44.6″ · 1,134 mm wide · 1.38″ (35 mm) frame · 76.1 lb (34.5 kg)

Solar panelWaaree

Waaree BiN-17 630

Name: Waaree BiN-17 630
Brand: Waaree

156 half-cut cells, N-type TOPCon, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 615–645 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Nov 12, 2024UL 61730Bifacial · 80 ± 10%12-yr product + 30-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2025, 2026N-type TOPCon

Power class

Power (STC)630 WCEC nameplate
Efficiency≥22.5%datasheet minimum
%/°C Pmax−0.30CEC test: −0.308
Performance warranty30 yrdatasheet

Power classes

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

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
BiN-17-615	615 W	56.55	13.78	47.27	13.01	≥22.0%	582 W	Nov 12, 2024
BiN-17-620	620 W	56.71	13.83	47.44	13.07	≥22.2%	587 W	Nov 12, 2024
BiN-17-625	625 W	56.88	13.88	47.60	13.13	≥22.4%	592 W	Nov 12, 2024
BiN-17-630	630 W	57.02	13.94	47.73	13.20	≥22.5%	596 W	Nov 12, 2024
BiN-17-635	635 W	57.18	13.99	47.89	13.26	≥22.7%	601 W	Nov 12, 2024
BiN-17-640	640 W	57.33	14.05	48.01	13.33	≥22.9%	606 W	Nov 12, 2024
BiN-17-645	645 W	57.49	14.11	48.17	13.39	≥23.1%	611 W	Nov 12, 2024

Build & dimensions

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

Dimensions97 × 44.6 × 1.38 in2,465 × 1,134 × 35 mm
Module area2.8 m² (30.1 ft²)length × width
Weight76.1 lb (34.5 kg)
Cells156 half-cut cellsN-type TOPCon
Back coverGlass (dual-glass module)
FrameAnodized Aluminium Alloy

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.30 %/°C	−0.308 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.26 %/°C	−0.245 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.05 %/°C	+0.033 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.35 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	NMOT 43 ± 2 °C	NOCT 43.8 °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
615 W	464.3	53.72	11.12	44.06	10.51
620 W	468.1	53.87	11.16	44.21	10.56
625 W	471.9	54.04	11.20	44.36	10.61
630 W	475.7	54.17	11.25	44.48	10.67
635 W	479.4	54.32	11.29	44.63	10.71
640 W	483.2	54.46	11.34	44.75	10.77
645 W	487.0	54.61	11.39	44.89	10.82

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
615 W	462.1 W	42.7 V × 10.82 A	119.6 W	97%
620 W	465.9 W	42.85 V × 10.87 A	120.6 W	97%
625 W	469.6 W	43 V × 10.92 A	121.5 W	97%
630 W	473.4 W	43.11 V × 10.98 A	122.5 W	97%
635 W	477.1 W	43.26 V × 11.03 A	123.5 W	97%
640 W	480.8 W	43.37 V × 11.09 A	124.4 W	97%
645 W	484.6 W	43.51 V × 11.14 A	125.4 W	97%

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 fuse30 A
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C

Bifacial performance

NLR SAM module library · Waaree datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

BifacialYes
Bifaciality80 ± 10%
Back coverGlass (dual-glass module)

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 datasheet

UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215datasheet
IEC 61730datasheet
ISO 14001factory, datasheet
ISO 45001factory, datasheet
ISO 9001factory, datasheet

Warranty & degradation

Waaree datasheet

Product warranty12 years
Performance warranty30 years

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index

2025, 2026

PVEL Top Performer

this series

Tests passed as Top Performer

DH, LID+LETID, PID

PVEL Scorecards

Waaree named Top Performer, 2022–2026

2025, 2026

RETC Overall Highest Achiever

Waaree, manufacturer level

PVEL Top Performer tests

Year	Product	Tests
2025	BiN-17-xxx	DHLID+LETIDPID
2026	BiN-17-xxx	DHLID+LETIDPID

Tested bill of materials

PVEL-tested factoryIndia
Cell technology (tested BOM)n-type TOPCon
Module design (tested BOM)bifacial - 2.0 glass//2.0 glass
Power class range tested630-675W

Details describe the tested sample, not every module of the series.

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

60.4 V

Voc when cold

per panel

39.6 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	2–9
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–9
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	3–9
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	6–8

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

PanelsCity for chartSystem size

City	kWh / kW / yr	kWh / panel / yr	kWh / system / yr	Sun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles	1,676	1,056	11,615	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	1,156	12,717	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	1,068	11,753	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	1,035	11,386	5.89
Riverside	1,696	1,068	11,753	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	1,086	11,947	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 630 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	Warranty	PVEL (product / brand)
Waaree BiN-17 630	630 W	≥22.5%	−0.308	57.02	13.94	12 / 30 yr	product 2025, 2026
Canadian Solar CS7N-630MB-AG	630 W	≈20.5%	−0.390	44.2	18.23	—	product 2024
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiS-T630NJ	630 W	≈22.8%	−0.294	57.36	13.9	12 / 30 yr	brand 5× (2017–2025)
JinkoSolar JKM630N-66HL4M-BDV	630 W	≈23.3%	−0.299	49.48	16.2	12 / 30 yr	product 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

PDF
ELITE SERIES BiN-17-615-645 WEL-EPD-615-645-156-BiN-HC-04-27.05.2024 35mm
Datasheet · Waaree · Mar 2026
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ELITE-SERIES-BiN-17-615-645-WEL-EPD-615-645-156-BiN-HC-05-03.01.2025 35mm
Datasheet · Waaree · Mar 2026
PDF
ELITE SERIES BiN-17
Datasheet · Waaree · Jun 2026
PDF
ELITE SERIES BiN-17-605-645 WEL-EPD-605-645-156-BiN-HC-06-20.12.2025 35mm
Datasheet · Waaree · Jun 2026
PDF
elite series bin 17 615 645 wel epd 615 645 156 bin hc 05 03012025 35mm 1758778517
Datasheet · Waaree · Mar 2026
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elite series bin 17 605 645 wel epd 605 645 156 bin hc 06 20122025 35mm 1768198989
Datasheet · Waaree · Mar 2026
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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 BiN-17 630?

The Waaree datasheet guarantees at least 22.5% module efficiency for the 630 W class (up to 23.1% for 645 W). 630 W over 2.79 m² equals about 225 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 2–9 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 60.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 39.6 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?

97 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (2,465 × 1,134 × 35 mm), 76.1 lb (34.5 kg).

Is it bifacial?

Yes, bifaciality 80 ± 10%. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

BiN-17-xxx was a PVEL Top Performer in 2025, 2026 (DH, LID+LETID, PID).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
Waaree — datasheet ELITE SERIES BiN-17-615-645 WEL-EPD-615-645-156-BiN-HC-04-27.05.2024 35mm.
Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NJ(HiS) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 635~645W.
JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
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 — 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).