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Saatvik Green Energy SGE395-108MHCB

108 half-cut cells. Power classes 385–405 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 3, 2023UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)395 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈20.4%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.423CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC91.2%PTC 360 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 5 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
SGE385-108MHCB385 W36.6513.2330.5612.61≈19.8%351 WApr 3, 2023
SGE390-108MHCB390 W36.9113.3030.7612.76≈20.1%356 WApr 3, 2023
SGE395-108MHCB395 W37.1813.3930.9812.75≈20.4%360 WApr 3, 2023
SGE400-108MHCB400 W37.4213.4731.1712.83≈20.6%365 WApr 3, 2023
SGE405-108MHCB405 W37.6713.5531.4012.90≈20.9%370 WApr 3, 2023
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 1.94 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−0.423 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.002 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 46.6 °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
385 W286.1 W29.31 V × 9.76 A74 W96%
390 W291.4 W29.51 V × 9.88 A75.4 W97%
395 W293.3 W29.72 V × 9.87 A75.9 W96%
400 W296.9 W29.9 V × 9.93 A76.8 W96%
405 W300.7 W30.12 V × 9.98 A77.8 W96%
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
1
PVEL Scorecards
Saatvik Green Energy, 2024
This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

Expected production in Southern California

NLR PVWatts v8 · Cali-Graf calculation
CitykWh / kW / yrkWh / panel / yrkWh / system / yrSun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles1,67666211,9166.08
Palmdale1,83572513,0476.69
Chula Vista1,69667012,0596.11
Huntington Beach1,64364911,6825.89
Riverside1,69667012,0596.21
Santa Clarita1,72468112,2586.28
778Jan779Feb999Mar1,103Apr1,090May1,158Jun1,220Jul1,234Aug1,079Sep952Oct818Nov708DeckWh 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 395 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Qcells datasheet · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Saatvik Green Energy SGE395-108MHCB395 W≈20.4%−0.42337.1813.39brand 1×—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 395395 W≥20.1%−0.36245.2711.1product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-395/MR395 W≈20.8%−0.32936.9813.7product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC395AA Pure395 W≈22%−0.25648.710.2brand 9× (2016–2025)66
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 Saatvik Green Energy SGE395-108MHCB?

Calculated from the panel area (1.94 m²): about 20.4% for the 395 W class. 395 W over 1.94 m² equals about 204 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 662 kWh per year per 395 W panel in Los Angeles and about 725 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.423 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 21.9% below the STC rating.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Saatvik Green Energy was named a Top Performer in 1 Scorecard (2024).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  3. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  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).