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Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical HT72-18X(ND)-F 580

Name: Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical HT72-18X(ND)-F 580
Brand: Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical

144 half-cut cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 560–600 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Feb 21, 2025UL 61730BifacialPVEL Top Performer 2024

Power class

Power (STC)580 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≈22.5%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.299CEC listing test
PTC / STC94.1%PTC 546 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 9 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
HT72-18X(ND)-F-560	560 W	50.50	14.07	42.30	13.25	≈21.7%	527 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-565	565 W	50.70	14.15	42.50	13.31	≈21.9%	532 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-570	570 W	50.90	14.23	42.70	13.37	≈22.1%	536 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-575	575 W	51.10	14.31	42.90	13.41	≈22.3%	541 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-580	580 W	51.30	14.39	43.10	13.47	≈22.5%	546 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-585	585 W	51.50	14.47	43.30	13.53	≈22.7%	551 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-590	590 W	51.70	14.55	43.50	13.59	≈22.9%	556 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-595	595 W	51.85	14.62	43.55	13.67	≈23.1%	560 W	Feb 21, 2025
HT72-18X(ND)-F-600	600 W	52.00	14.70	43.70	13.73	≈23.3%	565 W	Feb 21, 2025

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.58 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Module area2.58 m² (27.8 ft²)CEC-listed area
Cells144 half-cut cells
Back coverGlass (dual-glass module)

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation

	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.299 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.235 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.043 %/°C
Operating cell temperature	NOCT 46.2 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (CEC); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

Class	Pmax at NOCT	Vmp × Imp at NOCT	Pmax at 200 W/m²	Low-light efficiency vs STC
560 W	424.5 W	40.07 V × 10.59 A	109.9 W	98%
565 W	428.4 W	40.26 V × 10.64 A	110.9 W	98%
570 W	432.3 W	40.45 V × 10.69 A	111.9 W	98%
575 W	435.7 W	40.64 V × 10.72 A	112.8 W	98%
580 W	439.7 W	40.83 V × 10.77 A	113.8 W	98%
585 W	443.7 W	41.02 V × 10.82 A	114.9 W	98%
590 W	447.7 W	41.21 V × 10.86 A	115.9 W	98%
595 W	450.8 W	41.26 V × 10.93 A	116.7 W	98%
600 W	454.4 W	41.4 V × 10.98 A	117.6 W	98%

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) · Clean Energy Council (Australia)

UL 61730IEC 61215:2021 / IEC 61730:2023

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215:2021 / IEC 61730:2023TÜV NORD CERT GmbH, valid to Oct 2028

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard

2023, 2024, 2025

PVEL Top Performer

this series

Tests passed as Top Performer

DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC

PVEL Scorecards

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical named Top Performer, 2018–2026

PVEL Top Performer tests

Year	Product	Tests
2024	HT72-18X(ND)-F-xxx	HSSLID+LETIDMSSPANTC
2023	HT72-18X-xxx (closely related product name)	LID+LETIDMSSPID
2024	HT72-18X-xxx (closely related product name)	DHHSSLID+LETIDPID
2025	HT72-18X-xxx (closely related product name)	MSS
2024	HT72-18X(N)-xxx (closely related product name)	LID+LETID

Tested bill of materials

PVEL-tested factoryChina,Turkey
Cell technology (tested BOM)n-type TOPCon
Module design (tested BOM)bifacial - glass//glass
Power class range tested580-625W
Hail test ice ball45 mm

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

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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

54.1 V

Voc when cold

per panel

35.9 V

Vmp when hot

per panel

Max panels / string

max DC 600 V

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

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

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

PanelsCity for chartSystem size

City	kWh / kW / yr	kWh / panel / yr	kWh / system / yr	Sun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles	1,676	972	11,665	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	1,064	12,772	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	984	11,804	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	953	11,435	5.89
Riverside	1,696	984	11,804	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	1,000	11,999	6.28

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 580 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical HT72-18X(ND)-F 580	580 W	≈22.5%	−0.299	51.3	14.39	product 2024	—
ZNShine Solar ZXM7-UHLDD144-580/N	580 W	≈22.7%	−0.281	51.5	14.35	product 2024, 2025, 2026	1
VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN580N-144MH	580 W	≈22.5%	−0.309	52.02	13.83	brand 6× (2021–2026)	1
Phono Solar PS580M8GFH-24/TNH	580 W	≈22.7%	−0.293	52.7	13.66	product 2024, 2025	1

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 Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical HT72-18X(ND)-F 580?

Calculated from the panel area (2.58 m²): about 22.5% for the 580 W class. 580 W over 2.58 m² equals about 225 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 972 kWh per year per 580 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,064 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.299 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.5% 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 = 54.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 35.9 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?

HT72-18X(ND)-F-xxx was a PVEL Top Performer in 2024 (HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, TC).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2018–2026.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
Clean Energy Council (Australia) — Approved PV modules list (as of Oct 8, 2026).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
Inverter datasheets — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).