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700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:37 am
by dan_b
https://www.pv-tech.org/trina-solar-beg ... w-modules/


That’s an impressive power output!

Re: 700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:59 am
by Fintray
And an impressive size! Don't fancy trying to handle a panel that size on the roof. :o

Re: 700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:27 am
by John_S
I wonder how it compares in Watts per sq mtr

Re: 700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:41 am
by Mart
The figures of 22.5% efficiency would appear to be similar to the higher spec panels that are becoming common (~400Wp for more normal sizes). Looking for specs, and seeing suggestions of around 2.3m by 1.3m, so a decent size .... to say the least.

Re: 700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:42 am
by Stinsy
22.5% efficiency is pretty impressive!

Re: 700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:48 am
by Countrypaul
Trina seem to already produce 670W panels that are 2.4x1.3m with a 21.4% efficiiency, so increasing that to 22.5% efficiency as reported would presumably keep the same size.

Re: 700W panels?!

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:53 am
by nowty
The quoted module efficiency for that 700W panel is 22.5%, so is not a technological step up from other (non bifacial) panels available today, its just larger.
EDIT - Mart already pointed that out.

One of the largest currently available in the UK is this Canadian Solar 575W with a module efficiency of 22.3%, its pretty good value too.
https://www.bimblesolar.com/solar/large ... olar-panel

I think the Sunpower ones are the best in efficiency, this 430W panel at around 22.7% but with a price to match.
https://www.itstechnologies.shop/collec ... olar-panel

There is also a 435W Sunpower one with a built in micro inverter at 22.8% efficiency for the ultimate "plug in" type, but they are over £600 a pop. :shock:
https://www.itstechnologies.shop/collec ... olar-panel