--- title: "FuturaSun FU 450 M Silk Rhino All Black Solar Panel: Specs & Datasheet | ComparePV" description: "FuturaSun FU 450 M Silk Rhino All Black solar panel. Specs: 22.52% efficiency, Monocrystalline cells, dimensions, warranty and temperature coefficient." source: "https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-450-m-silk-rhino-all-black" image: "https://comparepv.com/og/panel/futurasun-fu-450-m-silk-rhino-all-black.png" updated: 2026-11-05 --- # FuturaSun FU 450 M Silk Rhino All Black Middle of its segment, heavy for its output 320 panels in the segment N-type 450-500 W ## Identity - **Manufacturer:** FuturaSun - **Model:** FU 450 M Silk Rhino All Black - **Series:** Silk Rhino All Black - **Rated power:** 450 W - **Cell technology:** N-type ## How it compares Compared against segment N-type 450-500 W (320 panels). | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Power (Wp) | 450 W | 470 W | Weak - bottom 8% | | | 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 (kg) | 26.6 kg | 23.7 kg | Weak - bottom 3% | | | Performance warranty | 25 yrs | 30 yrs | Weak - bottom 8% | 10,001 | ### Full peer table | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | 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 | ### Watch out for - **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. - **Not ideal for:** Weight-limited structures and owners who want a long output guarantee. ## Specification ### Electrical - **Rated power (Pmax):** 450 W - **Efficiency:** 22.52 % - **Voltage at Pmax (Vmp):** 30.01 V - **Current at Pmax (Imp):** 15.00 A - **Open-circuit voltage (Voc):** 35.47 V - **Short-circuit current (Isc):** 15.97 A - **Max system voltage:** 1000 V ### Temperature - **Temperature coefficient of Pmax:** -0.290 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Voc:** -0.250 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Isc:** 0.045 %/degC - **NOCT:** 45 degC ### Cell and construction - **Cell type:** Monocrystalline - **Cell technology:** N-type - **Cell count:** 96 ### Physical - **Length:** 1762 mm - **Width:** 1134 mm - **Thickness:** 30 mm - **Weight:** 26.6 kg - **Area:** 2.00 m2 - **Power density:** 225.2 Wp/m2 ### Warranty and degradation - **Product warranty:** 15 years - **Performance warranty:** 25 years - **Output guaranteed at end of warranty:** 89.0 % - **First-year degradation:** 1.00 % - **Annual degradation:** 0.40 % - **Output after 30 years:** 393 W ## Rank in the whole catalogue | Measure | Position | | --- | --- | | Efficiency | 4237 of 14269 | | Power density | 4357 of 14269 | | Temperature coefficient | 2260 of 14269 | | Weight | 12224 of 14269 | | Warranty | 10001 of 14269 | ## About this series 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. ## Datasheet [Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)](https://comparepv.com/datasheets/FuturaSun_96_440-450W_Silk-Rhino-All-Black_EN-6a9ec17cf77e.pdf) ## Alternatives | Panel | Power | How it differs | | --- | --- | --- | | [Jinko Solar JKM500T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm500t-48hl6m-db) | 500 W | +50 W, cooler, +2.5 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a495-mce54mw) | 495 W | Lighter, +2.3 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Jinko Solar JKM495T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm495t-48hl6m-db) | 495 W | Cooler, lighter, +2.2 pp | | [Jinko Solar JKM490T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm490t-48hl6m-db) | 490 W | Cooler, lighter, +2.0 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a490-mce54mw) | 490 W | Lighter, +2.0 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-500m) | 500 W | +50 W, +2.0 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Talesun CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W](https://comparepv.com/panel/talesun-cipro-tn9c54m-500w) | 500 W | +50 W, lighter, +2.0 pp | | [FuturaSun FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-400-m-silk-nova-orange-duetto) | 400 W | -50 W, -2.5 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [FuturaSun FU 405 M Silk Nova Green Duetto](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-405-m) | 405 W | -45 W, -2.2 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [FuturaSun FU 410 M Silk Nova Silver](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-410-m-silk-nova-silver) | 410 W | -40 W, lighter, -2.0 pp | | [FuturaSun FU 440 M Silk Rhino All Black](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-440-m) | 440 W | -10 W, -0.5 pp | | [FuturaSun FU445MV Silk Rhino](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu445mv-silk-rhino) | 445 W | -0.2 pp | | [Jinko Solar JKM510T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm510t-48hl6m-db) | 510 W | +60 W, cooler, +3.0 pp | | [Jinko Solar JKM505T-48HL6M-DB](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm505t-48hl6m-db) | 505 W | +55 W, cooler, +2.8 pp | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-510m) | 510 W | +60 W, +2.5 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-505M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-505m) | 505 W | +55 W, +2.2 pp, +5 yr warranty | --- Source: https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-450-m-silk-rhino-all-black Not in this file, on the page: a thirty-year output simulator and alternatives filtered by how closely they match these dimensions.