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Canadian Solar CS3W-455MS (455W)

Canadian Solar · Residential · 455W

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Score Breakdown

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Power Output 97
Build & Install 93
Efficiency & Real-World Performance 93
Temperature & Climate Resilience 85
Certifications 65
Warranty & Durability 43
88
SCORE /100

30 specs

DC Electrical Characteristics

STC Power Rating455W
PTC Power Rating429.19W
STC Power per unit of area19.1W/ft (206.0W/m)
Peak Efficiency0.206
Power Tolerances0%/+1%
Number of Cells144
Imp11.02A
Vmp41.3V
Isc11.66A
Voc49.3V
NOCT42°C
Temp. Coefficient of Power-0.35%/K
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage-0.133V/K
Series Fuse Rating20A
Maximum System Voltage1000V

Mechanical Characteristics

TypeMono
Output Terminal TypeCanadian Solar T4
Frame ColorClear
Backsheet ColorWhite
Length83in (2,108mm)
Width41.3in (1,048mm)
Depth1.6in (40mm)
Weight54.9lb (24.9kg)
Installation MethodRack-Mounted

Warranty and Certifications

80% Power Output Warranty Period25yrs
90% Power Output Warranty Period10yrs
Workmanship Warranty Period10yrs
UL Fire ClassificationType 1
CompliancesUL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, TUV
CSI ListedNo