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Comparing 2 Solar Panels

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

Q-Cells Q.PEAK DUO
Q-Cells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.3 480 (480W)
85
SCORE
Trina Solar
Trina Solar TSM-505DE18M(II) (505W)
79
SCORE
DC Electrical Characteristics
STC Power Rating 480W480505505W480505
PTC Power Rating 453.61W453.61477.63477.63W453.61477.63
STC Power per unit of area 19.3W/ft (207.3W/m)19.7W/ft (212.5W/m)
Peak Efficiency 0.20730.20730.21250.21250.20730.2125
Power Tolerances 0%/+5%0%/+5%
Number of Cells 156150156150150156
Imp 10.59A10.5911.7511.75A10.5911.75
Vmp 45.33V4345.3343V4345.33
Isc 11.12A11.1212.3512.35A11.1212.35
Voc 53.39V51.953.3951.9V51.953.39
NOCT 42°C414241°C4142
Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.34%/K-0.36%/K
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.144V/K-0.135V/K
Series Fuse Rating 20A20A
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 87.2in (2,216mm)85.7in (2,176mm)
Width 41.1in (1,045mm)43in (1,092mm)
Depth 1.4in (35mm)1.4in (35mm)
Weight 64.2lb (29.1kg)58lb (26.3kg)
Installation Method Rack-MountedRack-Mounted
Warranty and Certifications
80% Power Output Warranty Period 30yrs253025yrs2530
90% Power Output Warranty Period 20yrs102010yrs1020
Workmanship Warranty Period data not available10yrs
UL Fire Classification Type 2data not available
Compliances IEC 61215, IEC 61730, TUVUL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CEC, TUV
CSI Listed