230 SOLAR PANEL
EXCEPTIONAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE
BENEFITS
Highest Efficiency
SunPowerTM Solar Panels are the most
efficient photovoltaic panels on the
market today.
More Power
Our panels produce more power in
the same amount of space—up to 50%
more than conventional designs and
100% more than thin film solar panels.
Reduced Installation Cost
More power per panel means fewer
panels per install. This saves both time
and money.
Reliable and Robust Design
Proven materials, tempered front glass,
The SunPowerTM 230 Solar Panel provides today’s highest efficiency and
and a sturdy anodized frame allow
panel to operate reliably in multiple performance. Utilizing 72 all back-contact solar cells, the SunPower
mounting configurations. 230 delivers a total panel conversion efficiency of 18.5%. The panel’s
reduced voltage-temperature coefficient and exceptional low-light
performance attributes provide outstanding energy delivery per peak
power watt.
SunPower’s High Efficiency Advantage - Up to Twice the Power
Thin Film Conventional SunPower
Peak Watts / Panel 65 170 230
Efficiency 9.0% 13.0% 18.5%
Peak Watts / ft (m )
2 2
8 (90) 12 (130) 17 (185)
About SunPower
SunPower designs, manufactures and delivers high-performance
solar electric technology worldwide. Our high-efficiency solar cells
generate up to 50% more power than conventional solar cells.
Our high-performance solar panels, roof tiles and trackers deliver
significantly more energy than competing systems.
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230 SOLAR PANEL
EXCEPTIONAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE
Electrical Data I-V Curve
Measured at Standard Test Conditions (STC): irradiance of 1000W/m², AM 1.5, and cell temperature 25° C
Peak Power (+/-5%) Pmax 230 W
1000 W/m² at 50° C
Rated Voltage Vmpp 41.0 V
1000 W/m²
Rated Current Impp 5.61 A
Current (A)
800 W/m²
Open Circuit Voltage Voc 48.7 V
Short Circuit Current Isc 5.99 A 500 W/m²
Maximum System Voltage UL 600 V
Temperature Coefficients 200 W/m²
Power -0.38% / K
Voltage (Voc) -132.5mV / K Voltage (V)
Current (Isc) 3.5mA / K Current/voltage characteristics with dependence on irradiance and module temperature.
NOCT 45° C +/-2° C
Series Fuse Rating 20 A Tested Operating Conditions
Temperature - 40° F to +185° F (-40° C to + 85° C)
Mechanical Data 113 psf 550kg/m2 (5400 Pa) front – e.g. snow;
Max load
50 psf 245kg/m2 (2400 Pa) front and back – e.g. wind
Solar Cells 72 SunPower all-back contact monocrystalline
Impact Resistance Hail 1 in (25 mm) at 52mph (23 m/s)
Front Glass High transmission tempered glass
Junction Box IP-65 rated with 3 bypass diodes
Dimensions: 32 x 155 x 128 (mm) Warranties and Certifications
Output Cables 1000mm length cables / MultiContact (MC4) connectors Warranties 25 year limited power warranty
Frame Anodized aluminum alloy type 6063 (black) 10 year limited product warranty
Weight 33.1 lbs. (15.0 kg) Certifications Tested to UL 1703. Class C Fire Rating
Dimensions
Grounding Holes
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