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Talesun TP6F72M 400

144 half-cut cells, PERC. Power classes 385–420 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 395–415 W.

CEC listed · May 11, 2020UL 61730, UL 1703PERC
Power class
  • Power (STC)400 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≥19.9%datasheet minimum
  • %/°C Pmax−0.36CEC test: −0.416
  • PTC / STC92%PTC 368 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · Talesun datasheet · 8 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
TP6F72M-385385 W48.5010.2039.809.68≈19.1%354 WMay 11, 2020
TP6F72M-390390 W48.7010.2840.009.75≈19.4%358 WMay 11, 2020
TP6F72M-395395 W48.9010.3540.309.81≥19.6%363 WMay 11, 2020
TP6F72M-400400 W49.1010.4340.509.89≥19.9%368 WMay 11, 2020
TP6F72M-405405 W49.3010.5040.709.96≥20.1%373 WMay 11, 2020
TP6F72M-410410 W49.5010.5840.9010.04≥20.4%377 WOct 21, 2020
TP6F72M-415415 W49.8010.6641.1010.11≥20.6%382 WOct 21, 2020
TP6F72M-420420 W50.0010.7341.4010.16≈20.9%387 WOct 21, 2020
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 2.012 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

Talesun datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.36 %/°C−0.416 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.26 %/°C−0.322 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.04 %/°C+0.032 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.40 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 43 ± 2 °CNOCT 45 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

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

ClassPmax, WVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, A
395 W294.645.508.3537.507.85
400 W298.545.708.4237.707.93
405 W302.145.908.4837.907.98
410 W305.946.108.5438.008.04
415 W309.546.408.6038.308.09

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
385 W276.7 W37.1 V × 7.46 A69.6 W90%
390 W280.1 W37.29 V × 7.51 A70.4 W90%
395 W283.9 W37.57 V × 7.56 A71.4 W90%
400 W287.6 W37.75 V × 7.62 A72.3 W90%
405 W291.1 W37.94 V × 7.67 A73.2 W90%
410 W294.9 W38.13 V × 7.73 A74.1 W90%
415 W298.4 W38.31 V × 7.79 A75 W90%
420 W302.1 W38.59 V × 7.83 A76 W90%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Talesun datasheet
Packaging: 31 per pallet · 682 per container

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Talesun datasheet
UL 61730, UL 1703UL 1703IEC 61215IEC 61730ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
5
PVEL Scorecards
Talesun named Top Performer, 2017–2025
1
RETC PV Module Index
Talesun, 2024
This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

RETC PV Module Index — Talesun

YearRecognition
2024Test Category High Achiever

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Talesun 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)
52 V
Voc when cold
per panel
32.5 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.

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 V52 / 32.5 V✓ Within range1.38
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V52 / 32.5 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.05
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V52 / 32.5 V✓ Within range0.51
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V52 / 32.5 V✓ Within range1.23
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V52 / 32.5 V✓ Within range1.15
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 Angeles1,67667012,0676.08
Palmdale1,83573413,2126.69
Chula Vista1,69667812,2116.11
Huntington Beach1,64365711,8305.89
Riverside1,69667812,2116.21
Santa Clarita1,72469012,4136.28
788Jan788Feb1,012Mar1,117Apr1,104May1,173Jun1,236Jul1,250Aug1,093Sep964Oct829Nov717DeckWh 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 400 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)
Talesun TP6F72M 400400 W≥19.9%−0.41649.110.43brand 5×—
Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 400400 W≥20.4%−0.36245.311.14product 2022, 2023221
JA Solar JAM54S31-400/MR400 W≈21.1%−0.32937.0713.79product 2023, 2024152
REC Group REC400AA Pure400 W≈22.3%−0.25648.810.25brand 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.

About Talesun

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

Other series by SoCal permits

TM7G54M · 1TM3F48MTM3F66MTM3G48MTM3G66MTM7F54M

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Talesun TP6F72M 400?

The Talesun datasheet guarantees at least 19.9% module efficiency for the 400 W class (up to 20.6% for 415 W). 400 W over 2.01 m² equals about 199 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 670 kWh per year per 400 W panel in Los Angeles and about 734 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.36 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.6% 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 = 52 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 32.5 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 52 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 32.5 V vs MPPT low 29 V; recommended module power 235–440 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

How big and heavy is it?

79.1 × 39.4 × 1.38 in (2,008 × 1,002 × 35 mm), 49.6 lb (22.5 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; Talesun was named a Top Performer in 5 Scorecards (2017–2025).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Talesun — manufacturer datasheet “TP6F72M 144 half-cell 9BB half-cut mono perc KEY FEATURES SYSTEM & PRODUCT CERTIFICATES”.
  3. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE”.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2017–2025.
  5. RETC — PV Module Index report.
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (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 — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, 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).