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85.5″ · 2,172 mm
51.3″ · 1,303 mm wide · 1.38″ (35 mm) frame · 78.3 lb (35.5 kg)
Solar panelWaaree

Waaree BiN-02 630

120 half-cut cells, N-type TOPCon, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 620–645 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 615–650 W.

CEC listed · Nov 12, 2024UL 61730Bifacial · 80 ± 10%12-yr product + 30-yr performance warrantyN-type TOPCon
Power class
  • Power (STC)630 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≥22.3%datasheet minimum
  • %/°C Pmax−0.30CEC test: −0.295
  • Performance warranty30 yrdatasheet

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Waaree datasheet · 6 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
BiN-02-620620 W43.2618.1736.1517.15≥21.9%588 WNov 12, 2024
BiN-02-625625 W43.4418.2136.3617.19≥22.1%593 WNov 12, 2024
BiN-02-630630 W43.5618.2636.5617.23≥22.3%598 WNov 12, 2024
BiN-02-635635 W43.7418.3036.7717.27≥22.4%602 WNov 12, 2024
BiN-02-640640 W43.8618.3436.9717.31≥22.6%607 WNov 12, 2024
BiN-02-645645 W43.9818.3937.1817.35≥22.8%612 WNov 12, 2024

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

Waaree datasheets · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.30 %/°C−0.295 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.26 %/°C−0.239 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.05 %/°C+0.037 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.35 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 43 ± 2 °CNOCT 43.9 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

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

ClassPmax, WVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, A
620 W470.041.4414.6533.6913.82
625 W473.841.6114.6933.8913.86
630 W477.541.7814.7234.0813.89
635 W481.341.9514.7534.2713.92
640 W485.142.1214.7834.4613.95
645 W488.942.2914.8134.6513.98

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
620 W463.1 W32.88 V × 14.09 A120.3 W97%
625 W466.9 W33.07 V × 14.12 A121.3 W97%
630 W470.6 W33.25 V × 14.15 A122.2 W97%
635 W474.4 W33.44 V × 14.18 A123.2 W97%
640 W478 W33.63 V × 14.22 A124.2 W97%
645 W481.9 W33.82 V × 14.25 A125.2 W97%
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 · Waaree datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)
Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance; flush roof mounts receive little rear light.

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Waaree datasheets
UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

Warranty & degradation

Waaree datasheet

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
5
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

YearRecognition
2024Test Category High Achiever
2025Overall Highest Achiever
2026Overall 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)
46.2 V
Voc when cold
per panel
30.4 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
12
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 Vdatasheet2–12
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–12
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–12
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–10

Microinverters (one per panel)

No microinverter in the reference set lists this power class in its recommended module power range.
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 Angeles1,6761,05611,6156.08
Palmdale1,8351,15612,7176.69
Chula Vista1,6961,06811,7536.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,03511,3865.89
Riverside1,6961,06811,7536.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,08611,9476.28
758Jan759Feb974Mar1,076Apr1,062May1,129Jun1,189Jul1,203Aug1,052Sep928Oct798Nov690DeckWh 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 630 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · datasheets
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, AWarrantyPVEL (product / brand)
Waaree BiN-02 630630 W≥22.3%−0.29543.5618.2612 / 30 yrbrand 5×
Canadian Solar CS7N-630MB-AG630 W≈20.5%−0.39044.218.23—product 2024
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiS-T630NJ630 W≈22.8%−0.29457.3613.912 / 30 yrbrand 5× (2017–2025)
JinkoSolar JKM630N-66HL4M-BDV630 W≈23.3%−0.29949.4816.212 / 30 yrproduct 2025
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

About Waaree

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

Other series by SoCal permits

WSMDi · 3BiN-21BiN-01BiN-03BiN-05BiN-06

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Waaree BiN-02 630?

The Waaree datasheet guarantees at least 22.3% module efficiency for the 630 W class (up to 22.8% for 645 W). 630 W over 2.83 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 1,056 kWh per year per 630 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,156 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.30 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.5% 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 2–12 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 46.2 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 30.4 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

What does the warranty cover?

12 years on the product and 30 years on performance (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

85.5 × 51.3 × 1.38 in (2,172 × 1,303 × 35 mm), 78.3 lb (35.5 kg).

Is it bifacial?

Yes, bifaciality 80 ± 10%. 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; Waaree was named a Top Performer in 5 Scorecards (2022–2026). RETC named Waaree Overall Highest Achiever in 2025, 2026.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Waaree — datasheet ELITE SERIES BiN-02.
  3. Waaree — datasheet ELITE SERIES BiN-02-615-650 WEL-EPD-615-650-120-BiN-HC-07.
  4. Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NJ(HiS) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 635~645W.
  5. JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
  6. Waaree — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  7. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2022–2026.
  8. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2024–2026.
  9. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  10. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  11. Inverter datasheets — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  12. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  13. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).