Warranty pick, modest efficiency
The TPL Solar TPL P-72 315W-340W series consists of classic 72-cell polycrystalline modules, designed for stable operation in larger-scale installations. In practice, they are characterized by a positive power tolerance, which makes it easier to maintain predictable yields and reduce the risk of "weak links" within a single string. The use of an IP67-rated junction box and MC4 connectors facilitates quick assembly and increases resistance to environmental conditions - which is important on roofs of warehouses, in windy areas, and in ground-mounted installations.
This series effectively addresses the issue of cost-effectiveness for larger module areas: the 72-cell arrangement promotes the creation of longer strings and organized wiring, and bypass diodes help minimize losses due to partial shading. This makes it a good choice for investors who expect predictable, long-term performance in commercial and industrial projects, without overpaying for technologies they don't need.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial.
Tight roof space, roofs where every square metre has to count and weight-limited structures.
Top 16% of the PERC 300-350 W segment, against a median of 25 yrs.
Bottom 21% of the PERC 300-350 W segment, against a median of 19.00%.
Bottom 21% of the PERC 300-350 W segment, against a median of 190.0.
Bottom 23% of the PERC 300-350 W segment, against a median of 60.3.
- Efficiency of 17.2% is 2.2pp below the PERC 0-400W median (19.4%)
- 172.7 W/m² power density is 21.5 W/m² below PERC 0-400W median (194.2 W/m²) - requires larger installation area
- Temperature coefficient of -0.36%/°C matches the PERC 0-400W median
- At 23.0 kg (2.5 kg above PERC 0-400W median of 20.5 kg), requires checking roof load capacity
- #13516 for efficiency, #12425 for temperature performance out of 14129 panels
Specifications
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
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About the TPL P-72 Series 315W-340W series
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