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Canadian Solar CS3N-425MS (HiKu Mono PERC 425W)

Residential · 425W · Monocrystalline (PERC, half-cut cells) · Discontinued
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93
SCORE /100
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⭐ General / Balanced📐 Max Efficiency (Tight Roof)🛡️ Durability & Warranty🌡️ Hot-Climate Buyer⚡ High-Output / Commercial-Scale🪶 Easy-Install / Older Roof

Score Breakdown

Warranty & Durability 97
Power Output 93
Efficiency & Real-World Performance 93
Temperature & Climate Resilience 87
Build & Install 73
Certifications 72

DC Electrical Characteristics

STC Power Rating
425W✓ source
STC Power per unit of area
209.0 W/m²✓ source
Peak Efficiency
0.209✓ source
Power Tolerances
0/+5W✓ source
Number of Cells
132 (2 x 11 x 6, half-cut)✓ source
Imp
11.13A✓ source
Vmp
38.2V✓ source
Isc
11.80A✓ source
Voc
45.5V✓ source
NOCT
41±3°C (listed on datasheet as NMOT)✓ source
Temp. Coefficient of Power
-0.34%/°C✓ source
Temp. Coefficient of Voltage
-0.26%/°C✓ source
Series Fuse Rating
20A✓ source
Maximum System Voltage
1500V (IEC/UL), also offered in 1000V (IEC/UL) variant✓ source

Mechanical Characteristics

Type
Monocrystalline (PERC, half-cut cells)✓ source
Output Terminal Type
T4/MC4-compatible connector (PV-KST4/KBT4-UR or EVO2)✓ source
Frame Color
Black (this datasheet variant)✓ source
Length
1940mm✓ source
Width
1048mm✓ source
Depth
35mm✓ source
Weight
22.5kg✓ source

Warranty and Certifications

Workmanship Warranty Period
25 years (this AU black-frame edition; standard editions in other regions typically carry 10-12 years workmanship)✓ source
UL Fire Classification
Type 1 (UL 61730, 1500V) or Type 2 (UL 61730, 1000V) or Class C (IEC 61730)✓ source
Compliances
IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CE, UL 61730, IEC 61701, IEC 62716, FSEC (US Florida), UNI 9177 Reaction to Fire Class 1✓ source