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Huasun HSN-210R-B108DNV480
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HSN-210R-B108DNV480

480 Wp HJT Bifacial 97%
ComparePV verdict

Middle of its segment, modest efficiency

Rank 9,417 of 14,005
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Power (Wp)
480
Strong · top 8%
Efficiency (%)
20.90
Weak · bottom 1%
Density (Wp/m²)
209.2
Weak · bottom 1%
Temp (%/°C)
-0.240
Typical · median -0.240
Weight (kg)
30.5
Weak · 7.5 kg above median
Warranty (yrs)
30
Typical · median 30 yrs

The Huasun Kunlun G12R series was designed for vertical installations, where maximizing land use and ensuring stable energy production throughout the day are key. Its main advantage is ultrahigh bifaciality approaching 100%, supported by light conversion film and anti-reflective glass-this allows the modules to effectively capture radiation from both sides, even at less-than-ideal light incidence angles.

In practice, the Kunlun G12R helps address typical challenges faced by conventional PV farms: limited land availability, conflicts with agriculture, and yield losses due to accumulated snow and dust. Vertical installation reduces soiling, simplifies maintenance, and supports dual-generation profiles, better suited to morning and afternoon energy demands.

This solution is ideal for agro-PV projects, installations along infrastructure (roads, screens, railway lines), and applications near industrial sites, where land efficiency and predictable yields are crucial.

Ranking

83 panels in the segment HJT 450-500 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 20.90% 22.77% Weak · bottom 1% 10,072
Power density 209.2 227.7 Weak · bottom 1% 10,081
Temperature coefficient -0.240 -0.240 Typical 13
Weight per kWp 63.5 49.3 Weak · bottom 1% 12,904
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Typical 21
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

5 positive · 5 caution
Best for

Agrivoltaic and commercial.

Not ideal for

Tight roof space, roofs where every square metre has to count and weight-limited structures.

Watch-outs
20.90% module efficiency

Bottom 1% of the HJT 450-500 W segment, against a median of 22.77%. Ranked 10,072nd in the whole database.

209.2 watts per square metre

Bottom 1% of the HJT 450-500 W segment, against a median of 227.7. Ranked 10,081st in the whole database.

63.5 kg per kWp

Bottom 1% of the HJT 450-500 W segment, against a median of 49.3. Ranked 12,904th in the whole database.

What owners get
Triple-layer irradiance capture

Near-100% bifacial ratio, light-conversion film, and anti-reflective coated front glass work in synergy: the rear side captures albedo irradiance almost as effectively as the front, directly increasing annual energy yield in vertical mounting compared to modules with the 70–80% bifacial ratio typical of TOPCon.

Temperature coefficient -0.24%/°C

HJT technology delivers a temperature coefficient of -0.24%/°C vs ~-0.30%/°C for TOPCon and ~-0.35%/°C for PERC. At a module temperature of 65°C (typical Central European summer), the difference vs PERC translates to ~3.6 pp less power loss — a real advantage during peak generation hours.

30-year power warranty (>88% Pmax) + BNEF Tier 1

Huasun guarantees >88% of rated power after 30 years and has maintained BNEF Tier 1 status since Q1 2025 — achieved in record time for a company founded in 2020. Tier 1 bankability is a key requirement for project finance on utility-scale PV farms.

Dual-peak E-W generation profile

Vertical east-west mounting produces two distinct daily generation peaks — morning and afternoon — better matching the load profile of industrial facilities and agrivoltaic sites than a south-facing single-peak system. Research published in Applied Energy (2026) confirms 10–20% higher annual yield for vertical bifacial systems vs monofacial at typical row spacing.

Global HJT segment leader — 20 GW production capacity

Huasun is the world's largest HJT module manufacturer with 20 GW of installed production capacity (end of 2024) and over 10 GW cumulative shipments. This scale supports consistent quality control and reliable batch availability for large-scale projects.

Trade-offs
HJT cost premium over TOPCon

HJT modules are priced at ~$0.38–0.50/W wholesale vs ~$0.28–0.35/W for TOPCon (a 15–40% gap). In projects where the specific advantages of vertical bifaciality are not technically required, the higher module CAPEX raises LCOE and may not be fully offset by the additional energy yield.

Short manufacturer track record vs 30-year warranty

Huasun was founded in 2020 and has approximately 5 years of operational history. The power output warranty covers a 30-year horizon — far exceeding the company's existence. Counterparty risk is higher than with long-established manufacturers such as JA Solar (est. 2005) or Trina Solar (est. 1997), despite confirmed BNEF Tier 1 status.

Notes from the database
  • Efficiency of 20.9% is 1.9pp below the HJT 450-500W median (22.8%)
  • Power density of 209.2 W/m² is 18.5 W/m² below HJT 450-500W median (227.7 W/m²) - needs more roof space
  • Temperature coefficient of -0.24%/°C matches the HJT 450-500W median
  • At 30.5 kg (7.5 kg above HJT 450-500W median of 23.0 kg), requires checking roof load capacity
  • Bifacial design (97% factor) captures reflected light - adds 5-15% yield on ground-mount or white roof

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 480 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 20.90 % Weak Segment median 22.77%
Vmpp · Impp 33.72 V · 14.24 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 40.32 V · 15.04 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 2243×1023×6 mm · 2.29 m² of roof
Weight 30.5 kg Weak Weak · 7.5 kg above median
Cells 108 · HJT Monocrystalline
Bifaciality 97 % Rear output as a share of front
Coefficient Pmax -0.240 %/°C Typical median -0.240 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.220 · 0.040 %/°C
NOCT 44 °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 90.3 % Equals 433 W guaranteed
Degradation 1.00 → 0.30 % First year, then annual

Datasheet charts

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Measured curves published by Huasun in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 480 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.

30-Year Linear Power Degradation Warranty Curve 30-Year Linear Power Degradation Warranty Curve Whole series

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
-
With bifacial gain
-

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

Heat losses
-0.240 %/°C against a segment median of -0.240
-
Bifacial gain
Rear gain over light concrete: -
-

Model: bifaciality × albedo × 0.6 view factor. A first-order estimate, not a yield simulation.

Filter these
Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Huasun HSN-210R-B108DNV480 480 W 20.90% -0.240 30.5 kg You are here
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg +30 W, lighter, +4.1 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg Hotter, lighter, +3.9 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg +25 W, lighter, +3.8 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg Hotter, lighter, +3.6 pp
LR7-54HJD-500M 500 W 24.50% -0.240 23.5 kg +20 W, lighter, +3.6 pp
CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W 500 W 24.50% -0.260 21.4 kg Hotter, lighter, +3.6 pp
HSN-210R-B108DNV485 485 W 21.10% -0.240 30.5 kg +0.2 pp
HSN-210R-B108DNV490 490 W 21.40% -0.240 30.5 kg +10 W, +0.5 pp
HSN-210R-B108DNV495 495 W 21.60% -0.240 30.5 kg +15 W, +0.7 pp
HSN-210R-B108DNV500 500 W 21.80% -0.240 30.5 kg +20 W, +0.9 pp
HS530TC-MHG-D 530 W 22.20% -0.280 28.0 kg +50 W, hotter, +1.3 pp
HS525TC-MHG-D 525 W 22.00% -0.280 28.0 kg +45 W, hotter, +1.1 pp
HS520TC-MHG-D 520 W 21.80% -0.280 28.0 kg +40 W, hotter, +0.9 pp
DX500W-30M 500 W 21.61% -0.400 8.4 kg Hotter, 22 kg lighter, +0.7 pp
HS515TC-MHG-D 515 W 21.60% -0.280 28.0 kg +35 W, hotter, +0.7 pp
TSM-DE18M(II)-515 515 W 21.40% -0.340 26.3 kg Hotter, lighter, -5 yr warranty

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Common questions

6 answered
How does the HJT cell technology in the Kunlun G12R Series differ from standard PERC or TOPCon cells?
HJT (Heterojunction Technology) sandwiches a crystalline silicon wafer between thin amorphous silicon layers on both sides. This delivers a lower temperature coefficient (around -0.24%/°C) than PERC or TOPCon, meaning less power loss on hot days. HJT also carries zero PID degradation risk and inherently high bifaciality — in the Kunlun G12R Series this approaches 100%, unlocking superior energy yield in vertical PV deployments.
What is the actual bifaciality factor of Huasun Kunlun G12R panels and what does it mean in practice?
The Kunlun G12R Series achieves a bifaciality factor close to 100%, meaning the rear side of the module generates nearly as much power as the front face under equivalent irradiance. This is enabled by a light conversion film and anti-reflective coated glass on both sides. In vertical installations the module effectively captures morning irradiance from the east and afternoon irradiance from the west, producing a characteristic dual-peak generation profile.
What warranty does the Huasun Kunlun G12R Series carry, and will the module still perform after 30 years?
Huasun provides a 15-year product warranty covering material and workmanship defects, plus a 30-year linear power warranty. After 30 years of operation, module output is guaranteed to remain at or above 90.3% of nominal power. The extended power warranty is a key input when calculating LCOE and project IRR for large-scale vertical PV farms.
Are Huasun Kunlun G12R panels suitable for agrivoltaic installations, and can crops grow underneath them?
Yes — vertical mounting is the natural application for the Kunlun G12R Series. Vertically oriented modules allow significantly more light to reach the ground compared to conventional tilted arrays, enabling simultaneous crop production. A 96.8 MW AC agri-PV simulation in Blankenfelde, Germany showed Huasun HJT modules increased operating hours by 7.91% and achieved 8.72% lower LCOE versus TOPCon panels, with 3.76% higher IRR.
How does the vertical mounting of Kunlun G12R panels address snow and dust accumulation?
Vertically mounted modules virtually eliminate snow accumulation — snow slides off by gravity without blocking the active surface. Dust and airborne particles also settle far less than on panels tilted at 10–20°. This translates to lower cleaning and O&M costs and more predictable annual energy yield, especially valuable at agricultural sites or dusty industrial locations.
What power variants are available in the Huasun Kunlun G12R Series and why is 500 Wp referenced?
The Kunlun G12R Series spans multiple cell-count configurations: the 108-cell variant covers 480–510 W, the 120-cell covers 545–570 W, and a 132-cell version reaches 720 W at 23.2% efficiency. The 500 Wp rating falls within the 108-cell bracket, well-suited for standard vertical mounting structures. Maximum cell efficiency across the series reaches up to 24.75%.
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