Cali-GrafCali-Graf
Solar panelSilfab Solar

Silfab Solar SIL-410BG

66 cells, PERC. Power classes 390–420 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Nov 1, 2022UL 6173025-yr product + 30-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2024PERCInstalled in 5 SoCal permits
Power class
  • Power (STC)410 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.4%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.38CEC test: −0.345
  • Output at year 3089.3%performance warranty

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 7 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
SIL-390BG390 W45.0511.1037.2210.48≈20.3%364 WNov 1, 2022
SIL-395BG395 W45.2711.1537.4310.55≈20.6%369 WNov 1, 2022
SIL-400BG400 W45.4811.2037.6510.63≈20.9%374 WNov 1, 2022
SIL-405BG405 W45.7011.2537.8610.70≈21.1%378 WNov 1, 2022
SIL-410BG410 W45.9211.3038.0810.77≈21.4%383 WNov 1, 2022
SIL-415BG415 W46.1411.3538.3010.84≈21.6%388 WNov 1, 2022
SIL-420BG420 W46.3611.4038.5110.91≈21.9%393 WNov 1, 2022
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.918 m² (datasheet size).

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

Silfab Solar datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.38 %/°C−0.345 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.28 %/°C−0.262 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.05 %/°C+0.044 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.42 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 43.5 °CNOCT 45.4 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

At normal operating conditions (NOCT, 800 W/m²) — datasheet

ClassPmax, WVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, A
410 W305.042.149.1635.358.64

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
390 W280.7 W33.99 V × 8.26 A71.8 W92%
395 W284.2 W34.18 V × 8.31 A72.7 W92%
400 W287.7 W34.38 V × 8.37 A73.6 W92%
405 W291.3 W34.57 V × 8.42 A74.5 W92%
410 W294.9 W34.77 V × 8.48 A75.5 W92%
415 W298.5 W34.97 V × 8.54 A76.4 W92%
420 W302.2 W35.17 V × 8.6 A77.4 W92%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Silfab Solar datasheet
Packaging: 27 per pallet

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Silfab Solar datasheet
UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730IEC 61701IEC 62716IEC 62790ISO 9001

Warranty & degradation

Silfab Solar datasheet

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
2024
PVEL Top Performer
this series
5
Tests passed as Top Performer
DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, TC
7
PVEL Scorecards
Silfab Solar named Top Performer, 2017–2025
4
RETC PV Module Index
Silfab Solar recognized 2023–2026

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2024SIL-xxxBGDHHSSLID+LETIDMSSTC

Tested bill of materials

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

RETC PV Module Index — Silfab Solar

YearRecognition
2023High Achievement in Performance (Ptc-to-stc ratio, LeTID RESISTANCE, Module efficiency)
2024High Achievement in Performance
2025Performance High Achiever
2026Performance discipline high achiever (Lid); Quality discipline high achiever (BOM verification); Reliability discipline high achiever (Pid, Sdml); Test Category High Achiever

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Silfab Solar datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)
48.9 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.

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)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V48.9 / 30.2 V✓ Within range1.41
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V48.9 / 30.2 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.08
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V48.9 / 30.2 V✓ Within range0.53
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V48.9 / 30.2 V✓ Within range1.26
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V48.9 / 30.2 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.17
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 Angeles1,67668711,6826.08
Palmdale1,83575212,7906.69
Chula Vista1,69669511,8216.11
Huntington Beach1,64367411,4525.89
Riverside1,69669511,8216.21
Santa Clarita1,72470712,0166.28
763Jan763Feb979Mar1,082Apr1,069May1,135Jun1,196Jul1,210Aug1,058Sep933Oct802Nov694DeckWh 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.

Who installs SIL-xxxBG panels in SoCal

building permits · CSLB License Master
5
Permits naming this series
Feb 2024 – Oct 2024
2
Licensed installers
CSLB license on the permit
2
Jurisdictions so far
Huntington Beach (3), LA County (unincorp.) (2)

Permits over time

1Feb ’240Mar0Apr1May2Jun0Jul0Aug0Sep1Octpermits per month
Only installer and ZIP level is shown — no homeowner names, street addresses or permit numbers. Permits from LA County (unincorp.) come without a contractor license, so they count toward totals but not toward installers. Counts grow as more permit portals are loaded.

Compare with similar 410 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)
Silfab Solar SIL-410BG410 W≈21.4%−0.34545.9211.3product 20245
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410410 W≈20.9%−0.33745.3711.2product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR405 W≈21.3%−0.32937.2313.87product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC410AA Pure410 W≈22.9%−0.2564910.35brand 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.

Documents

manufacturer documents

About Silfab Solar

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

Other series by SoCal permits

SIL-xxxQD · 39SIL-xxxHC+ · 28SIL-xxxBK · 10SIL-xxxHC · 9SIL-xxxNX · 6SIL-xxxNL · 2

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Silfab Solar SIL-410BG?

Calculated from the panel area (1.92 m²): about 21.4% for the 410 W class. 410 W over 1.92 m² equals about 214 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 687 kWh per year per 410 W panel in Los Angeles and about 752 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.38 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 19.5% 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 2–12 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 48.9 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 30.2 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US microinverters?

Voltage check against the Enphase datasheet: Voc when cold 48.9 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 30.2 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

What does the warranty cover?

25 years on the product and 30 years on performance: at least 89.3% after 30 years (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

73.4 × 40.5 × 1.38 in (1,864 × 1,029 × 35 mm), 45.8 lb (20.8 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

SIL-xxxBG was a PVEL Top Performer in 2024 (DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, TC).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Silfab Solar — datasheet SIL–410 BG NOT JUST ANOTHER S O L A R PA N E L ..
  3. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  4. Silfab Solar — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  5. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2017–2025.
  6. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2026.
  7. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  8. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  9. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  10. Building permits — City of Huntington Beach (Feb 2024 – Oct 2024); Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Jun 2024). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
  11. Contractors State License Board — License Master (contractor names and license status), as of Oct 5, 2026.
  12. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).