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SEG Solar SEG-625-BTC-BG

132 half-cut cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 515–745 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Oct 1, 2024UL 61730BifacialPVEL Top Performer 2024, 2025, 2026
Power class
  • Power (STC)625 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈23.9%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.290CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC95.3%PTC 595 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 30 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
SEG-515-BTC-BG515 W47.0313.7439.7712.95≈22.4%492 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-520-BTC-BG520 W47.2213.7939.9713.01≈22.6%497 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-525-BTC-BG525 W47.4213.8540.1713.07≈22.8%502 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-530-BTC-BG530 W47.6213.9140.3513.13≈23.0%507 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-535-BTC-BG535 W47.8113.9540.5413.20≈23.3%512 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-540-BTC-BG540 W48.0113.9740.7313.26≈23.5%517 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-545-BTC-BG545 W48.2014.0140.9213.32≈23.7%522 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-550-BTC-BG550 W48.4014.0541.1113.38≈23.9%526 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-555-BTC-BG555 W48.6014.1141.2613.45≈24.1%531 WApr 1, 2026
SEG-600-BTC-BG600 W47.4015.9539.4415.21≈22.4%566 WMar 3, 2025
SEG-605-BTC-BG605 W47.9016.0039.6015.28≈22.6%571 WMar 3, 2025
SEG-610-BTC-BG610 W48.6016.0040.4615.08≈23.3%581 WMar 3, 2025
SEG-615-BTC-BG615 W48.8016.0640.6015.15≈23.5%586 WMar 3, 2025
SEG-620-BTC-BG620 W49.0016.1340.7415.22≈23.7%590 WMar 3, 2025
SEG-625-BTC-BG625 W49.2016.1940.8815.29≈23.9%595 WMar 3, 2025
SEG-630-BTC-BG630 W49.4016.2541.0415.35≈24.0%600 WMay 1, 2026
SEG-635-BTC-BG635 W49.6016.3141.1815.42≈24.2%605 WMay 1, 2026
SEG-640-BTC-BG640 W49.8016.3741.3415.48≈24.4%610 WMay 1, 2026
SEG-645-BTC-BG645 W50.0016.4241.5115.54≈24.6%615 WMay 1, 2026
SEG-695-BTC-BG695 W47.7018.4439.8017.47≈22.6%657 WOct 1, 2024
SEG-700-BTC-BG700 W48.5718.3340.4717.30≈23.1%670 WOct 1, 2024
SEG-705-BTC-BG705 W48.7318.3940.6317.36≈23.3%675 WOct 1, 2024
SEG-710-BTC-BG710 W48.8718.4540.7617.42≈23.4%680 WOct 1, 2024
SEG-715-BTC-BG715 W49.0218.5140.9117.48≈23.6%684 WOct 1, 2024
SEG-720-BTC-BG720 W49.2018.5741.0517.54≈23.8%689 WJun 1, 2026
SEG-725-BTC-BG725 W49.3918.6341.1917.60≈23.9%694 WJun 1, 2026
SEG-730-BTC-BG730 W49.5718.6941.3417.66≈24.1%699 WJun 1, 2026
SEG-735-BTC-BG735 W49.7518.7641.4617.73≈24.3%704 WJun 1, 2026
SEG-740-BTC-BG740 W49.9418.8241.6017.79≈24.4%709 WJun 1, 2026
SEG-745-BTC-BG745 W50.1218.8841.7417.85≈24.6%714 WJun 1, 2026
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.3 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−0.290 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.237 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.055 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.2 °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
515 W388.5 W37.98 V × 10.23 A99.8 W97%
520 W392.3 W38.17 V × 10.28 A100.7 W97%
525 W396.1 W38.37 V × 10.32 A101.7 W97%
530 W399.7 W38.54 V × 10.37 A102.6 W97%
535 W403.7 W38.72 V × 10.43 A103.7 W97%
540 W407.4 W38.9 V × 10.47 A104.6 W97%
545 W411.2 W39.08 V × 10.52 A105.6 W97%
550 W414.9 W39.26 V × 10.57 A106.6 W97%
555 W418.6 W39.41 V × 10.62 A107.5 W97%
600 W444.9 W39.12 V × 11.37 A116.3 W97%
605 W448.7 W39.28 V × 11.42 A117.3 W97%
610 W456.8 W38.58 V × 11.84 A117.6 W96%
615 W460.5 W38.71 V × 11.9 A118.6 W96%
620 W464.2 W38.85 V × 11.95 A119.5 W96%
625 W468 W38.98 V × 12 A120.5 W96%
630 W471.7 W39.13 V × 12.05 A121.4 W96%
635 W475.4 W39.27 V × 12.11 A122.4 W96%
640 W479.1 W39.42 V × 12.15 A123.4 W96%
645 W483 W39.58 V × 12.2 A124.3 W96%
695 W507.2 W36.98 V × 13.72 A131.6 W95%
700 W524.1 W39.39 V × 13.31 A134.6 W96%
705 W528 W39.54 V × 13.35 A135.6 W96%
710 W531.5 W39.67 V × 13.4 A136.5 W96%
715 W535.3 W39.82 V × 13.44 A137.4 W96%
720 W539 W39.95 V × 13.49 A138.4 W96%
725 W542.7 W40.09 V × 13.54 A139.3 W96%
730 W546.5 W40.24 V × 13.58 A140.3 W96%
735 W550.3 W40.35 V × 13.64 A141.3 W96%
740 W554 W40.49 V × 13.68 A142.2 W96%
745 W557.8 W40.63 V × 13.73 A143.2 W96%
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
2024, 2025, 2026
PVEL Top Performer
this series
7
Tests passed as Top Performer
DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC
5
PVEL Scorecards
SEG Solar named Top Performer, 2022–2026
2
RETC PV Module Index
SEG Solar recognized 2023–2024

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2024SEG-xxx-BTC-BGDHHSSLID+LETIDMSSPANPIDTC
2025SEG-xxx-BTC-BGLID+LETIDPANTC
2026SEG-xxx-BTC-BGDHHSSLID+LETIDMSSPIDTC

Tested bill of materials

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

RETC PV Module Index — SEG Solar

YearRecognition
2023High Achievement in Performance (LeTID RESISTANCE)
2024Test 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)
51.9 V
Voc when cold
per panel
34 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)

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 Angeles1,6761,04811,5226.08
Palmdale1,8351,14712,6166.69
Chula Vista1,6961,06011,6606.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,02711,2965.89
Riverside1,6961,06011,6606.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,07811,8526.28
752Jan753Feb966Mar1,067Apr1,054May1,120Jun1,180Jul1,194Aug1,044Sep921Oct791Nov685DeckWh 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 625 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)
SEG Solar SEG-625-BTC-BG625 W≈23.9%−0.29049.216.19product 2024, 2025, 2026
Canadian Solar CS7N-630MB-AG630 W≈20.5%−0.39044.218.23product 2024
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiS-T625NJ625 W≈22.6%−0.29457.1513.82brand 5× (2017–2025)
JinkoSolar JKM625N-66HL4M-BDV625 W≈23.1%−0.29949.2816.14product 2025
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 SEG Solar

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

Other series by SoCal permits

SEG-xxx-BMD-HV · 20SEG-xxx-BTD-BG · 8SEG-xxx-BHC-BGSEG-xxx-BTA-BGSEG-xxx-BTA-HVSEG-xxx-BTB-BG

Questions & answers

How efficient is the SEG Solar SEG-625-BTC-BG?

Calculated from the panel area (2.62 m²): about 23.9% for the 625 W class. 625 W over 2.62 m² equals about 239 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,048 kWh per year per 625 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,147 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.290 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15% 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 = 51.9 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34 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?

SEG-xxx-BTC-BG was a PVEL Top Performer in 2024, 2025, 2026 (DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, 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(HiS) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 635~645W.
  3. JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2022–2026.
  5. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2024.
  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. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  10. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).