44.6″ · 1,133 mm wide · 1.38″ (35 mm) frame · 60.6 lb (27.5 kg)

Solar panelWaaree

Waaree Bi-57 530

Name: Waaree Bi-57 530
Brand: Waaree

144 half-cut cells, PERC, bifacial, transparent. Power classes 520–545 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 520–550 W.

CEC listed · Nov 1, 2022UL 61730Bifacial12-yr product + 27-yr performance warrantyPERC

Power class

Power (STC)530 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≥20.6%datasheet minimum
%/°C Pmax−0.34CEC test: −0.332
Performance warranty27 yrdatasheet

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Waaree datasheet · 6 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
Bi-57-520	520 W	49.01	13.55	41.14	12.65	≥20.2%	488 W	Nov 1, 2022
Bi-57-525	525 W	49.16	13.63	41.29	12.73	≥20.4%	492 W	Nov 1, 2022
Bi-57-530	530 W	49.31	13.69	41.45	12.80	≥20.6%	497 W	Nov 1, 2022
Bi-57-535	535 W	49.46	13.76	41.60	12.88	≥20.8%	502 W	Nov 1, 2022
Bi-57-540	540 W	49.61	13.83	41.75	12.95	≥21.0%	507 W	Nov 1, 2022
Bi-57-545	545 W	49.76	13.90	41.90	13.02	≥21.2%	512 W	Nov 1, 2022

Build & dimensions

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

Dimensions89.4 × 44.6 × 1.38 in2,272 × 1,133 × 35 mm
Module area2.57 m² (27.7 ft²)length × width
Weight60.6 lb (27.5 kg)
Cells144 half-cut cellsPERC
Front glass3.2 mm Low Iron and Tempered glass
Back coverTransparent
FrameAnodized Aluminium Alloy
Junction box(Protection degree / Material ) IP68 / Weatherproof PPO

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.34 %/°C	−0.332 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.25 %/°C	−0.249 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.05 %/°C	+0.032 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.39 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	NMOT 43 ± 2 °C	NOCT 44.6 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

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

Class	Pmax, W	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A
520 W	391.9	46.00	10.94	37.70	10.34
525 W	395.6	46.10	11.00	37.90	10.40
530 W	399.2	46.20	11.05	38.00	10.45
535 W	403.1	46.40	11.11	38.20	10.51
540 W	406.7	46.50	11.16	38.40	10.56
545 W	410.4	46.70	11.22	38.50	10.62

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

Class	Pmax at NOCT	Vmp × Imp at NOCT	Pmax at 200 W/m²	Low-light efficiency vs STC
520 W	383.2 W	37.54 V × 10.21 A	99.6 W	96%
525 W	387.1 W	37.68 V × 10.27 A	100.6 W	96%
530 W	390.7 W	37.83 V × 10.33 A	101.6 W	96%
535 W	394.6 W	37.96 V × 10.39 A	102.6 W	96%
540 W	398.1 W	38.1 V × 10.45 A	103.5 W	96%
545 W	401.7 W	38.24 V × 10.51 A	104.5 W	96%

Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

Max system voltage1,500 V
Max series fuse25 A
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Waaree datasheet

UL 61730ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

UL 61730CEC listing
ISO 14001factory, datasheet
ISO 45001factory, datasheet
ISO 9001factory, datasheet

Warranty & degradation

Waaree datasheet

Product warranty12 years
Performance warranty27 years

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index

PVEL Scorecards

Waaree named Top Performer, 2022–2026

2025, 2026

RETC Overall Highest Achiever

Waaree, manufacturer level

This exact series is not listed in published PVEL Top Performer tables. Results below are for the manufacturer.

RETC PV Module Index — Waaree

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

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

Waaree 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)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

52.1 V

Voc when cold

per panel

33.5 V

Vmp when hot

per panel

Max panels / string

max DC 600 V

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

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

Microinverters (one per panel)

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	52.1 / 33.5 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.39
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	52.1 / 33.5 V	✓ Within range	0.68

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

PanelsCity for chartSystem size

City	kWh / kW / yr	kWh / panel / yr	kWh / system / yr	Sun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles	1,676	888	11,548	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	973	12,643	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	899	11,685	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	871	11,320	5.89
Riverside	1,696	899	11,685	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	914	11,878	6.28

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 530 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	Size	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
Waaree Bi-57 530	530 W	≥20.6%	−0.332	49.31	13.69	89.4 × 44.6 in	brand 5×	—
SEG Solar SEG-525-BTD-BG	525 W	≈26.9%	−0.290	41.1	16.2	67.8 × 44.6 in	product 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	8
JA Solar JAM72D30-530/MB	530 W	≈21%	−0.330	49.3	13.72	—	product 2023, 2024	3
Canadian Solar CS6W-530MB-AG	530 W	≈20.6%	−0.324	48.8	13.8	89.2 × 44.6 in	product 2024	1

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

PDF
AHNAY SERIES Bi-57-520-550 WEL-E&PD-520-550-144-MPB-HC-10
Datasheet · Waaree · Jun 2026
PDF
Limited And Linear Warranty Of PV Modules
Warranty · Waaree · Jun 2026

About Waaree

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

ManufacturerWaaree
Listed in CEC asWAAREE ENERGIES LIMITED
Websitewaaree.com
PVEL Top Performer (manufacturer)5 Scorecards (2022–2026)
RETC PV Module Index2024, 2025, 2026
Current panel series in CEC list22

Other series by SoCal permits

WSMDi · 3BiN-21BiN-01BiN-02BiN-03BiN-05

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Waaree Bi-57 530?

The Waaree datasheet guarantees at least 20.6% module efficiency for the 530 W class (up to 21.2% for 545 W). 530 W over 2.57 m² equals about 206 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 888 kWh per year per 530 W panel in Los Angeles and about 973 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.34 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.6% 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 = 52.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 33.5 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L microinverters?

Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 52.1 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 33.5 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

What does the warranty cover?

12 years on the product and 27 years on performance (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

89.4 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (2,272 × 1,133 × 35 mm), 60.6 lb (27.5 kg).

Is it bifacial?

Yes. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Waaree — datasheet AHNAY SERIES Bi-57-520-550 WEL-E&PD-520-550-144-MPB-HC-10.
SEG Solar — manufacturer datasheet “XXXTFHTPMBSDPN YUKON/Series )BMG$FMM/5ZQF501$PO”.
Canadian Solar — datasheet BiHiKu6 BIFACIAL MONO PERC CS6W-520|525|530|535|540|545|550MB-AG.
Waaree — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2022–2026.
RETC — PV Module Index reports 2024–2026.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).