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N-Peak 3 Black
390–400 W · N-type TOPCon · Mono-glass
REC
Premium Performance
Released 2021 · Evidence checked 2026-06-16 · Scored to Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.9.0
71/100
Very good
Overall
Score by category
Architecture & Design
74
Efficiency & Yield
57
Durability (verified)
70
Performance & Degradation
82
Guarantee & Backbone
76
Sustainability
60
Sourced specification values
Published power range390–400 W
Scored benchmark400 W
Cell architectureTOPCon
Module efficiency20.3%
Temp. coefficient Pmax-0.34 %/°C
First-year degradation2%
Annual degradation0.25 %/yr
Product warranty20 yr
Performance warranty25 yr
EncapsulationGlass-backsheet (standard or unspecified backsheet)
Energy yield test resultField/PAN energy-yield validated
Reliability testingTested - pass
Carbon footprint / EPDEPD published (intensity disclosed, not low-carbon certified)
Hail resistanceEnhanced hail 35mm certified

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

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N-Peak 3 Black · 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 and the next page are the full record for verification and right of reply.

Architecture & Design
Cell architectureTOPCondatasheetSource
Encapsulation & frame constructionGlass-backsheet (standard or unspecified backsheet)statedNo link
ContactAdvanced MBBdatasheetNo link
Fire classification (IEC 61730)CertifiedstatedNo link
AwardsNot Listednot foundNo link
Efficiency & Yield
Module efficiency (%)20.3datasheetSource
Independent energy yieldField/PAN energy-yield validated3rd partySource
Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C)-0.34datasheetSource
NOCT (C)43est.No link
Power tolerance (%)2datasheetSource
Durability (verified)
Verified reliabilityTested - pass3rd partySource
Positive loading (MQT16, Pa)7000datasheetSource
Negative loading (MQT16, Pa)4000datasheetSource
PID (IEC TS 62804)Independently tested / certifiedstatedNo link
Salt mist (IEC 61701)Not ListedstatedNo link
Hail resistanceEnhanced hail 35mm certifiedderivedNo link
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)Not listedderivedNo link
Damp heat extended (2000h)1000h IEC 61215 standardderivedNo link

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Performance & Degradation
Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)92.0datasheetSource
First-year degradation (%)2.0datasheetSource
Annual degradation (%/yr)0.25datasheetSource
Performance guarantee period (yrs)25datasheetSource
Guarantee & Backbone
Guarantee period (yrs)20datasheetSource
Guarantee assuranceParts onlydatasheetNo link
Warranty transferabilityTransferable (buyer registration required within grace period)est.No link
Financial strength & warranty backingFinancially strong (profitable / strong parent)secondarySource +1
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-provensecondarySource
Sustainability
Carbon footprint / EPDEPD published (intensity disclosed, not low-carbon certified)datasheetSource
End-of-life & recycling disclosureRecyclability claims published, no programstatedNo link

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