Side by side on wattage, efficiency, temperature performance and warranty. Winners are highlighted per row.
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Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar CS6W-545MB-AG 10% (600W)
84
SCORE
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Trina Solar
Trina Solar TSM-545DE19 (545W)
78
SCORE
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| DC Electrical Characteristics | ||
| STC Power Rating | 600W545600 | 545W545600 |
| PTC Power Rating | 570.54W513.33570.54 | 513.33W513.33570.54 |
| STC Power per unit of area | 21.7W/ft (233.5W/m) | 19.4W/ft (208.6W/m) |
| Peak Efficiency | 0.23350.20860.2335 | 0.20860.20860.2335 |
| Power Tolerances | 0%/+10% | 0%/+5% |
| Number of Cells | 144110144 | 110110144 |
| Imp | 14.46A14.4617.37 | 17.37A14.4617.37 |
| Vmp | 41.5V31.441.5 | 31.4V31.441.5 |
| Isc | 15.35A15.3518.47 | 18.47A15.3518.47 |
| Voc | 49.4V37.749.4 | 37.7V37.749.4 |
| NOCT | 41°C4143 | 43°C4143 |
| Temp. Coefficient of Power | -0.34%/K | -0.34%/K |
| Temp. Coefficient of Voltage | -0.128V/K | -0.094V/K |
| Series Fuse Rating | 30A | 30A |
| Maximum System Voltage | 1500V | 1500V |
| Mechanical Characteristics | ||
| Type | Mono | Mono |
| Output Terminal Type | Multicontact Connector Type 4 | Multicontact Connector Type 4 |
| Frame Color | Clear | Clear |
| Backsheet Color | data not available | White |
| Length | 89.2in (2,266mm) | 93.9in (2,384mm) |
| Width | 44.6in (1,134mm) | 43.1in (1,096mm) |
| Depth | 1.4in (35mm) | 1.4in (35mm) |
| Weight | 71lb (32.2kg) | 63.1lb (28.6kg) |
| Installation Method | Rack-Mounted | Rack-Mounted |
| Warranty and Certifications | ||
| 80% Power Output Warranty Period | 30yrs2530 | 25yrs2530 |
| 90% Power Output Warranty Period | 12yrs1012 | 10yrs1012 |
| Workmanship Warranty Period | 12yrs | 12yrs |
| UL Fire Classification | Type 29 | data not available |
| Compliances | UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CEC, TUV | UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CUL |
| CSI Listed | ✗ | ✗ |