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FU 455 MV Silk Nova Duetto All Black

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

Rank 8,180 of 14,269
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Power (Wp)
455
Weak · bottom 23%
Efficiency (%)
22.77
Typical · median 22.52%
Density (Wp/m²)
227.7
Typical · median 225.3
Temp (%/°C)
-0.290
Typical · median -0.290
Weight (kg)
25.5
Weak · 1.8 kg above median
Warranty (yrs)
30
Typical · median 30 yrs

The Silk Nova Duetto All Black series pairs a sleek all-black finish with advanced n-type cell technology, making it a strong fit wherever both performance and roof aesthetics matter. The module relies on bifacial half-cut cells with MBB technology, capturing additional energy reflected off the ground without requiring any changes to standard mounting practices used for monofacial panels. Its glass-glass construction with a black backsheet and black frame paired with a black-grid rear glass eliminates visible stripes and uneven patterns, delivering a uniform, elegant look that is especially valued on pitched residential roofs where appearance matters just as much as energy yield. The panel also stands out for its long-term power stability and very low annual power degradation, translating into consistently high output across its entire service life. Backed by a long-term product and performance warranty and quality oversight from the manufacturer's Italian headquarters, the Silk Nova Duetto All Black is built for investors seeking a predictable, low LCOE alongside a durable, visually refined solar installation.

Ranking

320 panels in the segment N-type 450-500 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 22.77% 22.52% Typical 3,192
Power density 227.7 225.3 Typical 3,006
Temperature coefficient -0.290 -0.290 Typical 2,260
Weight per kWp 56.0 49.7 Weak · bottom 12% 10,518
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Typical 31
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

0 positive · 1 caution
Not ideal for

Weight-limited structures.

Watch-outs
56.0 kg per kWp

Bottom 12% of the N-type 450-500 W segment, against a median of 49.7.

Notes from the database
  • At 22.8% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical N-type 450-500W modules
  • At 227.7 W/m² power density, roof space requirements are typical for N-type 450-500W panels
  • At -0.29%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for N-type 450-500W panels
  • Weight of 25.5 kg is 1.8 kg above N-type 450-500W median (23.7 kg) - verify structural support
  • Ranked #3192 out of 14269 panels for efficiency in the database

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 455 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 22.77 % Typical Segment median 22.52%
Vmpp · Impp 30.23 V · 15.06 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 35.66 V · 16.03 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 1762×1134×30 mm · 2.00 m² of roof
Weight 25.5 kg Weak Weak · 1.8 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 30 years Typical median 30 yrs · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 87.0 % Equals 398 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 455 MV Silk Nova Duetto All Black 455 W 22.77% -0.290 25.5 kg You are here
JKM505T-48HL6M-DB 505 W 25.27% -0.240 22.0 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.5 pp
JKM500T-48HL6M-DB 500 W 25.02% -0.240 22.0 kg +45 W, cooler, +2.2 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg +40 W, lighter, +2.0 pp
JKM495T-48HL6M-DB 495 W 24.77% -0.240 22.0 kg +40 W, cooler, +2.0 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg +50 W, cooler, +1.9 pp
WST-505BKX54-A2 505 W 24.70% -0.260 25.0 kg +50 W, cooler, +1.9 pp
SPR-BE54-HD505 505 W 24.70% -0.260 26.0 kg +50 W, +1.9 pp, +10 yr warranty
FU 400 M Silk Nova Orange Duetto 400 W 20.02% -0.290 25.5 kg -55 W, -2.8 pp
FU 405 M Silk Nova Green Duetto 405 W 20.28% -0.290 25.5 kg -50 W, -2.5 pp
FU 410 M Silk Nova Silver 410 W 20.52% -0.290 21.3 kg -45 W, -2.2 pp, -5 yr warranty
FU 440 M Silk Rhino All Black 440 W 22.02% -0.290 26.6 kg -15 W, -0.8 pp, -5 yr warranty
FU445MV Silk Rhino 445 W 22.27% -0.290 26.6 kg Heavier, -0.5 pp, -5 yr warranty
JKM510T-48HL6M-DB 510 W 25.52% -0.240 22.0 kg +55 W, cooler, +2.8 pp
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg +55 W, cooler, +2.2 pp

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