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JST390M(120)

390 Wp Back Contact
ComparePV verdict

Middle of its segment, modest efficiency

Rank 12,424 of 14,005
Compare panels Datasheet PDF
Power (Wp)
390
Weak · bottom 5%
Efficiency (%)
20.30
Weak · bottom 1%
Density (Wp/m²)
202.9
Weak · bottom 1%
Temp (%/°C)
-0.340
Weak · bottom 1%
Weight (kg)
21.0
Weak · bottom 3%
Warranty (yrs)
25
Weak · bottom 11%

The Just Solar JST390-410W(120) series is designed to maximize energy generation from typical rooftops and ground-mounted structures without the need for oversized modules. The use of monocrystalline solar cells and a half-cut design promotes stable operation even with partial shading - which is important on roofs with chimneys, skylights, or installations near trees. In practice, this means more predictable production and easier adaptation to limited space.

The positive power tolerance is also noteworthy, which reduces the risk of disappointment after installation, as well as good performance in low light - in the mornings with fog and cloud cover, which is common in Poland. The manufacturer also highlights the self-cleaning coating, which reduces performance losses due to dirt and lowers maintenance costs.

This solution is ideal for installers and investors looking for modules for homes, small businesses, and farms, where repeatability of parameters, reliability, and quick installation are key.

Ranking

200 panels in the segment Back Contact 290-490 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 20.30% 23.27% Weak · bottom 1% 11,769
Power density 202.9 232.7 Weak · bottom 1% 11,787
Temperature coefficient -0.340 -0.260 Weak · bottom 1% 8,778
Weight per kWp 53.8 48.5 Weak · bottom 3% 7,897
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs Weak · bottom 11% 9,798
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

4 positive · 6 caution
Best for

Residential, commercial and shaded-installations.

Not ideal for

Tight roof space, roofs where every square metre has to count and hot climates.

Watch-outs
20.30% module efficiency

Bottom 1% of the Back Contact 290-490 W segment, against a median of 23.27%. Ranked 11,769th in the whole database.

202.9 watts per square metre

Bottom 1% of the Back Contact 290-490 W segment, against a median of 232.7. Ranked 11,787th in the whole database.

-0.340 %/°C temperature coefficient

Bottom 1% of the Back Contact 290-490 W segment, against a median of -0.260. Ranked 8,778th in the whole database.

What owners get
Back Contact technology – no front-side shading

The Back Contact architecture moves all electrical contacts to the rear of the cell, eliminating busbar shading losses present in conventional front-contact PERC designs. Industry data indicates a 5–7% relative gain in light absorption vs. standard front-contact cells. Combined with the half-cut configuration (120 cells = 60 half-cut pairs), the series also benefits from reduced resistive losses and improved partial-shading response.

Up to 21.3% efficiency – competitive within peer group

Peak module efficiency of 21.3% matches the Luxor Solar Eco Line N-type TOPCon Glass-Glass Bifacial M108 (21.33%) and outperforms both VDS-S144/FNH (20.4%) and Sunket SKT410~430M10-108D4 (21.0%). Achieving this efficiency in a monofacial Back Contact module at 410 Wp max output demonstrates a well-optimized optical cell design.

Favorable temperature coefficient: -0.34%/°C

The manufacturer-specified temperature coefficient of Pmax = -0.34%/°C outperforms typical standard PERC cells (-0.35 to -0.45%/°C) and is on par with many TOPCon modules. In practice, at a module temperature of 65°C, power loss is approximately 8.5%, compared to 10–12% for panels with weaker temperature coefficients, translating to measurably higher summer energy yield.

Standard form factor – easy installation, low weight

Dimensions of 1754×1096×30 mm and a module weight of 21 kg fit within the widely adopted residential format, compatible with common racking systems (Schletter, K2, Esdec). No specialized lifting equipment or reinforced substructures are required, reducing installation time and overall BoS costs.

Trade-offs
Not on BNEF Tier-1 bankable list

Just Solar does not appear on the BloombergNEF Tier-1 bankable manufacturers list (Q1 2026 edition). For commercial projects and solar farms financed through non-recourse debt, lenders typically require modules from Tier-1 manufacturers. This limits the series to prosumer and self-financed installations and may complicate insurance underwriting for larger systems.

10-year product warranty – below market standard

Just Solar offers only a 10-year product warranty (covering manufacturing defects, seals, and frame), whereas Tier-1 manufacturers such as JA Solar, Jinko Solar, and Luxor Solar now provide 15–25-year product warranties as standard. Any physical damage or delamination occurring after the 10-year window falls entirely on the system owner, increasing long-term LCOE risk over a 25-year project horizon.

Monofacial only – missed bifacial yield potential

The JST390-410W(120) series is available only in a monofacial configuration, while the direct peer Luxor Solar Eco Line TOPCon Glass-Glass Bifacial M108 410–430W (21.33%) offers a bifacial variant capable of generating an additional 5–30% energy from reflected irradiance in typical ground-mount installations. Selecting this series for ground arrays or installations over high-albedo surfaces means forgoing measurable annual energy gains.

Notes from the database
  • At 20.3% efficiency, this panel is 0.9pp below the Back Contact 0-400W median of 21.2%
  • 202.9 W/m² power density is 9.2 W/m² below Back Contact 0-400W median (212.1 W/m²) - requires larger installation area
  • -0.34%/°C temperature coefficient - 0.07pp worse than Back Contact 0-400W median (-0.27%/°C), expect higher hot weather losses
  • At 21.0 kg (2.0 kg above Back Contact 0-400W median of 19.0 kg), requires checking roof load capacity
  • Ranked #11769 out of 14005 panels for efficiency in the database

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 390 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 20.30 % Weak Segment median 23.27%
Vmpp · Impp 33.88 V · 11.52 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 40.69 V · 12.21 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 1754×1096×30 mm · 1.92 m² of roof
Weight 21.0 kg Weak Weak · bottom 3%
Cells 120 · Back Contact Monocrystalline
Coefficient Pmax -0.340 %/°C Weak bottom 1% of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.250 · 0.040 %/°C
NOCT 44 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 10 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 25 years Weak bottom 11% · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 81.4 % Equals 305 W guaranteed
Degradation 3.00 → 0.65 % 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
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Lifetime energy
-
Energy value
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Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.

Heat losses
-0.340 %/°C against a segment median of -0.260
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Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Just Solar JST390M(120) 390 W 20.30% -0.340 21.0 kg You are here
LX-440M/182-108+GG 440 W 23.07% -0.240 23.6 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.8 pp
GKA210M340W 340 W 23.00% - 16.2 kg -50 W, +2.7 pp, +5 yr warranty
GKA210M360W 360 W 23.00% - 16.2 kg Lighter, +2.7 pp, +5 yr warranty
GKA210M380W (1/4*4*38) 380 W 23.00% - 17.1 kg Lighter, +2.7 pp, +5 yr warranty
GKA210M400W (1/2*4*20) 400 W 23.00% - 18.0 kg Lighter, +2.7 pp, +5 yr warranty
GKA210M400W (1/4*4*40) 400 W 23.00% - 18.0 kg Lighter, +2.7 pp, +5 yr warranty
GKA210M380W (1/2*4*19) 380 W 23.00% - 17.1 kg Lighter, +2.7 pp, +5 yr warranty
JT440SYK(B) 440 W 22.90% -0.240 23.0 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.6 pp
JST395M(120) 395 W 20.50% -0.340 21.0 kg Very close match
JST400M(120) 400 W 20.80% -0.340 21.0 kg +10 W, +0.5 pp
JST405M(120) 405 W 21.10% -0.340 21.0 kg +15 W, +0.8 pp
JST410M(120) 410 W 21.30% -0.340 21.0 kg +20 W, +1.0 pp
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg +120 W, cooler, +4.7 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg +105 W, cooler, +4.5 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg +115 W, cooler, +4.4 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg +100 W, cooler, +4.2 pp

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Common questions

6 answered
What is Back Contact technology in the Just Solar JST390-410W(120) series and what does it mean in practice?
In Back Contact modules, all electrical connections are routed to the rear side of the panel, leaving the entire front surface active — no busbars shadow the cells. In the JST390-410W(120) series, this results in higher cell efficiency at the same module footprint. For the end user it means more energy harvested from a limited roof area without adding extra panels.
What warranties come with the Just Solar JST390-410W(120) panels?
Just Solar provides a 10-year product warranty covering material and workmanship defects, plus a 25-year linear power output warranty guaranteeing performance stays above the declared degradation schedule. Keep your purchase invoice and installation documentation, as they are typically required when filing a warranty claim.
How does the JST390-410W(120) series handle partial shading — for example from a chimney or dormer window?
The 120-cell half-cut layout divides the module into two independent electrical strings, so shade falling on one portion of the panel does not shut down the entire module. On residential rooftops with chimneys, dormers, or antennas — common in Central Europe — this results in more stable and predictable daily energy production compared to conventional full-cell modules.
How do the Just Solar JST390-410W(120) panels perform in overcast or low-light conditions?
The JST390-410W(120) series is engineered for strong Low Irradiance performance, which matters in climates with frequent morning fog, heavy cloud cover, or diffuse autumn light. The modules maintain high efficiency at reduced irradiance levels, which has a meaningful impact on annual energy yield in regions with moderate solar resources.
Do the JST390-410W(120) panels need frequent cleaning? What does the self-cleaning coating actually do?
The anti-soiling coating on the front glass reduces adhesion of dust, pollen, and particulate matter, allowing rain to wash away most deposits without manual intervention. This translates to less frequent professional cleaning and lower O&M costs — a notable advantage near busy roads, agricultural fields, or industrial emission zones.
How much does the Just Solar JST390-410W(120) panel weigh, and will it fit a standard roof mounting system?
The module weighs approximately 21 kg with dimensions around 1754×1096×30 mm, which is compatible with standard aluminum racking systems commonly used in residential and small commercial installations. Two installers can handle transport and placement without specialized lifting equipment. Always verify roof load capacity with a structural engineer before installing on older timber-frame roofs.
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