Canadian Solar

General information

Manufacturer Canadian Solar

Type 550w

DC Electrical Characteristics

STC Power Rating 550W

PTC Power Rating 521.96W 1

STC Power per unit of area 19.9W/ft2 (214.5W/m2)

Peak Efficiency 21.45%

Power Tolerances 0%/+10%

Number of Cells 144

Nominal Voltage not applicable

Imp 13.2A

Vmp 41.7V

Isc 14A

Voc 49.6V

NOCT 41°C

Temp. Coefficient of Isc 0.05%/K

Temp. Coefficient of Power -0.34%/K

Temp. Coefficient of Voltage -0.129V/K

Series Fuse Rating 25A

Maximum System Voltage 1500V

Mechanical Characteristics

Type Mono PERC

Output Terminal Type Multicontact Connector Type 4

Output Cable Wire Gauge 12 AWG

Output Cable Wire Type PV Wire

Output Cable Wire Length 15.7in (400mm)

Frame Color Clear

Backsheet Color White

Length 89in (2,261mm)

Width 44.6in (1,134mm)

Depth 1.4in (35mm)

Weight 61.3lb (27.8kg)

Installation Method Rack-Mounted

Warranty and Certifications

80% Power Output Warranty Period 25yrs

90% Power Output Warranty Period 10yrs

Workmanship Warranty Period 12yrs

UL Fire Classification Type 1

Compliances UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, CEC