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Sonali Energees SS144H-405MB

144 half-cut cells. Power classes 370–455 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Aug 21, 2024UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)405 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈20.1%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.379CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC93.4%PTC 378 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 15 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
SS144H-370MB370 W48.109.9139.709.31≈18.4%345 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-375MB375 W48.309.9540.009.37≈18.7%350 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-380MB380 W48.5010.0040.309.42≈18.9%354 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-385MB385 W48.7010.0640.609.49≈19.2%359 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-390MB390 W49.0010.1240.809.55≈19.4%364 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-395MB395 W49.2010.1941.109.62≈19.7%369 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-400MB400 W49.5010.2641.309.69≈19.9%374 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-405MB405 W49.8010.3241.509.75≈20.1%378 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-410MB410 W50.1010.3841.809.82≈20.4%383 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-430MB430 W49.5011.0940.8010.55≈19.7%402 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-435MB435 W49.7011.1641.0010.61≈20.0%406 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-440MB440 W49.9011.2341.2010.68≈20.2%411 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-445MB445 W50.1011.2941.4010.75≈20.4%416 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-450MB450 W50.3011.6041.6010.82≈20.6%421 WAug 21, 2024
SS144H-455MB455 W50.4011.4141.8010.88≈20.9%426 WAug 21, 2024
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.01 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−0.379 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.319 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.045 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.1 °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
370 W62.6 W8.7 V × 7.19 A——
375 W63 W8.7 V × 7.24 A——
380 W273.7 W37.6 V × 7.28 A73.2 W96%
385 W277.8 W37.9 V × 7.33 A74.5 W97%
390 W280.4 W38 V × 7.38 A75.3 W97%
395 W284.6 W38.3 V × 7.43 A76.2 W96%
400 W288 W38.5 V × 7.48 A77.4 W97%
405 W291.4 W38.7 V × 7.53 A78.2 W96%
410 W295.6 W39 V × 7.58 A79.1 W96%
430 W326.9 W39.2 V × 8.34 A82.3 W96%
435 W330.2 W39.4 V × 8.38 A83.5 W96%
440 W334.2 W39.6 V × 8.44 A84.3 W96%
445 W337.9 W39.8 V × 8.49 A85.1 W96%
450 W342 W40 V × 8.55 A86.3 W96%
455 W345.7 W40.2 V × 8.6 A87.2 W96%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

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)
53.5 V
Voc when cold
per panel
32.9 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 Vdatasheet4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V53.5 / 32.9 V✓ Within range1.4
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V53.5 / 32.9 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.07
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V53.5 / 32.9 V✓ Within range0.52
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V53.5 / 32.9 V✓ Within range1.25
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V53.5 / 32.9 V✓ Within range1.16
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 Angeles1,67667911,5396.08
Palmdale1,83574312,6346.69
Chula Vista1,69668711,6776.11
Huntington Beach1,64366511,3125.89
Riverside1,69668711,6776.21
Santa Clarita1,72469811,8706.28
753Jan754Feb967Mar1,069Apr1,055May1,122Jun1,181Jul1,195Aug1,045Sep922Oct792Nov686DeckWh 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 405 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)
Sonali Energees SS144H-405MB405 W≈20.1%−0.37949.810.32——
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 405405 W≥20.6%−0.36245.3411.17product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-405/MR405 W≈21.3%−0.32937.2313.87product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC405AA Pure405 W≈22.6%−0.25648.910.3brand 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 Sonali Energees SS144H-405MB?

Calculated from the panel area (2.01 m²): about 20.1% for the 405 W class. 405 W over 2.01 m² equals about 201 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 679 kWh per year per 405 W panel in Los Angeles and about 743 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.379 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 19.6% 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 = 53.5 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 32.9 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 53.5 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 32.9 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter 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) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  6. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  7. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  8. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).