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Sunlike Solar Brand review

LNEX-495M

495 Wp Monocrystalline
ComparePV verdict

Middle of its segment, short guarantee

Rank 10,303 of 14,005
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Power (Wp)
495
Typical for its class
Efficiency (%)
20.63
Weak · bottom 15%
Density (Wp/m²)
206.3
Weak · bottom 15%
Temp (%/°C)
-0.340
Typical · median -0.300
Weight (kg)
26.5
Typical · median 24.5 kg
Warranty (yrs)
25
Weak · bottom 15%

Sunlike Solar SERIES 6 photovoltaic panels introduce a new level of quality thanks to the use of M10 cell technology, which translates into significantly higher energy conversion efficiency compared to older module generations. This series has been designed to maximize yields from limited roof space, making it an ideal choice for both modern home installations and large-scale commercial farms. A key technological differentiator is the advanced Multi-Busbar (MBB) system, which effectively reduces losses resulting from internal resistance and minimizes the risk of harmful micro-cracks. Thanks to a low temperature coefficient, these modules maintain high efficiency even during hot summer days, directly solving the problem of power drops under intense sunlight. The durable frame construction ensures exceptional resistance to extreme mechanical loads, guaranteeing the safety and reliability of the system for decades. By choosing SERIES 6, the investor receives full protection against the PID effect and excellent performance characteristics in diffused light, which clearly distinguishes these products from cheaper alternatives. This is a solution dedicated to professionals for whom the priority is high power density and maximum investment profitability in the long-term perspective.

Ranking

8,474 panels in the 395-595 W band, all technologies
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 20.63% 21.79% Weak · bottom 15% 11,057
Power density 206.3 217.6 Weak · bottom 15% 11,048
Temperature coefficient -0.340 -0.300 Typical 8,778
Weight per kWp 53.5 52.5 Typical 7,516
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs Weak · bottom 15% 9,798
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

0 positive · 3 caution
Not ideal for

Owners who want a long output guarantee, roofs where every square metre has to count and tight roof space.

Watch-outs
25 year performance warranty

Bottom 15% of the 395-595 W band, against a median of 30 yrs.

206.3 watts per square metre

Bottom 15% of the 395-595 W band, against a median of 217.6.

20.63% module efficiency

Bottom 15% of the 395-595 W band, against a median of 21.79%.

Notes from the database
  • Module efficiency of 20.6% is 1.2pp below average for database panels (median: 21.8%)
  • Power density of 206.3 W/m² is 11.8 W/m² below database median (218.1 W/m²) - needs more roof space
  • Temperature coefficient of -0.34%/°C is 0.04pp worse than database median (-0.30%/°C) - higher losses in summer heat
  • In the top 79% for efficiency among all N-type panels

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 495 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 20.63 % Weak Segment median 21.79%
Vmpp · Impp 42.67 V · 11.60 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 51.52 V · 12.16 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 2185×1098×35 mm · 2.40 m² of roof
Weight 26.5 kg Typical Typical · median 24.5 kg
Cells 150 Monocrystalline
Coefficient Pmax -0.340 %/°C Typical median -0.300 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.250 · 0.040 %/°C
NOCT 43 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 12 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 25 years Weak bottom 15% · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 84.8 % Equals 407 W guaranteed
Degradation 2.50 → 0.53 % First year, then annual

Simulations

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Lifetime output & value
30 years at 1200 kWh/kWp/year and €0.50 per kWh
Power in year 30
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Lifetime energy
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Energy value
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Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.

Heat losses
-0.340 %/°C against a segment median of -0.300
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Filter these
Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Sunlike Solar LNEX-495M 495 W 20.63% -0.340 26.5 kg You are here
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg Cooler, +4.4 pp, +5 yr warranty
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.2 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg Cooler, +4.1 pp, +5 yr warranty
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.9 pp
LR7-54HJD-500M 500 W 24.50% -0.240 23.5 kg Cooler, +3.9 pp, +5 yr warranty
CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W 500 W 24.50% -0.260 21.4 kg Cooler, lighter, +3.9 pp
LNEX-485M 485 W 20.22% -0.340 26.5 kg -10 W, -0.4 pp
LNEX-490M 490 W 20.42% -0.340 26.5 kg -0.2 pp
LNEX-500M 500 W 20.84% -0.340 26.5 kg +0.2 pp
LNEX-505M 505 W 21.05% -0.340 26.5 kg +10 W, +0.4 pp
AIKO-A650-MAE72Mw 650 W 25.20% -0.260 27.0 kg +155 W, cooler, +4.6 pp
AIKO-A645-MAE72Mw 645 W 25.00% -0.260 27.0 kg +150 W, cooler, +4.4 pp
AIKO-A640-MAE72Mw 640 W 24.80% -0.260 27.0 kg +145 W, cooler, +4.2 pp
AIKO-A635-MAE72Mw 635 W 24.60% -0.260 27.0 kg +140 W, cooler, +4.0 pp
AIKO-A630-MAH72Dw 630 W 24.40% -0.260 32.5 kg +135 W, cooler, +3.8 pp

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Common questions

6 answered
What warranty does the Sunlike Solar SERIES 6 come with?
Sunlike Solar backs the SERIES 6 with two separate warranties: a 12-year product warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, and a 25-year linear power output warranty. The 25-year power guarantee lets homeowners and commercial investors confidently calculate long-term return on investment, knowing the modules will maintain rated performance for a quarter of a century.
Do Sunlike Solar SERIES 6 675 W panels lose significant power output during hot summer days?
The SERIES 6 uses PERC M10 cells with a low temperature coefficient, which limits power loss at high operating temperatures compared to older-generation modules. This means the panels continue generating strong output during peak summer heat, directly improving annual energy yield and lowering the effective LCOE of the installation over its lifetime.
What is Multi-Busbar (MBB) technology in the SERIES 6 and why does it matter?
Multi-Busbar replaces a few thick busbars with many thin wires spread across the cell surface. This shortens the current path, reducing resistive losses and significantly lowering the risk of microcracks forming during shipping and operation. For the system owner it means higher module efficiency and better durability across the full 25-year power warranty period.
Is the Sunlike Solar SERIES 6 a bifacial or monofacial module?
The Sunlike Solar SERIES 6 is a monofacial module — it captures sunlight from the front face only and does not feature bifacial cell technology. This eliminates the need for a high-albedo ground surface or elevated racking structures required by bifacial modules, simplifying system design and keeping balance-of-system (BoS) costs lower.
What is PID and are SERIES 6 panels protected against it?
Potential Induced Degradation (PID) is a gradual power loss caused by high system voltage and moisture penetrating the module. It is a serious concern in large-scale string inverter systems running at 1000–1500 V DC. Sunlike Solar SERIES 6 panels are engineered with full PID resistance, ensuring rated power output is maintained throughout the entire 25-year performance warranty.
Do M10 PERC cells in the SERIES 6 deliver more power from a limited roof area?
Yes. The M10 wafer format (182 mm) is one of the latest cell generations in high-volume production. Combined with PERC technology and Multi-Busbar interconnection, it enables high power density per square meter. The SERIES 6 reaches up to 675 Wp per panel, delivering more kilowatts from the same roof footprint than modules based on older 166 mm or 156 mm cell formats.
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