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Zhejiang Sunpro Power Technology SPDG450-120M10

120 half-cut cells. Power classes 435–470 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Sep 11, 2024UL 61730
Power class
  • Power (STC)450 WCEC nameplate
  • Efficiency≈21.3%calculated from area
  • %/°C Pmax−0.346CEC listing test
  • PTC / STC94.1%PTC 423 W (CEC)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 8 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
SPDG435-120M10435 W40.8013.5534.0712.77≈20.6%409 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG440-120M10440 W41.1013.6034.3212.83≈20.9%414 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG445-120M10445 W41.3013.6534.5612.88≈21.1%418 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG450-120M10450 W41.5013.7034.8112.93≈21.3%423 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG455-120M10455 W41.7013.7535.0612.98≈21.6%428 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG460-120M10460 W41.9013.8035.3113.03≈21.8%433 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG465-120M10465 W42.1013.8535.5613.08≈22.0%438 WSep 11, 2024
SPDG470-120M10470 W42.3013.9035.8113.13≈22.3%443 WSep 11, 2024
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.11 m².

Build & dimensions

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026)

Heat & cold behaviour

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.346 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.274 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.050 %/°C
Operating cell temperatureNOCT 43.2 °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
435 W322.3 W31.4 V × 10.26 A87 W100%
440 W326.2 W31.63 V × 10.31 A88 W100%
445 W329.7 W31.85 V × 10.35 A89 W100%
450 W333.4 W32.09 V × 10.39 A90 W100%
455 W337.1 W32.32 V × 10.43 A91 W100%
460 W340.8 W32.55 V × 10.47 A92 W100%
465 W344.5 W32.78 V × 10.51 A93 W100%
470 W348.3 W33.01 V × 10.55 A94 W100%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

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)
44.1 V
Voc when cold
per panel
28.1 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
13
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 Vdatasheet3–13
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–13
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–13
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window9–11

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V44.1 / 28.1 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.18
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V44.1 / 28.1 V✓ Within range0.58
Enphase IQ8M-72-2-US260–460 W60 V30–45 V44.1 / 28.1 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.38
Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US295–500 W60 V32–45 V44.1 / 28.1 V⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat1.29
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 Angeles1,67675412,0676.08
Palmdale1,83582613,2126.69
Chula Vista1,69676312,2116.11
Huntington Beach1,64373911,8305.89
Riverside1,69676312,2116.21
Santa Clarita1,72477612,4136.28
788Jan788Feb1,012Mar1,117Apr1,104May1,173Jun1,236Jul1,250Aug1,093Sep964Oct829Nov717DeckWh 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 450 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, APVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
Zhejiang Sunpro Power Technology SPDG450-120M10450 W≈21.3%−0.34641.513.7——
Qcells Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 445445 W≈22.8%−0.27640.1613.98brand 11× (2016–2026)40
Hyundai Energy Solutions HiN-T450NF(BK)450 W≈23.2%−0.29839.214.53brand 5× (2017–2025)37
REC Group REC450AA Pure-RX450 W≈22.3%−0.24865.18.81brand 9× (2016–2025)33
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.

Questions & answers

How efficient is the Zhejiang Sunpro Power Technology SPDG450-120M10?

Calculated from the panel area (2.11 m²): about 21.3% for the 450 W class. 450 W over 2.11 m² equals about 213 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 754 kWh per year per 450 W panel in Los Angeles and about 826 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.346 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 17.9% 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 3–13 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 44.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 28.1 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 44.1 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 28.1 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. Qcells — manufacturer datasheet “Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ SERIES 415–440 Wp”.
  3. Hyundai Energy Solutions — datasheet [US] NF(BK)(HiN) Series (N TOPCon Bifacial) 435~445W.
  4. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists.
  5. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  6. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  7. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  8. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  9. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).