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Compare REC REC280TP vs Canadian Solar CS1U-420MS

REC

REC280TP

Model: REC280TP

Series: REC Series

Manufacturer: REC

Rated Power: 248 Wp

EnergyPal REC Solar Panels REC Series REC280TP
Warranty Terms

Output Warranty:

12 Years of 90% Output Power. 25 Years of 80% Output Power.

Materials Warranty: 10 years


Panel Performance

Rated Power: 248 Wp

Efficiency: 17.0 %

Voltage at Maximum Power VMPP: 31.9 V

Current at Maximum Power IMPP: 8.78 A

Open Circuit Voltage VOC: 39.2 V

Short Circuit Current ISC: 9.44 A

Power Tolerance Positive: + 1.8 %

Maximum System Voltage: 1000.0 V


Solar Panels Thermal Ranges

Operating Temperature Range: 44.3 °C

Temperature Coefficient of Pmax: -0.39 %/°C

Temperature Coefficient of Voc: -0.31 %/°C

Temperature Coefficient of Isc: 0.045 %/°C


Solar Panel Attributes

Weight: 17.9 kg

Cell Type: Poly

Cell Count: unknown

Glass Thickness: unknown

Juntion Box Protection Class: unknown

Cable Length: unknown

Glass Type: unknown

Canadian Solar

CS1U-420MS

Model: CS1U-420MS

Series: HiDM CS1U-400-420MS

Manufacturer: Canadian Solar

Rated Power: 420 Wp

EnergyPal Canadian Solar Solar Panels HiDM CS1U-400-420MS CS1U-420MS
Warranty Terms

Output Warranty:

unknown

Materials Warranty: 12 Years


Panel Performance

Rated Power: 420 Wp

Efficiency: 20.37 %

Voltage at Maximum Power VMPP: 44.9 V

Current at Maximum Power IMPP: 9.37 A

Open Circuit Voltage VOC: 53.8 V

Short Circuit Current ISC: 9.8 A

Power Tolerance Positive: + 1.5 %

Maximum System Voltage: 1500 V


Solar Panels Thermal Ranges

Operating Temperature Range: -40~85 °C

Temperature Coefficient of Pmax: -0.37 %/°C

Temperature Coefficient of Voc: -0.29 %/°C

Temperature Coefficient of Isc: 0.05 %/°C


Solar Panel Attributes

Weight: 23.4 kg

Cell Type: PERC

Cell Count: unknown

Glass Thickness: 3.2 mm

Juntion Box Protection Class: IP 67

Cable Length: 1780 mm

Glass Type: Tempered