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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 2026-08-19 · Scored to Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.14.0
70/100
Very good
Overall
Score by category
Architecture & Design
84
Efficiency & Yield
68
Durability (verified)
56
Performance & Degradation
78
Guarantee & Backbone
73
Sustainability
58
Sourced specification values
Published power range495–515 W
Scored benchmark515 W
Module efficiency24.65%
Temp. coefficient Pmax-0.26 %/°C
First-year degradation1%
Annual degradation0.35 %/yr
Product warranty15 yr
Performance warranty30 yr
EncapsulationGlass-glass (framed)
Energy yield test resultNot independently yield-tested
Reliability testingBrand or series independently tested; exact model not covere
Carbon footprint / EPDNot published
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 v2.14.0), 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 technology tierTOPCon tierdatasheetSource
Encapsulation & frame constructionGlass-glass (framed)datasheetSource
ContactAdvanced MBBdatasheetSource +1
Fire classification (IEC 61730)CertifieddatasheetSource
Efficiency & Yield
Module efficiency (%)24.65datasheetSource
Independent energy yieldNot independently yield-testedreviewed absenceSource +1
Temp coefficient Pmax (%/C)-0.26datasheetSource
NOCT (C)43datasheetSource
Power tolerance (%)1statedSource
Durability (verified)
Verified reliabilityBrand or series independently tested; exact model not coveredreviewed absenceSource +1
Positive loading (MQT16, Pa)5400datasheetSource
Negative loading (MQT16, Pa)4000datasheetSource
PID (IEC TS 62804)Not addressedreviewed absenceSource
Salt mist (IEC 61701)Not Listedreviewed absenceSource
Hail resistanceIEC 61215 standard (25mm)datasheetSource
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)Not listedreviewed absenceSource
LeTID resistance (IEC TS 63342)Not addressednot foundNo link

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Vertex S+ G3 78-cell · continued from page 2 · Solar Analytica rubric Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.14.0.

Performance & Degradation
Guaranteed end-of-warranty output (%)88.85statedSource +1
First-year degradation (%)1.0datasheetSource
Annual degradation (%/yr)0.35datasheetSource
Performance guarantee period (yrs)30datasheetSource +1
Guarantee & Backbone
Guarantee period (yrs)15datasheetSource +1
Guarantee assuranceParts & ServicedatasheetSource
Warranty transferabilityFully transferable (new owner, no registration required)datasheetSource +1
Financial strength & warranty backingStable / listeddatasheetSource +1
Manufacturing track record15+ years, field-provendatasheetSource +1
Sustainability
Carbon footprint / EPDNot publishedreviewed absenceSource
End-of-life & recycling disclosureTake-back or recycling program publisheddatasheetSource +1

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