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Comparing 2 Solar Panels

Side by side on wattage, efficiency, temperature performance and warranty. Winners are highlighted per row.

JA Solar
JA Solar JAM72S30-540/MR (540W)
77
SCORE
Q-Cells Q.PEAK DUO
Q-Cells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.3 480 (480W)
85
SCORE
DC Electrical Characteristics
STC Power Rating 540W480540480W480540
PTC Power Rating 504.1W453.61504.1453.61W453.61504.1
STC Power per unit of area 19.4W/ft (208.9W/m)19.3W/ft (207.3W/m)
Peak Efficiency 0.20890.20730.20890.20730.20730.2089
Power Tolerances 0%/+5%0%/+5%
Number of Cells 144144156156144156
Imp 12.97A10.5912.9710.59A10.5912.97
Vmp 41.64V41.6445.3345.33V41.6445.33
Isc 13.86A11.1213.8611.12A11.1213.86
Voc 49.6V49.653.3953.39V49.653.39
NOCT 45°C424542°C4245
Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.35%/K-0.34%/K
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.136V/K-0.144V/K
Series Fuse Rating 25A202520A2025
Maximum System Voltage 1500V1500V
Mechanical Characteristics
Type MonoMono
Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4Multicontact Connector Type 4
Frame Color ClearClear
Backsheet Color WhiteWhite
Length 89.7in (2,279mm)87.2in (2,216mm)
Width 44.6in (1,134mm)41.1in (1,045mm)
Depth 1.4in (35mm)1.4in (35mm)
Weight 63.1lb (28.6kg)64.2lb (29.1kg)
Installation Method Rack-MountedRack-Mounted
Warranty and Certifications
80% Power Output Warranty Period 25yrs253030yrs2530
90% Power Output Warranty Period 12yrs122020yrs1220
Workmanship Warranty Period 12yrsdata not available
UL Fire Classification Type 1Type 2
Compliances UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CEC, TUVIEC 61215, IEC 61730, TUV
CSI Listed