120 half-cut cells, bifacial, glass (dual-glass module). Power classes 455–500 W in the CEC list.
| Model | Pmax | Voc, V | Isc, A | Vmp, V | Imp, A | Efficiency | PTC | CEC listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDG455-N120M10 | 455 W | 42.10 | 13.83 | 34.76 | 13.09 | ≈21.6% | 432 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG460-N120M10 | 460 W | 42.24 | 13.94 | 34.88 | 13.19 | ≈21.8% | 437 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG465-N120M10 | 465 W | 42.38 | 14.03 | 34.99 | 13.29 | ≈22.0% | 442 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG470-N120M10 | 470 W | 42.52 | 14.12 | 35.11 | 13.39 | ≈22.3% | 446 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG475-N120M10 | 475 W | 42.66 | 14.20 | 35.24 | 13.48 | ≈22.5% | 451 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG480-N120M10 | 480 W | 42.80 | 14.29 | 35.38 | 13.57 | ≈22.7% | 456 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG485-N120M10 | 485 W | 42.94 | 14.38 | 35.52 | 13.66 | ≈23.0% | 461 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG490-N120M10 | 490 W | 43.06 | 14.47 | 35.66 | 13.75 | ≈23.2% | 466 W | Sep 11, 2024 |
| SPDG495-N120M10 | 495 W | 43.21 | 14.56 | 35.80 | 13.83 | ≈23.5% | 471 W | May 1, 2026 |
| SPDG500-N120M10 | 500 W | 43.36 | 14.65 | 35.94 | 13.92 | ≈23.7% | 476 W | May 1, 2026 |
| CEC listing test | |
|---|---|
| Pmax coefficient γ | −0.295 %/°C |
| Voc coefficient β | −0.251 %/°C |
| Isc coefficient α | +0.043 %/°C |
| Operating cell temperature | NOCT 43.4 °C |
| Class | Pmax at NOCT | Vmp × Imp at NOCT | Pmax at 200 W/m² | Low-light efficiency vs STC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 W | 332.3 W | 32.46 V × 10.24 A | 88.4 W | 97% |
| 460 W | 336 W | 32.57 V × 10.32 A | 89.4 W | 97% |
| 465 W | 339.6 W | 32.68 V × 10.39 A | 90.3 W | 97% |
| 470 W | 343.4 W | 32.79 V × 10.47 A | 91.3 W | 97% |
| 475 W | 346.9 W | 32.91 V × 10.54 A | 92.3 W | 97% |
| 480 W | 350.6 W | 33.04 V × 10.61 A | 93.3 W | 97% |
| 485 W | 354.4 W | 33.17 V × 10.68 A | 94.3 W | 97% |
| 490 W | 358.1 W | 33.3 V × 10.75 A | 95.3 W | 97% |
| 495 W | 361.6 W | 33.43 V × 10.82 A | 96.2 W | 97% |
| 500 W | 365.4 W | 33.56 V × 10.89 A | 97.2 W | 97% |
| Inverter | Max DC input | MPPT | Window source | Panels per string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla 1538000-xx-y | 600 V | 60–480 V | datasheet | 3–13 |
| Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US | 600 V | 80–520 V | datasheet | 3–13 |
| Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US | 600 V | 100–500 V | datasheet | 4–13 |
| Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX | 498 V | 234–498 V | CEC test window | 8–11 |
| 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 | 45.1 / 29.4 V | ✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range | 1.25 |
| APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L | 265–570 W | 60 V | 28–45 V | 45.1 / 29.4 V | ✓ Within range | 0.61 |
| Enphase IQ8A-72-2-US | 295–500 W | 60 V | 32–45 V | 45.1 / 29.4 V | ⚠ Works; below MPPT at peak heat | 1.36 |
| City | kWh / kW / yr | kWh / panel / yr | kWh / system / yr | Sun, kWh/m²/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,676 | 796 | 11,942 | 6.08 |
| Palmdale | 1,835 | 872 | 13,074 | 6.69 |
| Chula Vista | 1,696 | 806 | 12,084 | 6.11 |
| Huntington Beach | 1,643 | 780 | 11,706 | 5.89 |
| Riverside | 1,696 | 806 | 12,084 | 6.21 |
| Santa Clarita | 1,724 | 819 | 12,284 | 6.28 |
| Panel | Pmax | Efficiency | γ Pmax (CEC) | Voc, V | Isc, A | PVEL (product / brand) | SoCal permits (series) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang Sunpro Power Technology SPDG475-N120M10 | 475 W | ≈22.5% | −0.295 | 42.66 | 14.2 | — | — |
| REC Group REC475AA Pure-RX | 475 W | ≈23.5% | −0.248 | 65.7 | 9 | brand 9× (2016–2025) | 33 |
| SEG Solar SEG-455-BTD-BG | 455 W | ≈23.3% | −0.262 | 39.76 | 14.11 | product 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | 8 |
| Qcells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.d 475 | 475 W | ≥20.5% | −0.340 | 53.58 | 11.24 | product 2023 | 6 |
Calculated from the panel area (2.11 m²): about 22.5% for the 475 W class. 475 W over 2.11 m² equals about 225 W per square meter.
PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 796 kWh per year per 475 W panel in Los Angeles and about 872 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).
With γ = −0.295 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15.3% below the STC rating.
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 = 45.1 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 29.4 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.
Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 45.1 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 29.4 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.
Yes. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.