--- title: "FuturaSun FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto Solar Panel: Specs & Datasheet | ComparePV" description: "FuturaSun FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto solar panel. Specs: 20.02% efficiency, Monocrystalline cells, dimensions, warranty and temperature coefficient." source: "https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-400-m-silk-nova-orange-duetto" image: "https://comparepv.com/og/panel/futurasun-fu-400-m-silk-nova-orange-duetto.png" updated: 2026-11-05 --- # FuturaSun FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto Middle of its segment, heavy for its output 348 panels in the segment N-type 400-450 W ## Identity - **Manufacturer:** FuturaSun - **Model:** FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto - **Series:** Silk Nova Orange Duetto - **Rated power:** 400 W - **Cell technology:** N-type - **Bifacial:** yes ## How it compares Compared against segment N-type 400-450 W (348 panels). | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Power (Wp) | 400 W | 430 W | Weak - bottom 2% | | | Module efficiency | 20.02% | 21.99% | Weak - bottom 4% | 12,388 | | Power density | 200.2 | 218.8 | Weak - bottom 4% | 12,394 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.290 | -0.290 | Typical | 2,260 | | Weight (kg) | 25.5 kg | 22.0 kg | Weak - bottom 1% | | | Performance warranty | 30 yrs | 30 yrs | Typical | 31 | ### Full peer table | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Module efficiency | 20.02% | 21.99% | Weak - bottom 4% | 12,388 | | Power density | 200.2 | 218.8 | Weak - bottom 4% | 12,394 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.290 | -0.290 | Typical | 2,260 | | Weight per kWp | 63.8 | 51.8 | Weak - bottom 1% | 13,160 | | Performance warranty | 30 yrs | 30 yrs | Typical | 31 | ### Watch out for - **63.8 kg per kWp** - Bottom 1% of the N-type 400-450 W segment, against a median of 51.8. Ranked 13,160th in the whole database. - **200.2 watts per square metre** - Bottom 4% of the N-type 400-450 W segment, against a median of 218.8. Ranked 12,394th in the whole database. - **20.02% module efficiency** - Bottom 4% of the N-type 400-450 W segment, against a median of 21.99%. Ranked 12,388th in the whole database. - **Not ideal for:** Weight-limited structures, roofs where every square metre has to count and tight roof space. ## Specification ### Electrical - **Rated power (Pmax):** 400 W - **Efficiency:** 20.02 % - **Voltage at Pmax (Vmp):** 29.01 V - **Current at Pmax (Imp):** 13.79 A - **Open-circuit voltage (Voc):** 35.28 V - **Short-circuit current (Isc):** 14.32 A - **Max system voltage:** 1500 V ### Temperature - **Temperature coefficient of Pmax:** -0.290 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Voc:** -0.280 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Isc:** 0.050 %/degC - **NOCT:** 45 degC ### Cell and construction - **Cell type:** Monocrystalline - **Cell technology:** N-type - **Cell count:** 96 - **Bifacial:** yes ### Physical - **Length:** 1762 mm - **Width:** 1134 mm - **Thickness:** 30 mm - **Weight:** 25.5 kg - **Area:** 2.00 m2 - **Power density:** 200.2 Wp/m2 ### Warranty and degradation - **Product warranty:** 15 years - **Performance warranty:** 30 years - **Output guaranteed at end of warranty:** 87.0 % - **First-year degradation:** 1.00 % - **Annual degradation:** 0.40 % - **Output after 30 years:** 350 W ## Rank in the whole catalogue | Measure | Position | | --- | --- | | Efficiency | 12388 of 14269 | | Power density | 12394 of 14269 | | Temperature coefficient | 2260 of 14269 | | Weight | 13160 of 14269 | | Warranty | 31 of 14269 | ## Datasheet [Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)](https://comparepv.com/datasheets/FuturaSun_96_400W_Silk-Nova-Orange-Duetto_EN-abce82db189a.pdf) ## Alternatives | Panel | Power | How it differs | | --- | --- | --- | | [Luxor Solar LX-440M/182-108+GG](https://comparepv.com/panel/luxor-solar-lx-440m-182-108-gg) | 440 W | +40 W, cooler, +3.1 pp | | [Just Solar JST-EDMH-(445-465)W-TD (450W class)](https://comparepv.com/panel/just-solar-jst-edmh-445-465-w-td-450w-class) | 450 W | +50 W, lighter, +3.0 pp | | [Q-SUN Solar QNN182-HG450-54](https://comparepv.com/panel/qn-solar-pv-limited-qnn182-hg450-54) | 450 W | +50 W, lighter, +3.0 pp | | [Huayao HY440-N108BDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy440-n108bdd) | 450 W | +50 W, lighter, +3.0 pp | | [BYD NLBK-27-450](https://comparepv.com/panel/byd-nlbk-27-450) | 450 W | +50 W, lighter, +3.0 pp | | [Renesola RS41-450NBG-E3](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs41-450nbg-e3) | 450 W | +50 W, lighter, +3.0 pp | | [FuturaSun FU 405 M Silk Nova Green Duetto](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-405-m) | 405 W | +0.3 pp | | [FuturaSun FU 410 M Silk Nova Silver](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-410-m-silk-nova-silver) | 410 W | Lighter, +0.5 pp, -5 yr warranty | | [FuturaSun FU 440 M Silk Rhino All Black](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-440-m) | 440 W | +40 W, +2.0 pp, -5 yr warranty | | [FuturaSun FU445MV Silk Rhino](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu445mv-silk-rhino) | 445 W | +45 W, +2.2 pp, -5 yr warranty | | [Jinko Solar JKM510T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm510t-48hl6m-db) | 510 W | +110 W, cooler, +5.5 pp | | [Jinko Solar JKM505T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm505t-48hl6m-db) | 505 W | +105 W, cooler, +5.2 pp | | [Jinko Solar JKM500T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm500t-48hl6m-db) | 500 W | +100 W, cooler, +5.0 pp | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-510m) | 510 W | +110 W, cooler, +5.0 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a495-mce54mw) | 495 W | +95 W, lighter, +4.8 pp | | [Jinko Solar JKM495T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm495t-48hl6m-db) | 495 W | +95 W, cooler, +4.8 pp | --- Source: https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-400-m-silk-nova-orange-duetto Not in this file, on the page: a thirty-year output simulator and alternatives filtered by how closely they match these dimensions.