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Heliene 108HC-400 M10 SL

108HC-400 M10 SL

400 Wp PERC
ComparePV verdict

Strong in heat, no clear weak spot

Rank 10,711 of 14,005
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Power (Wp)
400
Weak · bottom 9%
Efficiency (%)
20.50
Typical · median 20.60%
Density (Wp/m²)
204.8
Typical · median 206.2
Temp (%/°C)
-0.340
Strong · top 24%
Weight (kg)
21.5
Typical · median 22.0 kg
Warranty (yrs)
25
Typical · median 25 yrs

The 108HC M10 SL All Black series from Heliene is a solar module built for residential installations, where roof aesthetics matter just as much as performance. The panel uses half-cut monocrystalline PERC cells, which lowers resistive losses and helps the module handle partial shading better, for example from chimneys, antennas, or neighboring buildings. The fully black color scheme of the frame, backsheet, and interconnect ribbons lets the panel blend visually with virtually any roof covering, an important advantage on single-family homes where the investor cares about the facade's look just as much as the electrical specs. The construction relies on 3.2mm tempered front glass and a reinforced aluminum frame, delivering high resistance to hail, snow load, and strong wind, and therefore durability under the demanding weather conditions typical of the Polish climate. The SL All Black series works equally well for new installations and retrofit projects, where the priority is a combination of high efficiency, aesthetics, and long-term reliability backed by international ISO9001 quality standards.

Ranking

954 panels in the segment PERC 400-450 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 20.50% 20.60% Typical 11,308
Power density 204.8 206.2 Typical 11,370
Temperature coefficient -0.340 -0.350 Strong · top 24% 8,778
Weight per kWp 53.8 53.0 Typical 7,774
Performance warranty 25 yrs 25 yrs Typical 9,798
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

6 positive · 3 caution
Best for

Residential and commercial.

Strengths
-0.340 %/°C temperature coefficient

Top 24% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of -0.350.

What owners get
Half-cut mono PERC cells

The 108 half-cut monocrystalline PERC cells reduce resistive losses and improve partial shading performance (chimneys, antennas, neighboring buildings) compared to full-size cell panels.

BNEF Tier-1 manufacturer

Heliene is the only North American module manufacturer listed as Tier-1 by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, with factories in Ontario and Minnesota, improving project bankability and supply chain stability.

25-year product and power warranty

The manufacturer offers a full 25-year product warranty alongside the 25-year power performance warranty - significantly longer than the typical 10-12 year product warranty offered by many residential-segment competitors.

All Black aesthetic for residential roofs

The fully black frame, backsheet, and interconnect ribbons allow visual matching with any roof covering, an important selling point for single-family home installations where facade aesthetics matter to the investor.

Higher efficiency than some mono/PERC peers

Efficiency of 19.5-20.5% exceeds comparable modules such as MWG Mono (19.32%) and DMEGC GH400M10T-B48HST (15.48%) at the same 400 Wp maximum power.

Trade-offs
Lower efficiency than HJT modules

Efficiency of 19.5-20.5% is clearly below Meyer Burger White (21.7%), which uses heterojunction (HJT) technology, meaning lower energy yield from the same roof area where mounting space is limited.

PERC technology, not N-type

The series is built on older PERC technology, while Heliene already offers N-type (NTYP) variants rated 415-440W with lower LID degradation and better high-temperature performance - buyers seeking the latest technology have a stronger in-brand alternative.

No bifacial variant

The module is monofacial only, excluding additional energy gain from rear-side albedo reflection - an option available in competing series and particularly useful for ground-mount installations or bright flat roofs.

Notes from the database
  • At 20.5% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical PERC 400-450W modules
  • At 204.8 W/m² power density, roof space requirements are typical for PERC 400-450W panels
  • Temperature coefficient of -0.34%/°C matches the PERC 400-450W median
  • In the top 81% for efficiency among all PERC panels

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 400 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 20.50 % Typical Segment median 20.60%
Vmpp · Impp 31.81 V · 12.58 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 37.56 V · 13.30 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 1722×1134×35 mm · 1.95 m² of roof
Weight 21.5 kg Typical Typical · median 22.0 kg
Cells 108 · PERC Monocrystalline
Coefficient Pmax -0.340 %/°C Strong top 24% of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.250 · 0.050 %/°C
NOCT 45 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 25 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 25 years Typical median 25 yrs · median 25 yrs
End-of-warranty output 86.0 % Equals 334 W guaranteed
Degradation 2.00 → 0.50 % 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
-0.340 %/°C against a segment median of -0.350
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Alternatives

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Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Heliene 108HC-400 M10 SL 400 W 20.50% -0.340 21.5 kg You are here
LX-440M/182-108+GG 440 W 23.07% -0.240 23.6 kg Cooler, +2.6 pp, +5 yr warranty
JST-EDMH-(445-465)W-TD (450W class) 450 W 23.05% -0.300 20.5 kg +50 W, +2.6 pp, +5 yr warranty
QNN182-HG450-54 450 W 23.04% -0.290 24.0 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.5 pp
HY440-N108BDD 450 W 23.04% -0.300 23.5 kg +50 W, +2.5 pp, +5 yr warranty
NLBK-27-450 450 W 23.04% -0.300 22.9 kg +50 W, +2.5 pp, +5 yr warranty
RS41-450NBG-E3 450 W 23.04% -0.290 24.5 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.5 pp
108HC-380 M10 SL All Black (Monofacial) 380 W 19.50% -0.340 21.5 kg -20 W, -1.0 pp
108HC-385 M10 SL All Black (Monofacial) 385 W 19.70% -0.340 21.5 kg -15 W, -0.8 pp
108HC-390 M10 SL S1 All Black 390 W 20.00% -0.350 21.5 kg -10 W, -0.5 pp
108HC-395 M10 SL All Black (Monofacial) 395 W 20.20% -0.340 21.5 kg -0.3 pp
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg +110 W, cooler, +4.5 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg +95 W, cooler, +4.3 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg +105 W, cooler, +4.2 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg +90 W, cooler, +4.0 pp
LR7-54HJD-500M 500 W 24.50% -0.240 23.5 kg +100 W, cooler, +4.0 pp
CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W 500 W 24.50% -0.260 21.4 kg +100 W, cooler, +4.0 pp

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Common questions

6 answered
Is the Heliene 108HC M10 SL All Black panel suitable for a residential roof where the installation is visible?
Yes, that is one of this series' main design goals. The fully black frame, backsheet, and interconnect ribbons give the module a uniform, sleek appearance without contrasting white elements. It is a popular choice for front-facing elevations and street-visible roofs, where aesthetics matter as much as electrical performance.
What warranty comes with Heliene 108HC M10 SL All Black modules?
The manufacturer offers a 25-year product warranty and a 25-year power performance warranty, among the longest terms currently available on the market. Heliene is a Canada-based tier-1 manufacturer operating under ISO9001 certification, which adds further confidence in long-term warranty support.
How do half-cut PERC cells in this series differ from standard full-size cells?
Half-cut cells are split in half, so the current flowing through each cell is lower, reducing resistive losses and improving module efficiency. This design also handles partial shading better — for example from a chimney or antenna — since shading on one half of the panel has a smaller impact on overall energy output.
What is the power output of the Heliene 108HC M10 SL All Black, and how many panels are needed for a typical 5 kWp system?
Panels in this series reach up to 400 Wp. Building a system of roughly 5 kWp typically requires around 12-13 modules, depending on the exact power variant chosen from the series and project-specific factors such as available roof area.
Can the 108HC M10 SL All Black panels withstand hail and heavy snow loads?
Yes, the module uses 3.2 mm tempered front glass and a reinforced aluminum frame engineered for higher mechanical loads. This construction improves resistance to hail, strong wind, and snow pressure, making it a suitable choice for climates with significant seasonal weather variation, such as Poland's.
Is the 108HC M10 SL All Black series a bifacial panel?
No, it is a monofacial module, generating power only from the front side. For many residential roof installations this is sufficient and more cost-effective than bifacial panels, since a typical roof mount doesn't allow the rear side to capture meaningful additional light anyway.
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