| Published power range | 525–550 W |
| Scored benchmark | 550 W |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
Series 7 TR1 · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.9.0), 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 architecture | Thin-film (CdTe) | datasheet | Source |
| Encapsulation & frame construction | Frameless glass-glass | derived | No link |
| Awards | Not Listed | est. | No link |
| Efficiency & Yield | |||
| Module efficiency (%) | 19.7 | datasheet | Source |
| Independent energy yield | Field/PAN energy-yield validated | est. | No link |
| Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C) | -0.32 | datasheet | Source |
| NOCT (C) | 45 | est. | No link |
| Power tolerance (%) | 5 | datasheet | Source |
| Durability (verified) | |||
| Verified reliability | Top Performer (multi-year) | secondary | No link |
| Positive loading (MQT16, Pa) | 2400 | datasheet | Source |
| Negative loading (MQT16, Pa) | 2400 | datasheet | Source |
| PID (IEC TS 62804) | Claimed, no test cited | stated | No link |
| Salt mist (IEC 61701) | Not Listed | est. | No link |
| Performance & Degradation | |||
| Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%) | 89 | est. | No link |
| First-year degradation (%) | 2.0 | est. | No link |
| Annual degradation (%/yr) | 0.3 | datasheet | Source |
| Performance guarantee period (yrs) | 30 | est. | No link |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Guarantee period (yrs) | 12 | datasheet | Source |
| Guarantee assurance | Parts & Service | est. | No link |
| Warranty transferability | Transferable (buyer registration required within grace period) | est. | No link |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Financially strong (profitable / strong parent) | est. | No link |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven | est. | No link |
| Sustainability | |||
| Carbon footprint / EPD | EPD verified, <400 kg CO₂/kWp (certified low-carbon manufacturing) | est. | No link |
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