Trina Solar TSM-DEG18MC.20(II) 490W Bifacial Solar Panel

Description

The TSM-DEG18MC.20(II) 490W monocrystalline photovoltaic module is manufactured by the Chinese company Trina Solar—a pioneer in the alternative energy sector and a recognized leader in the international solar photovoltaic module market. This brand is a consistent member of the Tier 1 list—a special ranking compiled by Bloomberg. Therefore, buyers can be confident in this product.

This panel is part of the Vertex Bificial series. The module is of the bifractional type. When installing such a panel on the ground, You'll get up to 25 % of additional performance from the module. It is important to position the panel so that the albedo of the surface reflecting sunlight is as high as possible.

The main advantage of this panel is its high power output of 490 W. This means fewer panels are needed when designing a photovoltaic array. In addition, the TSM-DEG18MC.20(II) 490W has a high efficiency rating, with a conversion efficiency of 20.3% due to its monocrystalline design. The panel’s half-cell architecture increases its performance under low sunlight conditions and also ensures lower power loss at elevated operating temperatures. Cells of this type are more durable. Overall, the excellent power output is also due to the combination of Multi-Busbar and PERC technologies. MBB technology ensures better current conductivity within the panel due to a greater number of current-carrying paths. Another advantage of this panel is a power reserve of 0–5 W.

In addition, the temperature coefficient of power is -0.361 TP3T/°C, so the module will operate more efficiently at high temperatures, such as in the summer.

 The front of the panel is covered with 3.2 mm tempered glass and can withstand significant mechanical loads (up to 5,200 Pa of snow load and 2,400 Pa of wind load). The frame is made of anodized aluminum, which is more resistant to corrosion. The photovoltaic module operates within a wide range of ambient temperatures—from -40 to +80 °C. The panel complies with numerous quality standards. For example, the TSM-DEG18MC.20(II) 490W has been tested by several different certification bodies, such as TÜV SÜD, CE, and others.

The warranty for the photovoltaic module is 10 years. The linear warranty is 25 years (maintaining more than 80 % of power after 25 years of operation).