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Vertex S+ G3 78-cell
495–515 W · 78-cell · N-type TOPCon · Dual-glass · Monofacial
Trina Solar
Global Tier-1
Released 2026 · Evidence checked 2026-07-27 · Scored to Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.9.0
78/100
Superior
Overall
Score by category
Architecture & Design
78
Efficiency & Yield
78
Durability (verified)
74
Performance & Degradation
78
Guarantee & Backbone
80
Sustainability
91
Sourced specification values
Published power range495–515 W
Scored benchmark515 W
Cell architectureTOPCon
Module efficiency24.65%
Temp. coefficient Pmax-0.26 %/°C
First-year degradation1%
Annual degradation0.35 %/yr
Product warranty25 yr
Performance warranty30 yr
EncapsulationGlass-glass (framed)
Energy yield test resultField/PAN energy-yield validated
Reliability testingTop Performer (multi-year)
Carbon footprint / EPDEPD verified, <400 kg CO₂/kWp (certified low-carbon manufacturing)
Hail resistanceIEC 61215 standard (25mm)

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

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Vertex S+ G3 78-cell · 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-glass (framed)datasheetSource
ContactAdvanced MBBdatasheetSource +1
Fire classification (IEC 61730)CertifieddatasheetSource
AwardsNot Listednot foundNo link
Efficiency & Yield
Module efficiency (%)24.65datasheetSource
Independent energy yieldField/PAN energy-yield validated3rd partySource
Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C)-0.26datasheetSource
NOCT (C)43datasheetSource
Power tolerance (%)1statedNo link
Durability (verified)
Verified reliabilityTop Performer (multi-year)3rd partySource
Positive loading (MQT16, Pa)5400datasheetSource
Negative loading (MQT16, Pa)4000datasheetSource
PID (IEC TS 62804)Not addressednot foundNo link
Salt mist (IEC 61701)Not Listednot foundNo link
Hail resistanceIEC 61215 standard (25mm)statedNo link
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)Not listednot foundNo link
Damp heat extended (2000h)1000h IEC 61215 standardstatedNo link

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Performance & Degradation
Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)88.85statedNo link
First-year degradation (%)1.0datasheetSource
Annual degradation (%/yr)0.35datasheetSource
Performance guarantee period (yrs)30datasheetSource +1
Guarantee & Backbone
Guarantee period (yrs)25datasheetSource +1
Guarantee assuranceParts & ServicedatasheetSource +2
Warranty transferabilityFully transferable (new owner, no registration required)datasheetSource +1
Financial strength & warranty backingStable / listedsecondaryNo link
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-provensecondaryNo link
Sustainability
Carbon footprint / EPDEPD verified, <400 kg CO₂/kWp (certified low-carbon manufacturing)statedNo link
End-of-life & recycling disclosureTake-back or recycling program publishedstatedNo link

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