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PolyCrown Solar Tech Brand review

ODA445-30V-MHD

445 Wp Monocrystalline Bifacial 70%
ComparePV verdict

Middle of its segment, heavy for its output

Rank 10,422 of 14,005
Compare panels Datasheet PDF
Power (Wp)
445
Typical for its class
Efficiency (%)
20.62
Typical · median 21.50%
Density (Wp/m²)
206.2
Typical · median 215.1
Temp (%/°C)
-0.350
Weak · bottom 20%
Weight (kg)
27.2
Weak · 3.7 kg above median
Warranty (yrs)
30
Typical · median 30 yrs

PolyCrown Solar Tech ODA-120MHD panels are advanced modules based on N-type TOPCon cell technology, setting new efficiency standards in the Polish photovoltaic sector. Thanks to the bifacial glass-glass construction, this series excels at overcoming challenges such as potential-induced degradation and the negative impact of atmospheric factors. Increased low-light efficiency ensures that the system produces energy effectively even on cloudy days, which is crucial for the Polish latitude. The use of a Half-Cut structure minimizes internal losses and the risk of hot spots, directly translating to a longer lifespan for the entire system. This solution is primarily dedicated to investors looking to maximize profits from limited roof or ground space. What sets them apart from the competition is their exceptional resistance to extreme mechanical loads and a low temperature coefficient, guaranteeing stable operation on hot days. By choosing the ODA-120MHD, the user receives a product that optimizes self-consumption and shortens the return on investment time, combining innovation with solid workmanship. It is the ideal choice for modern households and demanding business installations where durability and predictability of energy yields for decades are priorities.

Ranking

7,294 panels in the 345-545 W band, all technologies
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 20.62% 21.50% Typical 11,066
Power density 206.2 215.1 Typical 11,073
Temperature coefficient -0.350 -0.300 Weak · bottom 20% 10,419
Weight per kWp 61.1 52.7 Weak · bottom 9% 12,605
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Typical 21
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

4 positive · 5 caution
Best for

Residential, commercial, shaded-installations and hot-climate.

Not ideal for

Weight-limited structures and hot climates.

Watch-outs
61.1 kg per kWp

Bottom 9% of the 345-545 W band, against a median of 52.7. Ranked 12,605th in the whole database.

-0.350 %/°C temperature coefficient

Bottom 20% of the 345-545 W band, against a median of -0.300.

What owners get
Bifacial N-type TOPCon cells

N-type TOPCon cells in a glass-glass bifacial design reduce LID/LeTID degradation and improve low-light performance, which matters given Poland's high share of overcast days.

Half-cut cell structure

Splitting cells into halves lowers resistive losses and hot-spot risk, translating into higher long-term module reliability.

30-year power warranty

The manufacturer offers a 30-year linear power warranty, exceeding the 25-year linear warranty that remains the market standard for many competing TOPCon series.

Mature, proven product line

The ODA-120MHD series has been on the market since 2021 and remains in active production, indicating a mature manufacturing process and continuity of service and spare-parts availability.

Trade-offs
Efficiency trails peer series

The maximum efficiency of 21.31% is clearly below comparable TOPCon series at the same 460 Wp power class - Phono Solar Draco (23.02%), SunKean SKT440-460M12 (23.02%) and Axitec AXIbiperfect GR WB (22.54%) - meaning more installed area is needed to reach the same system power.

No BNEF Tier 1 status

PolyCrown Solar Tech does not appear on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 manufacturer list (Q2 2026), which can complicate obtaining non-recourse financing for larger commercial and utility-scale projects.

15-year product warranty

The 15-year warranty against material and workmanship defects is shorter than the 25-year product warranty now offered by leading TOPCon manufacturers, despite matching their 30-year power warranty.

Notes from the database
  • At 20.6% efficiency, this panel is 1.2pp below the database median of 21.8%
  • 206.2 W/m² power density is 11.9 W/m² below database median (218.1 W/m²) - requires larger installation area
  • At -0.35%/°C, loses 0.05pp more power per degree than database median (-0.30%/°C)
  • Bifaciality factor of 70% can add 4-10% extra yield with reflective mounting surface
  • Ranked #11066 out of 14005 panels for efficiency in the database

Specifications

Open datasheet PDF
Nominal power (Pmax) 445 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 20.62 % Typical Segment median 21.50%
Vmpp · Impp 34.63 V · 12.86 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 41.20 V · 13.87 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 1903×1134×30 mm · 2.16 m² of roof
Weight 27.2 kg Weak Weak · 3.7 kg above median
Cells 120 Monocrystalline
Bifaciality 70 % Rear output as a share of front
Coefficient Pmax -0.350 %/°C Weak bottom 20% of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.285 · 0.045 %/°C
NOCT 45 °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 85.0 % Equals 378 W guaranteed
Degradation 2.00 → 0.45 % First year, then annual

Simulations

Live - change any input
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
-0.350 %/°C against a segment median of -0.300
-
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
PolyCrown Solar Tech ODA445-30V-MHD 445 W 20.62% -0.350 27.2 kg You are here
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.2 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.9 pp
STP-NT11/48QGSF-490 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.9 pp
JAT54S40-485/LR 485 W 24.30% -0.260 19.3 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.7 pp
AIKO-A485-MCE54Mw 485 W 24.30% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.7 pp
LR7-54HJD-495M 495 W 24.30% -0.240 23.5 kg +50 W, cooler, +3.7 pp
AIKO-A485-MAH54Mw 485 W 24.30% -0.260 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.7 pp
ODA440-30V-MHD 440 W 20.38% -0.350 27.2 kg -0.2 pp
ODA450-30V-MHD 450 W 20.85% -0.350 27.2 kg +0.2 pp
NS-450MH-120 450 W 20.80% -0.290 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, -5 yr warranty
ODA455-30V-MHD 455 W 21.08% -0.350 27.2 kg +10 W, +0.5 pp
ODA460-30V-MHD 460 W 21.31% -0.350 27.2 kg +15 W, +0.7 pp
NS-460MH-120 460 W 21.27% -0.290 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, -5 yr warranty
NS-470MH-120 470 W 21.73% -0.290 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +1.1 pp
NS-480MH-120 480 W 22.19% -0.290 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +1.6 pp
NS-485MH-120 485 W 22.42% -0.290 21.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +1.8 pp
LR7-60HVH-560M 560 W 24.80% -0.260 25.0 kg +115 W, cooler, +4.2 pp

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Common questions

6 answered
What warranty does the PolyCrown Solar Tech ODA-120MHD series come with?
PolyCrown Solar Tech provides a 15-year product warranty and a 30-year power output warranty for the ODA-120MHD series. The power warranty guarantees that the panels will maintain a specified minimum output over three decades, following the manufacturer's defined degradation curve. A 30-year power warranty is especially important when financing a solar installation, as it serves as a bankable basis for long-term yield projections.
What is N-type TOPCon technology and why does the ODA-120MHD series use it?
TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) is an N-type silicon cell technology that adds a thin tunnel oxide passivation layer to minimize carrier recombination at the rear contact. Compared to PERC cells, TOPCon achieves higher conversion efficiency, a lower temperature coefficient of Pmax (typically around -0.30%/°C), and effectively zero LID/LeTID degradation risk. The ODA-120MHD series leverages these advantages for superior hot-weather performance and a longer usable lifespan over the full 30-year warranty period.
Do the bifacial ODA-120MHD panels make sense for a standard pitched residential roof?
Bifacial panels deliver the greatest energy gain in ground-mounted systems or flat-roof installations where the rear glass captures irradiance reflected off a bright surface below. On a steep pitched roof with dark roofing, bifacial gain typically falls to just 5-10%. That said, the ODA-120MHD's dual glass construction independently provides superior moisture resistance and PID immunity, extending module lifetime compared to conventional glass-backsheet modules regardless of the bifacial contribution.
How do ODA-120MHD panels perform in low-light conditions and overcast weather?
The N-type TOPCon cells in the ODA-120MHD series offer a broader spectral response and a higher short-circuit current under diffuse irradiance compared to standard PERC modules. This translates to efficient energy generation even on the cloudy autumn and winter days common across Poland. The half-cut cell architecture further reduces partial shading losses and lowers internal series resistance, improving low-light output across the entire array.
How many 460 Wp ODA-120MHD panels are needed to build a 10 kWp system?
At a peak power of 460 Wp, approximately 22 ODA-120MHD panels are required to reach 10 kWp. That is 2-3 fewer panels than with common 400-420 Wp modules, which means less roof area consumed or lower racking and labor costs for an equivalent system output — a significant advantage when available roof space is limited.
Can ODA-120MHD panels handle heavy snow loads and hard frost in the Polish climate?
The ODA-120MHD series is engineered for exceptional mechanical load resistance, and its dual glass construction meets or exceeds IEC snow load certification thresholds. The glass-glass laminate eliminates moisture ingress and backsheet delamination risks in sub-zero temperatures. Additionally, the low temperature coefficient of N-type TOPCon cells means output remains stable — or even improves relative to STC — on cold, clear winter days when irradiance levels are high.
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