review.solar · Sourced values document
Vertex S+ G3 NEG10R.28Z
495–515 W · N-type TOPCon · Dual-glass · Monofacial
Trina Solar
Global Tier-1
Released 2026 · Evidence checked 2026-10-09 · Scored to Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.16.0
74/100
Very good
Overall
Score by category
Architecture & Design
84
Efficiency & Yield
67
Durability (verified)
72
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 resultBrand or series yield-tested; exact model not covered
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 NEG10R.28Z · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica panel rubric v2.16.0), 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 yieldBrand or series yield-tested; exact model not covered3rd partySource +2
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)Independently tested / certifieddatasheetSource
Salt mist (IEC 61701)Severity 6datasheetSource
Hail resistanceIEC 61215 standard (25mm)datasheetSource
Ammonia resistance (IEC 62716)IEC 62716 certifieddatasheetSource
LeTID resistance (IEC TS 63342)Not addressedreviewed absenceSource

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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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