Middle of its segment, needs the roof space
The RS8I-M HC series consists of monocrystalline photovoltaic modules built on large 182 mm silicon wafers using half-cut cell technology, combined with PERC passivation and a multi-busbar layout. This combination reduces resistive losses, improves the fill factor, and results in higher module efficiency while keeping a compact footprint - a strong fit for installations where every square meter of roof space matters. Available in Full Black and silver-frame versions, the panels address both the aesthetic expectations of residential projects and the cost-efficiency demands of commercial installations. The construction has been tested for resilience under demanding conditions, including high wind loads, heavy snow loads, and exposure to coastal, desert, and humid lakeside environments. Thanks to half-cut cell design, the risk of power loss from partial shading is significantly reduced, translating into more stable energy output under real-world operating conditions. The modules carry TÜV, IEC61215, and IEC61730 certifications, along with confirmed PID-free performance, making them a dependable choice for installers and investors who expect a long-term, trouble-free operation of their solar array.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Residential, commercial and shaded-installations.
Roofs where every square metre has to count, tight roof space and hot climates.
Bottom 10% of the 435-635 W band, against a median of 222.6. Ranked 10,849th in the whole database.
Bottom 10% of the 435-635 W band, against a median of 22.26%.
Bottom 24% of the 435-635 W band, against a median of -0.300.
- At 20.7% efficiency, this panel is 1.1pp below the database median of 21.8%
- Power density of 207.0 W/m² is 11.1 W/m² below database median (218.1 W/m²) - needs more roof space
- -0.34%/°C temperature coefficient - 0.04pp worse than database median (-0.30%/°C), expect higher hot weather losses
- At 28.6 kg (2.1 kg above database median of 26.5 kg), requires checking roof load capacity
- Ranked #10764 out of 14005 panels for efficiency in the database
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Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
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