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Series 7 TR1
525–550 W · CdTe thin-film · Dual-glass
First Solar
Thin-film
Released 2019 · Evidence checked 2026-08-05 · Scored to Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.14.0
62/100
Good
Overall
Score by category
Architecture & Design
76
Efficiency & Yield
72
Durability (verified)
65
Performance & Degradation
55
Guarantee & Backbone
38
Sustainability
46
Sourced specification values
Published power range525–550 W
Scored benchmark550 W

Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.

Page 2 · Audit sheet: complete sourced record

Series 7 TR1 · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.14.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this page is the full record for verification and right of reply.

Architecture & Design
Cell technology tierCdTe thin-film tierdatasheetSource
Encapsulation & frame constructionFrameless glass-glassderivedNo link
Efficiency & Yield
Module efficiency (%)19.7datasheetSource
Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C)-0.32datasheetSource
Power tolerance (%)5datasheetSource
Durability (verified)
Verified reliabilityTop Performer (multi-year)secondaryNo link
Positive loading (MQT16, Pa)2400datasheetSource
Negative loading (MQT16, Pa)2400datasheetSource
PID (IEC TS 62804)Claimed, no test citedstatedNo link
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)IEC 62716 certifiedstatedSource
Performance & Degradation
Annual degradation (%/yr)0.3datasheetSource
Guarantee & Backbone
Guarantee period (yrs)12datasheetSource

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