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June 18, 2023 Jason Svarc

In the solar world, panel efficiency has traditionally been the factor most manufacturers strived to lead. However, a new battle emerged to develop the world’s most powerful solar panel, with many of the industry’s biggest players announcing larger format next-generation panels with power ratings well above 600W.

The race for the most powerful panel began in 2020 when Trina Solar revealed the first panel rated at 600W. Not long after, at the SNEC PV Power Expo in China, JinkoSolar unveiled a 610W version of the Tiger Pro panel. Around the same time, Trina Solar announced that a more powerful 660W panel was in development. Amazingly, close to 20 manufacturers at SNEC 2020 showcased panels rated over 600W, with the most powerful being the Jumbo 800W module from JA solar. However, this panel was enormous at 2.2m high and 1.75m wide and will most likely not become commercially available.

Despite the publicity around the many high-powered panels, many PV cell technologies enabling these higher power ratings are universal. Traditional commercial and residential panels have also increased in size and power, with 400W to 500W panels now standard. The considerable increase in power is primarily due to increases in efficiency thanks to many innovations, which we describe later in the article.

Designed for utility-scale systems

The main driver for developing larger, more powerful solar panels stems from the desire to decrease the cost of utility-scale solar farms and ultimately reduce electricity prices. Since larger panels require an equivalent amount of connections and labour compared to smaller panels, the installation cost per kW is reduced, resulting in lower overall cost and decreased LCOE. As explained below, the new high-powered panels are much larger than the ones used on residential rooftops. Those wishing to use ten 700W panels on their home rooftop to get an easy 7kW will be a little disappointed. At this stage, most high-powered panels will only be available for commercial and utility-scale systems, plus the extra-large size is not well suited and challenging to handle on most residential rooftops.

The solar industry has been slowly shifting towards larger, higher-wattage panels. The front runners in the race were traditionally Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, Risen Energy and JA Solar as these well-known companies were the first to launch ultra-power panels with ratings above 600W over the last two years. However, more recently, Jolywood, Huasun and the lesser-known company Akcome have moved forward with panels rated above 700W utilising more efficient N-type TOPCon or heterojunction (HJT) cell technology.

Interestingly, premium module manufacturers SunPower (now Maxeon) and REC are not racing to develop larger format high-power panels. Instead, they are focusing on supplying their traditional residential and commercial customer base with high-efficiency panels. That being said, Sunpower has revealed a larger 540W panel in the next-generation ‘Performance 5’ series.

Most Powerful Solar Panels

List of the most powerful panels currently in production or soon to be released with a maximum panel size of 2.4m high x 1.35m wide. Availability and release dates may vary for different regions.

Make Model POWER Cell size Cell type Efficiency % Avail

Akcome	iPower 7	730 W	210mm	N-Type HJT Bifacial	23.5 %	Q3 2023
Huasun	Himalaya G12	715 W	210mm	N-Type HJT Bifacial	23.0 %	Q1 2023
Risen Energy	Titan	710 W	210mm	N-Type Bifacial	22.5%	Q1 2023
Jolywood	JW-HD132N	700 W	210mm	N-Type TOPCon	22.5 %	Q2 2022
Trina Solar	Vertex N	690 W	210mm	N-Type TOPCon	22.2 %	Q2 2023
TW Solar	210TNC	690 W	210mm	N-Type TOPCon Bifacial	22.2 %	Q2 2023
EGING PV	Aurora Pro	685 W	210mm	N-Type TOPCon	22.0 %	Q2 2023
Canadian Solar	HiKu7	675 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.7 %	Q2 2022
Astronergy	Astro 6	670 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.6 %	Q1 2022
Yingli Solar	Mono GG	670 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.6 %	Q1 2022
Suntech	Ultra X Plus	670 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.6 %	Q1 2022
Seraphim	S5 Bifacial	670 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.6 %	Q1 2022
Talesun	BiPRO	670 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.6 %	Q1 2022
AE Solar	Aurora	665 W	210mm	P-Type PERC	21.4 %	Q2 2022
Jinko Solar	Tiger Pro NEO	620 W	182mm	N-Type TOPCon	22.3 %	Q3 2021
AIKO	Hole Series	625 W	182mm	N-Type Back Contact	23.7 %	Q3 2023
JA Solar	Deep Blue 4.0X	625 W	182mm	N-Type TOPCon Bifacial	22.4 %	Q2 2023

HC = Half-cut cells, MBB = Multi busbars. Maximum panel size = 2.4m high x 1.35m wide.

Larger panel sizes

In the past, most increases in power came from efficiency gains due to advances in solar PV cell technology. While that is partly a driver behind the massive jump in panel wattage, the main factor is the new larger cell and panel sizes being developed together with a higher number of cells per panel. These new cell formats and configurations mean the panels have become physically larger in size. Generally, these large-format panels are best suited for utility-scale solar farms or large commercial installations.

Traditionally, solar panels were available in two main sizes. the standard format 60 cell panels (roughly 1.65m high x 1m wide) used for residential rooftops, and the larger format 72 cell commercial size panels (roughly 2m high x 1m wide). Then half-cut cell panels emerged in roughly the same size but with double the amount of half-size cells at 120 cells and 144 cells. Besides the standard sizes, a few premium manufacturers, such as SunPower and Panasonic, produce unique 96 and 104-cell panels.

The industry-standard panel size for much of the last decade was built around the 156mm x 156mm or 6-inch square cell format. However, the new panel sizes emerging are up to 2.4m long and 1.3m wide and built around the larger 180 and 210mm wafer cell sizes. This is a size increase of 20% to 30% compared to the traditional 2.0m x 1.0m 72-cell panels, which naturally corresponds to a considerable boost in power.

Larger cell sizes

To decrease manufacturing costs and gain efficiency, most manufacturers moved away from the standard 156mm (6”) square cell wafer size in 2020 in favour of larger wafer sizes. While there are a variety of cell sizes under development, a few sizes have emerged as the new industry standard; these include 166mm, 182mm and 210mm. Many of the leading manufacturers, including Jinko, Longi and Canadian, aligned with the 182mm format. Trina Solar is pushing the larger 210mm wafer size, while Longi, the world’s largest mono silicon wafer manufacturer, uses 166mm and 182mm sizes, depending on the application.

To remain competitive, many smaller volume manufacturers may need to align with one of the new wafer sizes to utilise common wafer and equipment suppliers. For a complete history and insight into wafer and PV cell sizing standards, this detailed article from PV Tech examines the various wafer and ingot sizes, technology changes, and manufacturing trends around current and future PV cells.

Along with the different cell sizes, there is a myriad of new panel configurations built around the many cell combinations. The three most popular which have emerged are 66-cell (half-cut 132), 78-cell (half-cut 156), and 84-cell (half-cut 168) panels. The extra-large 210mm cells are also well suited to unique cell dividing formats such as 1/3 cut cells; where the square wafer is divided into three segments rather than the common half-cut or half-size cell.

High-efficiency cells

To achieve these impressive power ratings, panels and cells have not just increased in size, but cell efficiency has improved substantially using numerous new technologies (listed below) along with more advanced rear-side passivation techniques like TOPCon.

• MBB. Multi-busbars
• PERC/PERC. Passivated emitter rear cell
• Heterojunction (HJT)
• TOPCon. Tunnel-Oxide Passivating Contact
• N-type silicon cells
• High-density cells. Reducing inter-cell gaps

Manufacturers are exploring ways to increase power and cell efficiency by spending big on research and development. N-type silicon wafers are one of the best ways to boost efficiency but have traditionally been more costly. However, the price gap between P-type and N-type silicon is reducing as the economies of scale lower the cost of manufacturing the high-performance N-type silicon wafers used as the basis for more efficient HJT and TOPcon cells. In the future, Perovskite cell technology is expected to become stable and viable, allowing manufacturers to create next-generation tandem cells with power levels up to 800W.

MBB. Multi-busbars

Of the many cell improvements, the most common technology used to increase efficiency has been multi-busbars (MBB). Traditional ribbon busbars (5BB or 6BB) are being rapidly phased out in favour of nine or more thin wire busbars (9BB). Some manufacturers, such as REC have even moved to 16 micro-wire busbars in the new Alpha panel series. Wider cells also mean more busbars can fit across the cell surface with 10 or 12 busbars cells also becoming more common.

Bifacial panels featuring MBB are also growing in popularity due to the increased power output by utilising the rear side of the panel to achieve up to 20% or more power (roughly 80W extra). However, bifacial panels are generally only beneficial over light coloured surfaces such as light sandy or rocky ground used in large MW scale solar farms located in more arid areas.

High-density Cells

To further boost panel efficiency and increase power, manufacturers such as Trina Solar have introduced techniques to eliminate the vertical inter-cell gap between cells. Removing the typical 2-3mm vertical gaps and squeezing the cells together results in more panel surface area being available to absorb sunlight and generate power. Manufacturers have developed a number of techniques to minimise or eliminate the gap with the most common being to simply reduce the cell spacing from around 2.0mm to 0.5mm. The reason for this gap was due to traditional larger ribbon busbars requiring 2.0mm to bend and interconnect the front and rear of each cell. However, the transition to using much smaller wire busbars enabled the gap to be reduced significantly.

LONGi Solar is another manufacturer that managed to reduce the inter-cell gap down to 0.6mm by using what the company describes as a “Smart soldering” method using integrated segmented ribbons. This new technology uses a unique triangular busbar design across the front surface of the cell, with a very thin flattened section that bends and runs behind the cell to form the interconnection.

TR. Tiling Ribbon technology

Jinko Solar, currently the world’s largest panel manufacturer, developed what the company refers to as Tiling Ribbon or TR cells. Tiling Ribbon cell technology is the elimination of the inter-cell gap by slightly overlapping the cells creating more cell surface area. This in turn boosts panel efficiency and power output. The tiling ribbon technology also dramatically reduces the amount of solder required through using inter-cell compression joining methods rather than soldering. Shingled cell panels, such as those used in the Sunpower Performance series, uses a similar technology where overlapping thin cell strips can be configured into larger format high-power panels.

Several other leading manufacturers such as Q Cells have taken a similar approach to boost efficiency by completely eliminating the inter-cell gap. However, most manufacturers have taken the more common approach and reduced the inter-cell clearance as much as possible leaving a very small 0.5mm gap; this effectively removes the gap without having to develop new cell interconnection techniques.

N-Type TOPCon silicon cells

Cells built on an N-type silicon substrate offer improved performance over the more common P-type silicon due to a greater tolerance to impurities which increases overall efficiency. In addition, N-type cells have a lower temperature coefficient compared to both mono and multi P-type cells. N-type cells also have a much lower rate of LID or light-induced degradation and do not generally suffer from LeTID (light and elevated temperature induced degradation) which is a common problem with P-type cells.

TOPCon or Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact refers to a specialised rear side cell passivation technique that helps reduce the internal recombination losses in the cell and boosts cell efficiency. The process has been available for several years but is now becoming the new industry standard as manufacturers strive to increase efficiency and performance.

EBL Portable Power Station 500W with 100W Solar Panel

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ITEHIL LiFePO4 Solar Generator 500W (ITEHIL IT500 2100W Solar Panel MC4 Cable)

【Put in Over 500W to Recharging】“Whether you live in a storm-prone area, enjoy off-grid living, or simply like to camp, there’re many reasons to have supplementary power on hand,” said ITEHIL Founder. “We felt it was important to create an efficient solar generator that provide quiet, odorless, and environmentally friendly energy.”

Work with the Top TI Power Management Core

ITEHIL LiFePO4 Power Station have the large display that can be monitors usage of all ports in real time. During the period of use, an early warning reminder is issued for abnormal situations. 8 output ports (including Type-C) to meet the needs of various scenarios.

Parallel Connection Method of ITEHIL Foldable Solar Panel

a. Connect 2 Solar Panels with 4 Out 1 5521 to MC4 Parallel Cableb. Find 1.5M MC4 to XT60 Solar Charging Cable(Accessories for IT500)c. Connect the XT60 Port of 500W Power Station.

a. Connect 2 Solar Panels with 4 Out 1 5521 to MC4 Parallel Cableb. Find 1.5M MC4 to XT60 Solar Charging Cable(Accessories for IT500)c. Connect the XT60 Port of 500W Power Station.

PS: The current after parallel connection is large, in order to improve the efficiency, using the XT60 interface is the best choice.

Product Specifications:

Output:	Input:
2AC output(100-120V 500W)	1DC5525
1DC output 12V/10A(MAX)	1XT60
2USB 10W	Weight:
1QC USB 20W	18.74 lbs
1Type-C 60W	Package Size:
1DC5521 12V	14.171313.4 inch
Battery:	Shell:
LiFePO4	Aluminum alloy plastic
500Wh/144000mAh(10 Years Usage)	3W LED Light(include SOS)
Pure Sine Wave(Not Damage Appliances)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Accessories	2-year material warranty 30-day money back

Longi – 500W 66 Cell Mono Solar Module – LR5-66HPH-500M

With locations across Canada we offer local pickup and affordable delivery.

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Find a better price? Let our team know and we’ll match it or beat it when possible.

Canadian Owned

We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated here in British Columbia.

• Positive power tolerance (0~ 5W)
• High module conversation efficiency
• Slower power degradation enabled by Low LID Mono PERC technology: first year
• Solid PID resistance ensured by solar cell process optimization and careful module BOM selection
• Adaptable to harsh environment: passed rigorous salt mist and ammonia tests
• Outstanding low light performance, average relative efficiency 97.5% or better at 200W/m 2
• Reduced resistive loss with lower operating current
• Higher energy yield with lower operating temperature
• Reduced hot spot risk with optimized electrical design and lower operating current

Shipping Policy

In-Store Pickup

In-store pickup is available for most products. All orders must be paid in full online prior to pickup. Contact us for in store pickup options at our partner warehouses across Canada. Pickups are available Monday – Friday from 7AM – 3PM PST. An email confirmation will be sent to you when your order is ready for pickup.

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Most items will ship via Canada Post, UPS, Canpar or FedEx.

We offer various shipping options. In some cases a third-party supplier may be managing our inventory and will be responsible for shipping your products. Northwest SCADA and its Partners reserve the right to ship with the currier of their choice regardless of currier selected at checkout. Northwest SCADA does not guarantee courier shipping time frames and is not responsible for any delays in shipping once it has left ours or our partners warehouse.

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We offer free Standard Service shipping on sales across Canada. Conditions apply. Northwest SCADA reserves the right to deny free shipping on any order when deemed necessary.

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We do not ship Solar Panels and some other items to the United States. We reserve the right to cancel and refund orders that we cannot ship to the United States with no notice to the customer.

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Thank you for your purchase. We hope you are happy with your purchase. However, if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to us for a refund only. Please see below for more information on our return policy.

We accept returns within 30 days of the date of purchase and must meet the following,

• The product must be new, unused, and in the original packaging.
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Exemptions apply on some orders. See below for more details on orders that are exempt from our return policy.

Solar Panel Return Policy

All solar panel sales are final. No returns, no refunds. No Exceptions. If you have any questions about a product before purchase, please contact us.

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Orders over 10000. Northwest SCADA and its partners reserve the right to refuse a return and/or exchange on any order regardless of order amount. A 35% restocking fee applies to all returns.

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The following items cannot be returned:

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For defective or damaged products, please contact us at the contact details below to arrange a refund or exchange.

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Trina Solar Vertex 500W 150 Cell Monocrystalline Solar Panel

Based on the 210mm large-size silicon wafer and monocrystalline PERC cell, the Vertex comes with several innovative design features allowing high power output of more than 500Wp. Excellent temperature coefficient and low irradiation performance brings the greater power. Furthermore, benefit from square 210mm cells and high-density encapsulation technology, the efficiency of Vertex can reach up to 21%

High Reliability

With stronger resistance against hotspots and excessive temperature, 1/3-cut cells can improve module reliability. The application of multi-busbar cells results in more uniform loads to prevent stress, resulting in better performance even in case of slight cracking.

Multi-busbar technology

Multi-busbar, with the capability to increase light absorption, perfectly matches the large-area cell. Technology integration enables the 500W Vertex modules to achieve higher power and power generation capacity per watt.

210mm silicon wafer

The 500W Vertex module employs cells based on 210mm silicon wafers, which is the largest possible wafer size provided by the semiconductor industry and brings the highest power output.

1/3-cut technology

1/3-cut replaces the traditional half-cut technology and solves the issues resulting from high system current while reducing power loss. And 1/3-cut plus multi-busbar will outperform all other module solutions for 210mm modules, which will help to achieve higher power while minimising manufacturing and hotspot issues, maximising junction box safety, and eliminating power loss associated with inverter current limitation.

ELECTRICAL DATA (STC)
Peak Power Watts-PMAX (Wp)	500
Power Tolerance-PMAX (W)	0 ~ 5
Maximum Power Voltage-VMPP (V)	42.8
Maximum Power Current-IMPP (A)	11.69
Open Circuit Voltage-VOC (V)	51.7
Short Circuit Current-ISC (A)	12.28
Module Efficiency (%)	20.9
MECHANICAL DATA
Solar Cells	Monocrystalline
Cell Orientation	150 cells
Module Dimensions	2176 ×1098× 35 mm (85.67 × 43.23 × 1.38 inches)
Weight	26.3 kg (58.0 lb)
Glass	3.2 mm (0.13 inches), High Transmission, AR Coated Heat Strengthened Glass
Encapsulant Material	EVA
Backsheet	White
Frame	35 mm (1.38 inches) Anodized Aluminium Alloy
J-Box	IP 68 rated
Cables	Photovoltaic Technology Cable 4.0mm² (0.006 inches²), Portrait: N 280mm/P 280mm(11.02/11.02inches) Landscape: N 1400 mm /P 1400 mm (55.12/55.12 inches)
Connector	MC4 EVO2 / TS4

Specifications subject to change. Refer to datasheet for latest information

SKU	TRN.TSM-500DE18M-II-MC4
Model #	TSM-DE18M(II) 500W
Brand	Trina Solar
Shipping Weight	27.0000kg
Shipping Width	2.200m
Shipping Height	0.400m
Shipping Length	1.100m
Shipping Cubic	0.968000000m3
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Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Outback Marine Australia Pty Ltd’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘Outback Marine Australia Pty Ltd’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is. Our ABN is 26082231892. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
• Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
• This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
• All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
• Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
• From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
• Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of Queensland Australia.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how we uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

• name and job title
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services.
• We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.