Middle of its segment, weak in heat
The Elan Shine TOPCon series from Adani Solar answers the needs of installations where maximizing energy yield from limited roof or ground space is critical. The panels use bifacial N-Type TOPCon cells, allowing the module to generate power from reflected and diffused light hitting its rear side as well, meaningfully boosting output from the same installation without increasing its footprint. The multi-busbar technology reduces resistive losses and improves current collection across the entire cell surface, while a low temperature coefficient means the panels retain high performance even on hot days, when conventional P-Type modules see steeper drops. The dual glass construction increases mechanical durability and extends the installation's real-world lifespan, translating into a lower LCOE over the full life cycle. The series is aimed at investors seeking a balance between high efficiency and long-term stability, suited for utility-scale solar farms as well as commercial and high-end residential projects. Low annual degradation combined with a multi-decade power warranty makes this series an attractive alternative to older PERC technology, particularly where a predictable, stable return on investment over several decades is the priority.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Utility-scale and commercial.
Hot climates.
Bottom 8% of the TOPCon 550-600 W segment, against a median of -0.290. Ranked 8,312th in the whole database.
Efficiency up to 23.71% puts the Elan Shine series at the top among comparable TOPCon modules - ahead of Jinko EAGLE G7B (23.69%), Luxen N6 (22.61%), and REC Alpha Pro M (22.5%) at the same 640 Wp maximum power.
Bifacial technology allows the module to generate power from reflected and diffuse light hitting the rear side, which with proper mounting (e.g., over a reflective surface) meaningfully increases energy yield without increasing installation footprint.
Adani Solar guarantees high power output over 30 years, matching the best market standards for N-type technology and exceeding the typical 25-year warranties of older PERC series.
Dual glass construction improves mechanical resistance and protects against moisture-induced degradation (PID), contributing to a longer effective installation lifespan and lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
N-type TOPCon cells do not exhibit the Light-Induced Degradation effect characteristic of older P-type/PERC cells, ensuring more stable energy output from day one of operation.
The product warranty is limited to 12 years, shorter than some Tier-1 competitors (e.g., REC offers up to 25 years of product warranty), which could affect service costs in the second decade of operation despite the 30-year power warranty.
Adani Solar was founded in 2015, considerably later than some peer comparables (REC has operated since 1996), meaning a smaller field-performance data set on long-term module durability compared to more established brands.
- Efficiency of 22.3% matches the TOPCon 550-600W median
- Power density of 222.8 W/m² matches the TOPCon 550-600W median
- -0.32%/°C temperature coefficient - 0.03pp worse than TOPCon 550-600W median (-0.29%/°C), expect higher hot weather losses
- Bifaciality factor of 80% can add 4-12% extra yield with reflective mounting surface
- Ranked #5100 out of 14005 panels for efficiency in the database
Specifications
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
Model: bifaciality × albedo × 0.6 view factor. A first-order estimate, not a yield simulation.
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