| Published power range | 490–505 W |
| Scored benchmark | 505 W |
| Module efficiency | 24.7% |
| Temp. coefficient Pmax | -0.26 %/°C |
| Encapsulation | Glass-glass (framed) |
| Energy yield test result | Not independently yield-tested |
| Reliability testing | Not independently tested |
| Carbon footprint / EPD | Not published |
| Hail resistance | Not listed |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
Max 54-cell · 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 tier | Full rear-contact tier | datasheet | Source |
| Encapsulation & frame construction | Glass-glass (framed) | datasheet | Source |
| Contact | Rear Contact | datasheet | Source |
| Fire classification (IEC 61730) | Certified | datasheet | Source |
| Efficiency & Yield | |||
| Module efficiency (%) | 24.7 | datasheet | Source |
| Independent energy yield | Not independently yield-tested | reviewed absence | Source |
| Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C) | -0.26 | datasheet | Source |
| Durability (verified) | |||
| Verified reliability | Not independently tested | reviewed absence | Source |
| Positive loading (MQT16, Pa) | 5400 | datasheet | Source |
| Negative loading (MQT16, Pa) | 2400 | datasheet | Source |
| PID (IEC TS 62804) | Not addressed | reviewed absence | Source |
| Salt mist (IEC 61701) | Not Listed | datasheet | Source |
| Hail resistance | Not listed | reviewed absence | Source |
| Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716) | Not listed | datasheet | Source |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Guarantee assurance | Not Listed | reviewed absence | Source |
| Warranty transferability | Not transferable / not disclosed | stated | Source |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Financially strong (profitable / strong parent) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Sustainability | |||
| Carbon footprint / EPD | Not published | reviewed absence | Source |
| End-of-life & recycling disclosure | Recyclability claims published, no program | datasheet | Source |
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