington Beach | 1,643 | 928 | 11,140 | 5.89 |
| Riverside | 1,696 | 958 | 11,499 | 6.21 |
| Santa Clarita | 1,724 | 974 | 11,689 | 6.28 |
| Panel | Pmax | Efficiency | γ Pmax (CEC) | Voc, V | Isc, A | PVEL (product / brand) | SoCal permits (series) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resun Solar RS8I565M-DG | 565 W | ≈21.9% | −0.294 | 51.2 | 14.06 | — | — |
| LONGi LR5-72HBD-565M | 565 W | ≈22.1% | −0.354 | 50.25 | 14.16 | product 2026 | 1 |
| ZNShine Solar ZXM7-UHLDD144-565/N | 565 W | ≈22.1% | −0.302 | 50.9 | 14.17 | product 2024, 2025, 2026 | 1 |
| VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN570N-144MH | 570 W | ≈22.1% | −0.309 | 51.58 | 13.72 | brand 6× (2021–2026) | 1 |
Calculated from the panel area (2.58 m²): about 21.9% for the 565 W class. 565 W over 2.58 m² equals about 219 W per square meter.
PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 947 kWh per year per 565 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,037 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).
With γ = −0.294 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.2% below the STC rating.
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 = 54.2 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 35.6 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.
Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 54.2 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 35.6 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.
Yes. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.