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FuturaSun FU 450 M Silk Rhino All Black

450 Wp N-type
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Middle of its segment, heavy for its output

Rank 9,663 of 14,269
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Power (Wp)
450
Weak · bottom 8%
Efficiency (%)
22.52
Typical · median 22.52%
Density (Wp/m²)
225.2
Typical · median 225.3
Temp (%/°C)
-0.290
Typical · median -0.290
Weight (kg)
26.6
Weak · 2.9 kg above median
Warranty (yrs)
25
Weak · bottom 8%

The Silk Rhino All Black series consists of solar panels engineered for the toughest weather conditions - hailstorms, heavy snowfall, and strong wind loads. The module's n-type half-cut M10 cells with multi busbar (MBB) technology reduce power losses under partial shading and deliver stable output throughout the panel's service life. What sets this series apart from the competition is its reinforced mechanical durability, achieved through two extra aluminum bars on the back of the frame and thicker tempered glass - enabling the panels to withstand snow loads up to 7800 Pa and hailstones up to 50 mm in diameter at 111 km/h. The fully black design (All Black), including a black frame and backsheet, gives installations a sleek look on any roof type, a feature appreciated by investors who care about building aesthetics. The Silk Rhino All Black series is aimed primarily at homeowners and businesses located in regions prone to extreme weather events, where standard modules may suffer damage. An additional advantage is its long-term product and performance warranty backed by third-party liability insurance, giving investors genuine financial peace of mind for years to come.

Ranking

320 panels in the segment N-type 450-500 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 22.52% 22.52% Typical 4,237
Power density 225.2 225.3 Typical 4,357
Temperature coefficient -0.290 -0.290 Typical 2,260
Weight per kWp 59.1 49.7 Weak · bottom 3% 12,224
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs Weak · bottom 8% 10,001
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

0 positive · 2 caution
Not ideal for

Weight-limited structures and owners who want a long output guarantee.

Watch-outs
59.1 kg per kWp

Bottom 3% of the N-type 450-500 W segment, against a median of 49.7. Ranked 12,224th in the whole database.

25 year performance warranty

Bottom 8% of the N-type 450-500 W segment, against a median of 30 yrs. Ranked 10,001st in the whole database.

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 450 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 22.52 % Typical Segment median 22.52%
Vmpp · Impp 30.01 V · 15.00 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 35.47 V · 15.97 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1000 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 1762×1134×30 mm · 2.00 m² of roof
Weight 26.6 kg Weak Weak · 2.9 kg above median
Cells 96 · N-type Monocrystalline
Coefficient Pmax -0.290 %/°C Typical median -0.290 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.250 · 0.045 %/°C
NOCT 45 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 15 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 25 years Weak bottom 8% · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 89.0 % Equals 393 W guaranteed
Degradation 1.00 → 0.40 % First year, then annual

Simulations

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Lifetime output & value
30 years at 1200 kWh/kWp/year and €0.50 per kWh
Power in year 30
-
Lifetime energy
-
Energy value
-

Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.

Heat losses
-0.290 %/°C against a segment median of -0.290
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Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
FuturaSun FU 450 M Silk Rhino All Black 450 W 22.52% -0.290 26.6 kg You are here
JKM500T-48HL6M-DB 500 W 25.02% -0.240 22.0 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.5 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg Lighter, +2.3 pp, +5 yr warranty
JKM495T-48HL6M-DB 495 W 24.77% -0.240 22.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.2 pp
JKM490T-48HL6M-DB 490 W 24.52% -0.240 22.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.0 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg Lighter, +2.0 pp, +5 yr warranty
LR7-54HJD-500M 500 W 24.50% -0.240 23.5 kg +50 W, +2.0 pp, +5 yr warranty
CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W 500 W 24.50% -0.260 21.4 kg +50 W, lighter, +2.0 pp
FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto 400 W 20.02% -0.290 25.5 kg -50 W, -2.5 pp, +5 yr warranty
FU 405 M Silk Nova Green Duetto 405 W 20.28% -0.290 25.5 kg -45 W, -2.2 pp, +5 yr warranty
FU 410 M Silk Nova Silver 410 W 20.52% -0.290 21.3 kg -40 W, lighter, -2.0 pp
FU 440 M Silk Rhino All Black 440 W 22.02% -0.290 26.6 kg -10 W, -0.5 pp
FU445MV Silk Rhino 445 W 22.27% -0.290 26.6 kg -0.2 pp
JKM510T-48HL6M-DB 510 W 25.52% -0.240 22.0 kg +60 W, cooler, +3.0 pp
JKM505T-48HL6M-DB 505 W 25.27% -0.240 22.0 kg +55 W, cooler, +2.8 pp
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg +60 W, +2.5 pp, +5 yr warranty
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg +55 W, +2.2 pp, +5 yr warranty

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