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Canadian Solar 240 Watt Solar Panel CS6P-240P
CSI CS6P-240P, 240W Solar Panel
One of the reasons we like the Canadian Solar module is because of their high PTC rating.
To find out why a high PTC rating is important or what a PTC rating is, read the brief report below. It was written byNick Babic, the head of our commercial engineering. His research comes from a 2MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
PTC refers to PVUSA Test Conditions, which were developed to test and compare PV systems as part of the PVUSA (Photovoltaics for Utility Scale Applications) project. PTC are 1,000 Watts per square meter solar irradiance, 20 degrees C air temperature, and wind speed of 1 meter per second at 10 meters above ground level. The higher the PTC rating, the more power you are going to get out of a given module. PV manufacturers use Standard Test Conditions, or STC, to rate their PV products. STC are 1,000 Watts per square meter solar irradiance, 25 degrees C cell temperature, air mass equal to 1.5, and ASTM G173-03 standard spectrum. The PTC rating, which is lower than the STC rating, is generally recognized as a more realistic measure of PV output because the test conditions better reflect "real-world" solar and climatic conditions, compared to the STC rating. Comparison (source: California Energy Commission industry standard: http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/equipment/pv_modules.php )
Chinese manufacturers:
- Canadian Solar CS6P-230p...... PTC: 211.0 W
- Suntech Pluto 230-Udm..PTC: 210.3 W
- Schuco MPE 230 PS 09..PTC: 208.8 W
- Suntech STP 230-20/Wd..PTC: 208.6 W
- Trina TSM-230PA05.PTC: 205.2 W
- Trina TS-230PA05.05..PTC: 206.7 W
- Yingli YL230P-29b..PTC: 206.6 W
US manufacturers:
- SolarWorld SW230 monoPTC: 205.8W (mono black is 205.0W)
- SolarWorld SW230 Poly..PTC: 205.2W
CS6P-230P
KEY FEATURES
- 6 years product warranty (materials and workmanship); 25 years module power output warranty
- Industry leading power tolerance ±5W (±2.1%)
- Strong frames module, passing mechanical load test of 5400 Pa to withstand heavier snow load
- The 1st manufacturer in PV industry certified for ISO:TS16949 (The automated quality management system) in module production since 2003).
- ISO 17025 qualified manufacturer owned testing lab, fully complying to IEC, TUV, UL testing standards
On-grid Module
CS6P is a robust solar module with 60 solar cells. These modules can be used for on-grid solar applications. Our meticulous design and production techniques ensures a high-yield, long-term performance for every module produced. Our rigorous quality control and in-house testing facilities guarantee Canadian Solar's modules meeting the highest quality standards possible.
APPLICATIONS
- On-grid residential roof-tops
- On-grid commercial/ industrial roof-tops
- Solar power stations
- Other on-grid applications
CERTIFICATIONS
- IEC 61215, IEC61730, TUV Safety Class II, UL 1703, CE
- ISO9001:2000: Standards for quality management systems
- ISO/TS16949:2002: The automotive quality management system
- QC080000 HSPM: The Certification for Hazardous Substance Regulations
Electrical Characteristics (STC)
Nominal Maximum Power at STC (Pmax): 240 Watts
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp): 29.9 Volts
Optimum Operating Current (Imp): 8.03 Amps
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 37.0 Volts
Short Circuit Current (Isc): 8.59 Amps
Maximum System Voltage: 600V (UL) / 1000V (IEC)
Maximum Series Fuse Rating: 15 amp
Power Tolerance: +5 Watts
Temperature Coefficient (Pmax): -0.43%/°C
Temperature Coefficient (Voc): -0.34%/°C
Temperature Coefficient (Isc): 0.065%/°C
Temperature Coefficient NOCT: 45°C
Mechanical Specifications
Cell Type: Polycrystalline
Cell Arrangement: 60 (6 x 10)
Dimensions (LWD): 64.5" x 38.7" x 1.6" (1638 x 982 x 40 mm)
Weight:44.1 (20 kg)
Front Cover: Tempered glass
Frame Material: Anodized aluminum alloy
Standard Packaging (Modules per Pallet): 20 pieces
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