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Waaree BiN-21 615

132 half-cut cells, N-type TOPCon, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 600–630 W in the CEC list; datasheet covers 600–635 W.

CEC listed · Apr 13, 2026UL 61730Bifacial · 80 ± 10%12-yr product + 30-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2026N-type TOPCon
Power class
  • Power (STC)615 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≥22.8%datasheet minimum
  • %/°C Pmax−0.30CEC test: −0.288
  • Performance warranty30 yrdatasheet

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Waaree datasheet · 7 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
BiN-21-600600 W48.3015.8240.5414.80≥22.2%571 WApr 13, 2026
BiN-21-605605 W48.5015.8740.7414.85≥22.4%576 WApr 13, 2026
BiN-21-610610 W48.7015.9240.9414.90≥22.6%581 WApr 13, 2026
BiN-21-615615 W48.9015.9741.1414.95≥22.8%586 WApr 13, 2026
BiN-21-620620 W49.1016.0241.3315.00≥22.9%590 WApr 13, 2026
BiN-21-625625 W49.3016.0741.5315.05≥23.1%595 WApr 13, 2026
BiN-21-630630 W49.5016.1241.7215.10≥23.3%600 WApr 13, 2026

Build & dimensions

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

Heat & cold behaviour

Waaree datasheet · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.30 %/°C−0.288 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.26 %/°C−0.234 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.05 %/°C+0.040 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.35 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 43 ± 2 °CNOCT 43.2 °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
600 W453.045.8912.7537.7811.93
605 W457.046.0812.7937.9711.97
610 W461.046.2712.8338.1612.01
615 W464.046.4612.8738.3412.05
620 W468.046.6512.9138.5212.09
625 W472.046.8412.9538.7012.13
630 W476.047.0312.9938.8812.17

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
600 W460.4 W39.12 V × 11.77 A118.4 W99%
605 W464.3 W39.31 V × 11.81 A119.3 W99%
610 W468.1 W39.51 V × 11.85 A120.3 W99%
615 W472 W39.7 V × 11.89 A121.3 W99%
620 W475.8 W39.88 V × 11.93 A122.3 W99%
625 W479.7 W40.08 V × 11.97 A123.3 W99%
630 W483.5 W40.26 V × 12.01 A124.3 W99%
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 datasheet
UL 61730ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

Warranty & degradation

Waaree datasheet

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
2026
PVEL Top Performer
this series
6
Tests passed as Top Performer
DH, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC
5
PVEL Scorecards
Waaree named Top Performer, 2022–2026
2025, 2026
RETC Overall Highest Achiever
Waaree, manufacturer level

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2026BiN-21-xxxDHLID+LETIDMSSPANPIDTC

Tested bill of materials

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

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)
51.8 V
Voc when cold
per panel
34.2 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 Vdatasheet3–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window7–9

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 Angeles1,6761,03111,3386.08
Palmdale1,8351,12912,4146.69
Chula Vista1,6961,04311,4736.11
Huntington Beach1,6431,01011,1155.89
Riverside1,6961,04311,4736.21
Santa Clarita1,7241,06011,6636.28
740Jan741Feb950Mar1,050Apr1,037May1,102Jun1,161Jul1,174Aug1,027Sep906Oct779Nov674DeckWh 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 615 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · Canadian Solar datasheet
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)
Waaree BiN-21 615615 W≥22.8%−0.28848.915.97product 2026
Phono Solar PS610M8GFH-24/TNH610 W≈23.8%−0.29353.814.02product 2024, 2025
ZNShine Solar ZXM7-UHLDD144-615/N615 W≈24%−0.28152.914.72product 2024, 2025, 2026
Canadian Solar CS6.2-66TB-615HP615 W≈22.8%−0.28248.216.02brand 5× (2020–2026)
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-01BiN-02BiN-03BiN-05BiN-06

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Waaree BiN-21 615?

The Waaree datasheet guarantees at least 22.8% module efficiency for the 615 W class (up to 23.3% for 630 W). 615 W over 2.7 m² equals about 228 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 1,031 kWh per year per 615 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,129 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 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 51.8 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 34.2 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?

93.8 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (2,382 × 1,134 × 35 mm), 75 lb (34 kg).

Is it bifacial?

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

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

BiN-21-xxx was a PVEL Top Performer in 2026 (DH, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Waaree — datasheet ELITE-R-SERIES-BiN-21-600-635-WEL-EPD-600-635-132-BiN-HC.
  3. Canadian Solar — datasheet TOPBiHiKu6 Anti-Hail N-type Bifacial TOPCon Technology.
  4. Waaree — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  5. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2022–2026.
  6. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2024–2026.
  7. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC module and inverter libraries (version 2026.7.3).
  8. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  9. Inverter datasheets — Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  10. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  11. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).