Middle of its segment, weak in heat
The PS-M72(BF) series comprises dual-sided monocrystalline PERC photovoltaic modules that, thanks to bifacial technology, recover additional energy reflected from the ground, roof, or surrounding surfaces of the installation. The use of half-cut cells reduces resistive losses and increases the panel's tolerance to partial shading, resulting in more stable performance under challenging irradiance conditions. A dual tempered glass construction with an anti-reflective coating replaces the traditional rear backsheet, improving mechanical rigidity and extending module lifespan while enabling power generation from both sides of the panel. The design's low susceptibility to PID protects against potential-induced degradation, a key consideration for ground-mounted installations and solar farms operating in higher-humidity environments. Panels in this series perform especially well on high-albedo surfaces such as light-colored roofs, gravel, or snow, where the bifacial effect delivers a measurable increase in energy yield without expanding the installation footprint. It's a solid choice for investors and installers seeking lower LCOE and better weather resilience compared to conventional monofacial modules, while remaining fully compatible with standard mounting systems and inverters used in commercial and industrial installations.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial, utility-scale and shaded-installations.
Hot climates.
Bottom 16% of the PERC 350-400 W segment, against a median of -0.350.
Bifacial technology enables additional energy generation from the rear side of the module, particularly on high-albedo surfaces (light-colored roofs, gravel, snow). In typical ground-mount installations this translates into an additional yield of several to low-teens percent versus comparable monofacial modules of similar power.
Half-cut cell design reduces resistive losses and improves the module's tolerance to partial shading, resulting in more stable output under uneven irradiance compared to full-cell modules.
A dual tempered glass build with an anti-reflective coating replaces the standard rear backsheet, improving mechanical rigidity and limiting power degradation from potential-induced degradation (PID) - relevant for utility-scale installations operating in high-humidity environments.
Philadelphia Solar is a Tier-1 (bankable) manufacturer headquartered in Jordan, operating since 2007 with a 580 MW production facility, which supports project bankability and boosts investor confidence in the supplier.
The manufacturer provides a standard full 25-year linear power warranty along with a 12-year product warranty, consistent with the industry benchmark for Tier-1 PERC modules from this production era.
The PS-M72(BF) series (launched in 2020) has been discontinued, limiting the availability of identical modules for extending an existing installation and potentially complicating warranty service and spare-part matching over the long term.
Efficiency of 19-19.8% is notably lower than comparable 385 Wp modules: Solarwatt Panel vision GM 3.0 pure (20.7%), Suntech Ultra S mini (21.1%), and JA Solar JAM60D20 (20.6%). At the same peak power, the module has a larger footprint, increasing space requirements and mounting structure costs.
- At 19.5% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical PERC 0-400W modules
- At 195.0 W/m² power density, roof space requirements are typical for PERC 0-400W panels
- At -0.37%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for PERC 0-400W panels
- At 22.0 kg (1.5 kg above PERC 0-400W median of 20.5 kg), requires checking roof load capacity
- Bifacial design (75% factor) captures reflected light - adds 4-11% yield on ground-mount or white roof
Specifications
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
Model: bifaciality × albedo × 0.6 view factor. A first-order estimate, not a yield simulation.
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About the PS-M72(BF) series
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