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Risen Energy RSM132-8-650BMDG

132 half-cut cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 635–670 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Nov 1, 2022UL 61730BifacialPVEL Top Performer 2023, 2024
Power class
  • Power (STC)650 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈22.3%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.361CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC93.9%PTC 610 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
RSM132-8-635BMDG635 W44.8918.0337.3317.02≈21.8%596 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-640BMDG640 W45.0918.0837.5117.07≈22.0%600 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-645BMDG645 W45.2918.1337.6917.12≈22.2%605 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-650BMDG650 W45.4918.1837.8717.17≈22.3%610 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-655BMDG655 W45.6918.2338.0517.22≈22.5%615 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-660BMDG660 W45.8918.2838.2317.27≈22.7%620 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-665BMDG665 W46.0918.3338.4117.32≈22.9%625 WNov 1, 2022
RSM132-8-670BMDG670 W46.2918.3838.5917.37≈23.0%629 WNov 1, 2022
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.91 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−0.361 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.275 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.054 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.4 °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
635 W454 W33.49 V × 13.56 A121 W95%
640 W457.6 W33.65 V × 13.6 A121.9 W95%
645 W461.1 W33.81 V × 13.64 A122.9 W95%
650 W464.7 W33.97 V × 13.68 A123.8 W95%
655 W468.2 W34.14 V × 13.72 A124.8 W95%
660 W471.8 W34.3 V × 13.76 A125.7 W95%
665 W475.4 W34.46 V × 13.8 A126.7 W95%
670 W479 W34.62 V × 13.84 A127.6 W95%
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
2023, 2024
PVEL Top Performer
this series
6
Tests passed as Top Performer
DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PID, TC
5
PVEL Scorecards
Risen Energy named Top Performer, 2021–2025
1
RETC PV Module Index
Risen Energy, 2025

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2023RSM132-8-xxxBMDGLID+LETIDPID
2024RSM132-8-xxxBMDGDHHSSMSSPIDTC

Tested bill of materials

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

RETC PV Module Index — Risen Energy

YearRecognition
2025Test Category High Achiever

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)
48.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
30.2 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
12
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 Vdatasheet2–12
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–12
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–12
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–10

Microinverters (one per panel)

No microinverter in the reference set lists this power class in its recommended module power range.
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 Angeles1,6761,08911,9836.08
Palmdale1,8351,19313,1206.69
Chula Vista1,6961,10212,1266.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,06811,7475.89
Riverside1,6961,10212,1266.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,12112,3276.28
782Jan783Feb1,005Mar1,110Apr1,096May1,165Jun1,227Jul1,241Aug1,085Sep957Oct823Nov712DeckWh 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 650 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)
Risen Energy RSM132-8-650BMDG650 W≈22.3%−0.36145.4918.18product 2023, 2024
Canadian Solar CS7N-650MB-AG650 W≈21.2%−0.3904518.39product 2024
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T650NJ650 W≈23.5%−0.27356.714.51brand 5× (2017–2025)
Waaree BiN-02-645645 W≥22.8%−0.29543.9818.39brand 5× (2022–2026)
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 Risen Energy

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

Other series by SoCal permits

RSM132-8-xxxBHDGRSM110-8-xxxBHDGRSM132-8-xxxMRSM110-8-xxxBMDGRSM110-8-xxxMRSM120-8-xxxBMDG

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Risen Energy RSM132-8-650BMDG?

Calculated from the panel area (2.91 m²): about 22.3% for the 650 W class. 650 W over 2.91 m² equals about 223 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,089 kWh per year per 650 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,193 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.361 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.7% 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 2–12 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 48.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 30.2 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Is it bifacial?

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

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

RSM132-8-xxxBMDG was a PVEL Top Performer in 2023, 2024 (DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PID, TC).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NJ(HiN) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 640~645W.
  3. Waaree — datasheet ELITE SERIES BiN-02.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2021–2025.
  5. RETC — PV Module Index report.
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  7. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  8. Inverter datasheets — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  9. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).