Middle of its segment, weak in heat
The Solar N Plus SP-N18/132HG series is designed for maximum energy production in locations where every square meter and long-term stability are crucial. The use of N-type cells and TOPCon architecture results in high efficiency and better performance in hot conditions - this means the installation loses less power on hot days, which is particularly important during the summer season. The panel is bifacial, meaning it can also utilize reflected light from the ground - this is especially beneficial on light roofs, with ballast, on membranes, and in PV farms with adequate spacing between rows.
In practice, SP-N18/132HG solves common problems associated with large-scale projects: limited mounting area, the need for predictable energy yields, and the risk of rapid degradation. The manufacturer also highlights the anti-LID and anti-PID properties, which helps maintain the stable operation of the modules in more challenging operating conditions. This is a good choice for photovoltaic farms, warehouse roofs, and commercial installations, where the long-term cost of energy is the primary concern, rather than short-term gains.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial, utility-scale and hot-climate.
Hot climates.
Bottom 22% of the TOPCon 700-750 W segment, against a median of -0.290.
- At 22.9% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical TOPCon 700-750W modules
- At 228.6 W/m² power density, roof space requirements are typical for TOPCon 700-750W panels
- At -0.30%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for TOPCon 700-750W panels
- Bifaciality factor of 80% can add 4-12% extra yield with reflective mounting surface
- #2359 for efficiency, #6093 for temperature performance out of 14005 panels
Specifications
Datasheet charts
Measured curves published by Solar N Plus in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 710 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.
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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