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VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN435N-108BMH-BB

108 cells (12 × 9), bifacial, transparent black-mesh. Power classes 405–445 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Dec 11, 2023UL 61730Bifacial · 80 ± 5%Installed in 4 SoCal permits
Power class
  • Power (STC)435 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈22.3%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.292CEC listing test
  • Degradation / yr0.4%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 9 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
VSUN405N-108BMH-BB405 W37.6813.8331.0213.07≈20.7%382 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN410N-108BMH-BB410 W37.7513.9131.1413.17≈21.0%387 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN415N-108BMH-BB415 W37.9213.9931.3313.24≈21.3%392 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN420N-108BMH-BB420 W38.2713.6532.3812.97≈21.5%396 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN425N-108BMH-BB425 W38.5613.7032.6413.02≈21.8%401 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN430N-108BMH-BB430 W38.8413.7532.8813.08≈22.0%406 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN435N-108BMH-BB435 W39.1213.8033.1313.13≈22.3%411 WDec 11, 2023
VSUN440N-108BMH-BB440 W39.3813.8533.3713.18≈22.5%416 WJul 1, 2025
VSUN445N-108BMH-BB445 W39.6413.9033.6113.24≈22.8%420 WJul 1, 2025
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 1.953 m² (datasheet size).

Build & dimensions

VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) datasheet
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ—−0.292 %/°C
Voc coefficient β—−0.235 %/°C
Isc coefficient α—+0.045 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.34 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 45 °CNOCT 45.5 °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
405 W306.1 W30.79 V × 9.94 A78 W96%
410 W309.6 W30.91 V × 10.02 A78.9 W96%
415 W313.2 W31.1 V × 10.07 A79.8 W96%
420 W318.9 W31.26 V × 10.2 A80.7 W96%
425 W322.7 W31.51 V × 10.24 A81.7 W96%
430 W326.6 W31.74 V × 10.29 A82.6 W96%
435 W330.3 W31.98 V × 10.33 A83.6 W96%
440 W334 W32.21 V × 10.37 A84.5 W96%
445 W337.9 W32.45 V × 10.41 A85.5 W96%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Bifacial performance

NLR SAM module library · VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) datasheet
Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance; flush roof mounts receive little rear light.

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) datasheet
UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730Fire rating Class C (UL 61730)

Warranty & degradation

VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) datasheet

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
6
PVEL Scorecards
VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) named Top Performer, 2021–2026
2025, 2026
RETC Overall Highest Achiever
VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy), manufacturer level
This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

RETC PV Module Index — VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy)

YearRecognition
2024Test Category High Achiever
2025Overall Highest Achiever
2026Overall Highest Achiever; High achievement in performance; High achievement in reliability; Performance discipline high achiever (Lid, PAN file, Temperature coefficient, Iam, Letid); Quality discipline high achiever (BOM verification); Reliability discipline high achiever (Damp heat, Pid, Sdml, Tc, Uvid)

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)
41.2 V
Voc when cold
per panel
27.6 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
14
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
3
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 Vdatasheet3–14
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–14
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–14
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window9–12

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-2-US235–440 W60 V29–45 V41.2 / 27.6 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.5
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V41.2 / 27.6 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.14
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V41.2 / 27.6 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat0.56
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V41.2 / 27.6 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.34
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V41.2 / 27.6 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.25
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 Angeles1,67672911,6656.08
Palmdale1,83579812,7726.69
Chula Vista1,69673811,8046.11
Huntington Beach1,64371511,4355.89
Riverside1,69673811,8046.21
Santa Clarita1,72475011,9996.28
761Jan762Feb978Mar1,080Apr1,067May1,134Jun1,194Jul1,208Aug1,057Sep932Oct801Nov693DeckWh 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 VSUNxxxN-108BMH-BB panels in SoCal

building permits
4
Permits naming this series
Mar 2025 – Apr 2025
1
Jurisdictions so far
LA County (unincorp.) (4)
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.

Installed together with

building permits

Microinverters

Enphase IQ8M
4
Number of permits naming both this panel series and the product; 4 of 4 permits list other equipment.

Compare with similar 435 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, ASizeWarrantyPVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN435N-108BMH-BB435 W≈22.3%−0.29239.1213.867.8 × 44.6 in—brand 6×4
Canadian Solar CS3N-430MS430 W≈21.8%−0.33245.711.86—25 yrproduct 202346
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 435435 W≥22.3%−0.27639.613.8267.8 × 44.6 in25 / 25 yrbrand 11× (2016–2026)40
Silfab Solar SIL-435QD435 W≈22.3%−0.29438.9414.0567.8 × 44.6 in25 / 30 yrbrand 7× (2017–2025)39
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 VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy)

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

Other series by SoCal permits

VSUNxxxN-108MH-BB · 3VSUNxxxN-144MH · 1VSUNxxx-108BMH · 1VSUNxxx-108M-BB · 1VSUNxxxN-108BMHVSUNxxxN-108BMH-BT

Questions & answers

How efficient is the VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN435N-108BMH-BB?

Calculated from the panel area (1.95 m²): about 22.3% for the 435 W class. 435 W over 1.95 m² equals about 223 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 729 kWh per year per 435 W panel in Los Angeles and about 798 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.292 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.1% 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 3–14 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 41.2 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 27.6 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

How big and heavy is it?

67.8 × 44.6 × 1.18 in (1,722 × 1,134 × 30 mm), 47.2 lb (21.4 kg).

Is it bifacial?

Yes, bifaciality 80 ± 5%. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

This exact series is not in published PVEL Top Performer tables; VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) was named a Top Performer in 6 Scorecards (2021–2026). RETC named VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) Overall Highest Achiever in 2025, 2026.

What fire rating does it have?

UL 61730 fire rating Class C per datasheet.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) — manufacturer datasheet “YEAR YEAR QUALITY ASSURANCE POWER OUTPUT GUARANTEE”.
  3. Canadian Solar — manufacturer datasheet “HiKu Mono PERC CS3N-400|405|410|415|420|425MS MORE POWER”.
  4. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ SERIES 415–440 Wp”.
  5. Silfab Solar — datasheet NTC SIL-420 QD CELL TECHNOLOGY.
  6. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2021–2026.
  7. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2024–2026.
  8. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  9. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  10. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  11. Building permits — Los Angeles County Public Works (EPIC-LA, unincorporated areas) (Mar 2025 – Apr 2025). Equipment matched from permit descriptions by model number.
  12. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).