JS380M

Bottom 7% of the 280-480 W band, against a median of -0.310. Ranked 13,081st in the whole database.

Bottom 12% of the 280-480 W band, against a median of 21.22%.

Bottom 12% of the 280-480 W band, against a median of 212.0.

Half-Cut technology splits cells into 144 elements, halving operating current and reducing resistive losses by approx. 75%. This delivers measurably higher energy yield under partial shading and a lower hot-spot risk — critical for utility-scale installations with non-uniform irradiance.

The manufacturer guarantees linear power retention over 25 years, meeting the minimum threshold required by project finance lenders for commercial PV assets. This warranty limits the investor's exposure to unforeseeable energy production losses over the long operational horizon.

Built-in PID (potential-induced degradation) resistance is essential for systems operating above 1,000V DC — standard in commercial rooftop and utility-scale PV plants — where unprotected modules can suffer several percent of annual power loss.

The larger 72-cell (144 half-cut) module means fewer modules per MW of installed capacity, directly lowering Balance of System (BoS) costs: fewer cables, MC4 connectors, mounting clamps, and installation labor-hours per MW compared to standard 60-cell modules.

The aluminum alloy frame is engineered for high mechanical loads (snow load, wind load), ensuring structural integrity on industrial rooftops and ground-mount farms exposed to heavy snowfall or high winds, minimizing the risk of mechanical damage throughout the system's lifetime.

JS Solar does not appear on the BNEF Tier-1 bankable manufacturers list (Q1 2026). For projects seeking non-recourse project financing, absence from this list can be a blocking criterion for lenders or materially increase the cost of debt, limiting the series' suitability for large utility-scale farms requiring external financing.

Module efficiency of 19.18–19.43% is the lowest across all peer comparables at the same 385 Wp peak power: Solarwatt Panel vision GM 3.0 pure (20.7%), JA Solar JAM60D20 (20.6%), and MY Solar M2 series (19.84%). The gap vs. JA Solar is approx. 1.2–1.5 percentage points, directly reducing energy yield per m² of available roof or land area.

P-type PERC cells exhibit LID (light-induced degradation) losses of 1–3% in the first hours of field exposure and a higher temperature coefficient (typically ~-0.37%/°C) compared to modern N-type TOPCon (~-0.30%/°C) or HJT (~-0.24%/°C). The premium PV market in 2025–2026 is transitioning to N-type as the new standard, leaving PERC increasingly behind the technology curve.

The product warranty covers only 10 years, compared to 12 years from JA Solar (a direct peer comparable) and 30 years from Solarwatt Panel vision GM 3.0 pure. The shorter coverage increases the investor's exposure to out-of-warranty repair and replacement costs, particularly relevant for installations with a planned 25-year operational life.