144 half-cut cells. Power classes 520–555 W in the CEC list.
| Model | Pmax | Voc, V | Isc, A | Vmp, V | Imp, A | Efficiency | PTC | CEC listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-520 | 520 W | 48.90 | 13.63 | 41.10 | 12.66 | ≈20.3% | 488 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-525 | 525 W | 49.00 | 13.69 | 41.20 | 12.74 | ≈20.5% | 493 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-530 | 530 W | 49.20 | 13.75 | 41.40 | 12.81 | ≈20.7% | 498 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-535 | 535 W | 49.30 | 13.81 | 41.50 | 12.88 | ≈20.9% | 503 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-540 | 540 W | 49.50 | 13.87 | 41.70 | 12.96 | ≈21.1% | 508 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-545 | 545 W | 49.60 | 13.93 | 41.80 | 13.03 | ≈21.3% | 512 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-550 | 550 W | 49.80 | 13.99 | 42.00 | 13.10 | ≈21.5% | 517 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| SK9612MHVC-T-U-555 | 555 W | 49.90 | 14.05 | 42.10 | 13.18 | ≈21.7% | 522 W | Jul 22, 2024 |
| CEC listing test | |
|---|---|
| Pmax coefficient γ | −0.354 %/°C |
| Voc coefficient β | −0.263 %/°C |
| Isc coefficient α | +0.033 %/°C |
| Operating cell temperature | NOCT 42.9 °C |
| Class | Pmax at NOCT | Vmp × Imp at NOCT | Pmax at 200 W/m² | Low-light efficiency vs STC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520 W | 367.3 W | 37.4 V × 9.82 A | 91.7 W | 88% |
| 525 W | 370.5 W | 37.5 V × 9.88 A | 92.4 W | 88% |
| 530 W | 373.7 W | 37.6 V × 9.94 A | 93.5 W | 88% |
| 535 W | 377.6 W | 37.8 V × 9.99 A | 94.3 W | 88% |
| 540 W | 380.9 W | 37.9 V × 10.05 A | 95 W | 88% |
| 545 W | 384.2 W | 38 V × 10.11 A | 96.1 W | 88% |
| 550 W | 388.1 W | 38.2 V × 10.16 A | 96.8 W | 88% |
| 555 W | 391.8 W | 38.3 V × 10.23 A | 98 W | 88% |
| 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 |
| Microinverter | Recommended module power | Max DC input | MPPT | Voc cold / Vmp hot | Check | DC/AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US | 320–540 W | 79.5 V | 43–60 V | 52.3 / 33.6 V | ✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range | 1.41 |
| APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L | 265–570 W | 60 V | 28–45 V | 52.3 / 33.6 V | ✓ Within range | 0.69 |
| City | kWh / kW / yr | kWh / panel / yr | kWh / system / yr | Sun, kWh/m²/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,676 | 897 | 11,657 | 6.08 |
| Palmdale | 1,835 | 982 | 12,762 | 6.69 |
| Chula Vista | 1,696 | 907 | 11,796 | 6.11 |
| Huntington Beach | 1,643 | 879 | 11,427 | 5.89 |
| Riverside | 1,696 | 907 | 11,796 | 6.21 |
| Santa Clarita | 1,724 | 922 | 11,990 | 6.28 |
| Panel | Pmax | Efficiency | γ Pmax (CEC) | Voc, V | Isc, A | PVEL (product / brand) | SoCal permits (series) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzhou Akcome Optronics Science & Technology SK9612MHVC-T-U 535 | 535 W | ≈20.9% | −0.354 | 49.3 | 13.81 | brand 1× | — |
| JA Solar JAM72D30-535/MB | 535 W | ≈21.2% | −0.330 | 49.45 | 13.79 | product 2023, 2024 | 3 |
| Canadian Solar CS6W-535MB-AG | 535 W | ≈20.8% | −0.324 | 49 | 13.85 | product 2024 | 1 |
| LONGi LR5-72HBD-535M | 535 W | ≥20.9% | −0.323 | 49.35 | 13.78 | product 2026 | 1 |
Calculated from the panel area (2.56 m²): about 20.9% for the 535 W class. 535 W over 2.56 m² equals about 209 W per square meter.
PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 897 kWh per year per 535 W panel in Los Angeles and about 982 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).
With γ = −0.354 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.3% below the STC rating.
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 = 52.3 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 33.6 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.
Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 52.3 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 33.6 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.
This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Suzhou Akcome Optronics Science & Technology was named a Top Performer in 1 Scorecard (2023).