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Best panels for hot climates

Ranked by Pmax temperature coefficient, least negative first. Panels run 20 to 50 degrees hotter than the air around them, so this is the figure that decides summer output. All rankings

Manufacturer
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Active 300 Wp and up Found 13,438 panels
Model Power Efficiency Wp/m² Temp Degr. Weight Tech. Standout
Q.PEAK DUO M-G11S 415 415 Wp 21.30% 212.5 -0.340 0.50% 21.1 kg - Top 21% efficiency
CS6W-530MB-AG BI 530 Wp 20.50% 205.2 -0.340 0.45% 32.3 kg PERC Heavy for its class
CS6W-535MB-AG BI 535 Wp 20.70% 207.1 -0.340 0.45% 32.3 kg PERC Heavy for its class
CS6W-540MB-AG BI 540 Wp 20.90% 209.0 -0.340 0.45% 32.3 kg PERC Heavy for its class
STP665S-D66/Wmh 665 Wp 21.40% 214.1 -0.340 0.55% 33.5 kg TOPCon Fast degradation
Q.PEAK DUO BLK M-G11+ 380 380 Wp 19.80% 198.0 -0.340 0.50% 21.2 kg PERC Cool in heat, top 15%
Q.PEAK DUO RSF XL-G11S.3 / BFG 585 BI 585 Wp 21.00% 209.5 -0.340 0.45% 36.4 kg PERC Heavy for its class
Q.PEAK DUO RSF XL-G11S.3 / BFG 590 BI 590 Wp 21.10% 211.3 -0.340 0.45% 36.4 kg PERC Heavy for its class
CS6W-545MB-AG BI 545 Wp 21.10% 211.0 -0.340 0.45% 32.3 kg PERC Heavy for its class
CS6W-550MB-AG BI 550 Wp 21.30% 212.9 -0.340 0.45% 32.3 kg PERC Heavy for its class
CS6W-520MB-AG BI 520 Wp 20.20% 202.4 -0.340 0.45% 32.2 kg PERC Heavy for its class
CS6W-525MB-AG BI 525 Wp 20.40% 204.3 -0.340 0.45% 32.2 kg PERC Heavy for its class
Q.PEAK DUO RSF XL-G11S.3 / BFG 595 BI 595 Wp 21.30% 213.1 -0.340 0.45% 36.4 kg PERC Heavy for its class
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+ 415 415 Wp 21.10% 211.4 -0.340 0.50% 22.0 kg PERC Space-efficient, top 17%
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3 / BFG 590 BI 590 Wp 21.10% 211.3 -0.340 0.45% 34.9 kg PERC Heavy for its class
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3 / BFG 595 BI 595 Wp 21.30% 213.1 -0.340 0.45% 34.9 kg PERC Heavy for its class
Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G10+ 370 370 Wp 20.60% 206.2 -0.340 0.50% 19.9 kg PERC Space-efficient, top 6%
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3 / BFG 605 BI 605 Wp 21.70% 216.7 -0.340 0.45% 34.9 kg PERC Top 11% efficiency
Q.PEAK DUO M-G11S 400 400 Wp 20.50% 204.8 -0.340 0.50% 21.1 kg - Typical across the board
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+ 400 400 Wp 20.40% 203.7 -0.340 0.50% 22.0 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 22%
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+ 405 405 Wp 20.60% 206.3 -0.340 0.50% 22.0 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 22%
Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+ 410 410 Wp 20.90% 208.8 -0.340 0.50% 22.0 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 22%
Q.PEAK DUO BLK M-G11S 395 395 Wp 20.20% 202.3 -0.340 0.50% 21.1 kg PERC Cool in heat, top 15%
Q.PEAK DUO BLK M-G11S 400 400 Wp 20.50% 204.8 -0.340 0.50% 21.1 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 22%
Q.PEAK DUO BLK M-G11S 405 405 Wp 20.70% 207.4 -0.340 0.50% 21.1 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 22%
Q.PEAK DUO BLK M-G11S 410 410 Wp 21.00% 210.0 -0.340 0.50% 21.1 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 22%
STP555S-C72/Pmh+ BI 555 Wp 21.50% 214.8 -0.340 0.45% 32.0 kg TOPCon Weak in heat
CS7L-590MB-AG BI 590 Wp 20.80% 208.5 -0.340 0.45% 34.5 kg PERC Modest efficiency
CS7L-595MB-AG BI 595 Wp 21.00% 210.2 -0.340 0.45% 34.5 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 20%
CS7L-600MB-AG BI 600 Wp 21.20% 212.0 -0.340 0.45% 34.5 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 21%
CS7L-585MB-AG BI 585 Wp 20.70% 206.7 -0.340 0.45% 34.5 kg PERC Needs more roof
CS7L-605MB-AG BI 605 Wp 21.40% 213.8 -0.340 0.45% 34.5 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 21%
TW405MAP-108-H-F 405 Wp 20.70% 207.4 -0.340 0.55% 20.5 kg PERC Cool in heat, top 24%
CS7L-610MB-AG BI 610 Wp 21.60% 215.5 -0.340 0.45% 34.5 kg PERC Top 18% efficiency
CS7L-605MS 605 Wp 21.40% 213.8 -0.340 0.55% 30.9 kg PERC Typical across the board
CS7L-585MS 585 Wp 20.70% 206.7 -0.340 0.55% 30.9 kg PERC Needs more roof
CS7L-590MS 590 Wp 20.80% 208.5 -0.340 0.55% 30.9 kg PERC Modest efficiency
CS7L-595MS 595 Wp 21.00% 210.2 -0.340 0.55% 30.9 kg PERC Typical across the board
CS7N-645MS 645 Wp 20.80% 207.6 -0.340 0.55% 33.9 kg PERC Needs more roof
CS7N-665MS 665 Wp 21.40% 214.1 -0.340 0.55% 33.9 kg PERC Typical across the board
CS7N-670MS 670 Wp 21.60% 215.7 -0.340 0.55% 33.9 kg PERC Top 13% efficiency
RSM132-8-655BMDG BI 655 Wp 21.10% 210.9 -0.340 0.45% 38.3 kg PERC Heavy for its class
RSM132-8-660BMDG BI 660 Wp 21.20% 212.5 -0.340 0.45% 38.3 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 19%
RSM132-8-650BMDG BI 650 Wp 20.90% 209.2 -0.340 0.45% 38.3 kg PERC Modest efficiency
TSM-DE17M(II)-460W 460 Wp 21.00% 210.4 -0.340 0.55% 24.0 kg PERC Cool in heat, top 19%
TSM-DE17M(II)-435W 435 Wp 19.90% 199.0 -0.340 0.55% 24.0 kg PERC Modest efficiency
RSM132-8-665BMDG BI 665 Wp 21.40% 214.1 -0.340 0.45% 38.3 kg PERC Slow degradation, top 19%
CS7N-675MS 675 Wp 21.70% 217.3 -0.340 0.55% 33.9 kg PERC Space-efficient, top 6%
RSM132-8-660M 660 Wp 21.20% 212.5 -0.340 0.55% 33.5 kg PERC Typical across the board
RSM132-8-665M 665 Wp 21.40% 214.1 -0.340 0.55% 33.5 kg PERC Light for its class, top 22%
Colour key Strong - top 25% of segment Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%
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Technologies

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