--- title: "Techwise Solar TW-485HT 485W Solar Panel - Specs & Review | ComparePV" description: "Techwise Solar TW-485HT 485W solar panel. Specs: 20.42% efficiency, Monocrystalline cells, dimensions, warranty and temperature coefficient." source: "https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-485ht" updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Techwise Solar TW-485HT Middle of its segment, needs the roof space 449 panels in the segment PERC 450-500 W ## Identity - **Manufacturer:** Techwise Solar - **Model:** TW-485HT - **Series:** Sun-Pursuit Series - **Rated power:** 485 W - **Cell technology:** PERC ## How it compares Compared against segment PERC 450-500 W (449 panels). | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Power (Wp) | 485 W | 460 W | Strong - top 24% | | | Module efficiency | 20.42% | 20.82% | Weak - bottom 15% | 11,574 | | Power density | 204.2 | 208.5 | Weak - bottom 14% | 11,558 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.350 | -0.350 | Typical | 10,419 | | Weight (kg) | 26.0 kg | 24.5 kg | Typical | | | Performance warranty | 25 yrs | 25 yrs | Typical | 9,798 | ### Full peer table | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Module efficiency | 20.42% | 20.82% | Weak - bottom 15% | 11,574 | | Power density | 204.2 | 208.5 | Weak - bottom 14% | 11,558 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.350 | -0.350 | Typical | 10,419 | | Weight per kWp | 53.6 | 53.1 | Typical | 7,617 | | Performance warranty | 25 yrs | 25 yrs | Typical | 9,798 | ### Watch out for - **204.2 watts per square metre** - Bottom 14% of the PERC 450-500 W segment, against a median of 208.5. - **20.42% module efficiency** - Bottom 15% of the PERC 450-500 W segment, against a median of 20.82%. - **Best for:** Residential, commercial and shaded-installations. - **Not ideal for:** Roofs where every square metre has to count and tight roof space. ## Specification ### Electrical - **Rated power (Pmax):** 485 W - **Efficiency:** 20.42 % - **Voltage at Pmax (Vmp):** 38.00 V - **Current at Pmax (Imp):** 12.77 A - **Open-circuit voltage (Voc):** 45.30 V - **Short-circuit current (Isc):** 13.68 A - **Max system voltage:** 1500 V ### Temperature - **Temperature coefficient of Pmax:** -0.350 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Voc:** -0.275 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Isc:** 0.050 %/degC - **NOCT:** 44 degC ### Cell and construction - **Cell type:** Monocrystalline - **Cell technology:** PERC - **Cell count:** 132 ### Physical - **Length:** 2094 mm - **Width:** 1134 mm - **Thickness:** 35 mm - **Weight:** 26.0 kg - **Area:** 2.37 m2 - **Power density:** 204.2 Wp/m2 ### Warranty and degradation - **Product warranty:** 12 years - **Performance warranty:** 25 years - **Output guaranteed at end of warranty:** 84.8 % - **First-year degradation:** 2.00 % - **Annual degradation:** 0.55 % - **Output after 30 years:** 398 W ## Rank in the whole catalogue | Measure | Position | | --- | --- | | Efficiency | 11574 of 14005 | | Power density | 11558 of 14005 | | Temperature coefficient | 10419 of 14005 | | Weight | 7617 of 14005 | | Warranty | 9798 of 14005 | ## About this series The Techwise Solar Sun-Pursuit series consists of monocrystalline modules designed for stable operation in real rooftop and ground-mounted conditions. The use of **half-cut cells** helps minimize losses due to partial shading and minor damage, resulting in more predictable annual energy yields. In practice, this makes it a good choice where resilience to harsh operating conditions is important - from high temperatures to variable mechanical loads. A key feature of the series is the **multi-busbar architecture**, which supports more efficient current collection and better module performance in low-light conditions. For investors who value aesthetics, **FULL BLACK** variants are available, particularly desirable on residential and modern commercial rooftops. The Sun-Pursuit is suitable for prosumer installations, warehouses and halls, as well as larger projects where **parameter consistency and easy integration** with popular inverters and mounting systems are important. ## Notable figures - At 20.4% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* modules - At 204.2 W/m², this panel generates 4.2 W/m² less per unit area than \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* median (208.5 W/m²) - At -0.35%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* panels - Weight of 26.0 kg is 1.5 kg above \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* median (24.5 kg) - verify structural support - In the top 83% for efficiency among all PERC panels ## Questions ### What is the warranty on Techwise Solar Sun-Pursuit panels? The Sun-Pursuit series comes with a 15-year product warranty and a 30-year linear power output warranty. This covers both manufacturing defects and the gradual decline in power output over time, matching the standard offered by leading manufacturers in the solar market. ### How do half-cut cells in the Sun-Pursuit panels differ from standard full-size cells? Half-cut PERC cells are cut in half, which reduces current losses under partial shading and makes microcracks less likely to cause permanent power loss. In practice, the panel performs more consistently when part of the module is shaded by leaves, a chimney, or clouds, resulting in higher real-world annual energy yield. ### What is the maximum power output of the Sun-Pursuit series panels? The flagship variant of the series reaches a maximum power output of 560 Wp. This is a high value for a monocrystalline PERC module, allowing fewer panels to be used to reach a target system size and reducing installation and cabling costs per kilowatt of capacity. ### Is the Sun-Pursuit series available in Full Black for residential rooftops? Yes, the series offers FULL BLACK variants, which are particularly popular on sloped residential rooftops due to their uniform, aesthetic appearance without a visible white frame or backsheet. This variant is also well-suited for modern commercial buildings where facade appearance matters. ### What is multi-busbar architecture and is it worth choosing? Multi-busbar is a design with a higher number of thin conductive pathways on the cell surface, which shortens the current path and reduces resistive losses compared to conventional 3-4 busbar layouts. In Sun-Pursuit panels, this improves performance in low-light conditions, such as early morning, evening, or overcast days, meaningfully increasing annual energy yield. ### Are Sun-Pursuit panels suitable for warehouse or industrial hall installations? Yes, the series is designed for both residential prosumer installations and larger commercial projects on warehouse and industrial hall roofs. Consistent electrical parameters across the series make it easy to combine multiple modules into a single string without mismatch risk, and the panels integrate well with popular inverters and standard mounting systems used on flat and trapezoidal roofs. ## Datasheet [Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)](https://comparepv.com/datasheets/tw-505ht-en-160c78a7d0bc.pdf) ## Alternatives | Panel | Power | How it differs | | --- | --- | --- | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-510m) | 510 W | Cooler, +4.6 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [AIKO AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a495-mce54mw) | 495 W | Cooler, lighter, +4.4 pp | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-505M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-505m) | 505 W | Cooler, +4.3 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [AIKO AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a490-mce54mw) | 490 W | Cooler, lighter, +4.1 pp | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-500m) | 500 W | Cooler, +4.1 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Talesun CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W](https://comparepv.com/panel/talesun-cipro-tn9c54m-500w) | 500 W | Cooler, +4.1 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Techwise Solar TW-490HT](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-490ht) | 490 W | +0.2 pp | | [Techwise Solar TW-495HT](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-495ht) | 495 W | +10 W, +0.4 pp | | [Techwise Solar TW-500HT](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-500ht) | 500 W | +15 W, +0.6 pp | | [Techwise Solar TW-505HT](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-505ht) | 505 W | +20 W, +0.8 pp | | [Techwise Solar TW-530HT-06](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-530ht-06) | 530 W | Cooler, +1.9 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Techwise Solar TW-535HT-06](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-535ht-06) | 535 W | +50 W, +2.1 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Techwise Solar TW-540HT-06](https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-540ht-06) | 540 W | +55 W, +2.3 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Gamko New Energy GKA120N-PRO-590W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka120n-pro-590w) | 590 W | +105 W, +3.4 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Gamko New Energy GKA120N-PRO-585W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka120n-pro-585w) | 585 W | +100 W, +3.2 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [Bisol BGO 580](https://comparepv.com/panel/bisol-bgo-580) | 580 W | +95 W, cooler, +3.1 pp | --- Source: https://comparepv.com/panel/techwise-solar-tw-485ht Not in this file, on the page: a thirty-year output simulator and alternatives filtered by how closely they match these dimensions.