Middle of its segment, needs the roof space
The Leapton LP182*210-M-54-NH (Monofacial) series consists of modules based on N-type TOPCon cells in a 210R format with rectangular cells, designed to maximize the module surface area and minimize losses resulting from suboptimal packing. In practice, this translates to more energy from the same roof area or from a limited ground-mounted structure, without the need to add additional panels.
The use of a half-cut configuration helps to stabilize performance under partial shading and thermal loads, while the monofacial design facilitates compatibility with traditional pitched roofs, flat roofs, and commercial installations, where predictability is key. Compared to many competing series, it stands out due to its 210R format and low degradation over time, ensuring long-term high energy production. An additional advantage is the positive power tolerance, which reduces the risk of parameter drift in larger strings, as well as high environmental resistance with a sealed junction box, which is crucial in Polish weather conditions.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Residential, commercial and shaded-installations.
Roofs where every square metre has to count, hot climates and tight roof space.
Bottom 19% of the TOPCon 450-500 W segment, against a median of 225.2.
Bottom 20% of the TOPCon 450-500 W segment, against a median of -0.290.
Bottom 20% of the TOPCon 450-500 W segment, against a median of 22.52%.
Module efficiency reaches up to 22.93% (up to 510 Wp), matching the best N-type series on the market such as Sunlike SKT490~510M12-108D4 (22.93%) and clearly outperforming older constructions like the Trina Vertex Backsheet Monocrystalline module (21.2%).
Rectangular cells in 210R format make better use of module surface area and reduce losses from suboptimal packing, while the half-cut layout limits the impact of partial shading on energy yield.
The manufacturer provides a 30-year power warranty alongside a 25-year product warranty - 5 years longer than the standard 25-year power warranty offered by many tier-1 manufacturers, translating into a longer period of predictable energy production.
Leapton is listed on the BloombergNEF Tier-1 manufacturer list (Q1 2026), confirming manufacturer bankability and easing project financing through banking institutions - important for larger commercial installations.
A 0~+5W power tolerance eliminates the risk of panels being delivered below rated nominal power, reducing mismatch loss risk in longer strings within an installation.
Maximum efficiency of 22.93% is marginally lower than competing series JA Solar JAM60S40 LR (23.0% at the same 510 Wp power rating) - the gap is small, but among premium TOPCon peers it is the only one to achieve a higher figure.
- At 22.0% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical TOPCon 450-500W modules
- At 220.3 W/m², this panel generates 4.8 W/m² less per unit area than TOPCon 450-500W median (225.2 W/m²)
- At -0.30%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for TOPCon 450-500W panels
- #6306 for efficiency, #6093 for temperature performance out of 14005 panels
Specifications
Datasheet charts
Measured curves published by Leapton in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 490 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
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