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Trina Solar TEB-NEGA6ND.48 (Silver Grey) 420W
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TEB-NEGA6ND.48 (Silver Grey) 420W

420 Wp TOPCon
ComparePV verdict

Middle of its segment, modest efficiency

Rank 13,396 of 14,129
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Power (Wp)
420
Weak · bottom 16%
Efficiency (%)
15.50
Weak · bottom 1%
Density (Wp/m²)
155.4
Weak · bottom 1%
Temp (%/°C)
-0.290
Typical · median -0.290
Weight (kg)
33.0
Weak · 11.0 kg above median
Warranty (yrs)
25
Weak · bottom 7%

The Trina Solar TEG Colored Dual Glass Module series redefines the approach to aesthetics in photovoltaics, offering modules that, instead of dominating the architecture, become its coherent, visual part. The use of dual-glass technology provides them with exceptional mechanical rigidity and longevity, effectively eliminating the risk of micro-cracks or degradation caused by chemical factors. Crucially, these modules utilize an innovative color coating, which allows for precise matching of the installation to the color of the facade or roofing without significantly limiting light absorption. They solve the problem of restrictive conservation requirements and the high expectations of architects, for whom traditional panels are often too contrasting. Thanks to the use of advanced n-type i-TOPCon cells, the TEG series guarantees excellent efficiency and a low temperature coefficient, which clearly distinguishes it from less effective BIPV solutions. These modules are dedicated to premium segment investors and public utility buildings, where maintaining high architectural aesthetics while ensuring maximum system durability is key. This solution eliminates the compromise between the building's appearance and its energy independence, focusing on modern design and the highest fire safety standards.

Ranking

1,220 panels in the segment TOPCon 400-450 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 15.50% 22.00% Weak · bottom 1% 13,838
Power density 155.4 220.2 Weak · bottom 1% 13,822
Temperature coefficient -0.290 -0.290 Typical 2,220
Weight per kWp 78.6 51.5 Weak · bottom 1% 13,822
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs Weak · bottom 7% 9,912
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

0 positive · 3 caution
Best for

BIPV and commercial.

Not ideal for

Tight roof space, roofs where every square metre has to count and weight-limited structures.

Watch-outs
15.50% module efficiency

Bottom 1% of the TOPCon 400-450 W segment, against a median of 22.00%. Ranked 13,838th in the whole database.

155.4 watts per square metre

Bottom 1% of the TOPCon 400-450 W segment, against a median of 220.2. Ranked 13,822nd in the whole database.

78.6 kg per kWp

Bottom 1% of the TOPCon 400-450 W segment, against a median of 51.5. Ranked 13,822nd in the whole database.

Notes from the database
  • Module efficiency of 15.5% is 6.5pp below average for TOPCon 400-450W panels (median: 22.0%)
  • At 155.4 W/m², this panel generates 64.8 W/m² less per unit area than TOPCon 400-450W median (220.2 W/m²)
  • Temperature coefficient of -0.29%/°C matches the TOPCon 400-450W median
  • At 33.0 kg, this panel is 11.0 kg heavier than the TOPCon 400-450W median (22.0 kg) - more demanding for installation crews
  • #13838 for efficiency, #2220 for temperature performance out of 14129 panels

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 420 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 15.50 % Weak Segment median 22.00%
Vmpp · Impp 40.00 V · 10.50 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 47.60 V · 10.97 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 2384×1134×33 mm · 2.70 m² of roof
Weight 33.0 kg Weak Weak · 11.0 kg above median
Coefficient Pmax -0.290 %/°C Typical median -0.290 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.240 · 0.040 %/°C
NOCT 43 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 10 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 25 years Weak bottom 7% · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 89.4 % Equals 367 W guaranteed
Degradation 1.00 → 0.40 % 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
-0.290 %/°C against a segment median of -0.290
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About the TEG Colored Dual Glass Module series

6 answered

These answers cover the whole series. Where a figure differs, the specification above is this module's own.

Do colored Trina Solar TEG Colored Dual Glass Modules lose a lot of power compared to standard black panels?
Conventional colored PV coatings can reduce cell efficiency by as much as 15-30%, but the TEG series uses an advanced color coating engineered to minimize light absorption losses. Combined with high-efficiency n-type i-TOPCon cells, the modules still reach up to 560 Wp, allowing facade aesthetics to be preserved without a drastic sacrifice in energy yield.
What warranty comes with the Trina Solar TEG Colored Dual Glass Module?
Trina backs the TEG series with a 10-year product warranty covering material and workmanship defects, plus a 25-year linear power output warranty. The dual-glass construction further boosts mechanical durability, meaningfully lowering the risk of performance degradation over the module's lifetime-particularly relevant for premium projects and public buildings.
How does the TEG Colored Dual Glass Module differ from a standard PV module?
The key difference is the innovative color coating, which lets the panel be color-matched to a facade or roof covering-something standard black modules can't offer. In addition, the dual-glass build replaces the typical backsheet, increasing rigidity and resistance to micro-cracks and chemically induced degradation, making TEG a dedicated solution for premium architecture and heritage-restricted sites.
Is the TEG Colored Dual Glass Module bifacial?
No, the TEG Colored Dual Glass Module series is monofacial despite using dual-glass construction. Here, the dual-glass build is primarily used to improve mechanical durability and integrate the color coating, rather than to generate energy from the rear side of the panel as bifacial modules do.
What cell technology does the TEG series use, and how does it compare to typical BIPV solutions?
The TEG series uses advanced n-type i-TOPCon cells, which deliver higher efficiency and a lower temperature coefficient than the standard PERC cells found in many BIPV products. This means the modules handle high operating temperatures on facades and roofs better, maintaining stable energy output even in summer conditions where typical BIPV panels lose more power.
What kind of buildings are Trina Solar TEG Colored Dual Glass Modules best suited for?
TEG modules are designed primarily for premium-segment projects and public buildings where visual consistency with the surroundings matters, such as heritage facades or conservation-protected zones. They work well anywhere standard black panels would clash with the architecture, while still giving investors the durability and fire safety standards expected from a modern PV installation.
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