Space saver, heavy for its output
The Vikram Solar PARADEA (VSMDH.54.AAA.05) series are bifacial glass-glass modules designed for stable energy production even when conditions on the roof or ground are not ideal. Thanks to the bifacial design, the panel works not only with direct light, but also with reflected light - which realistically improves performance on bright surfaces, in snow, gravel, or a light-colored roof membrane. The use of half-cut technology and multi busbar (MBB) helps to minimize internal losses and increases resistance to micro-cracks during transport and installation. In practice, this translates to more reliable operation of the installation over the years.
Another noteworthy feature is the improved performance in partial shade - the connection box and module section division support production when only a portion of the field is shaded. PARADEA is suitable for commercial and industrial installations, PV farms, and modern roofs, where durability, easier cleaning, and lower energy costs over the entire lifespan are important.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial and shaded-installations.
Weight-limited structures.
Top 11% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 206.2.
Top 12% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 20.60%.
Top 17% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 25 yrs.
Bottom 10% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 53.0.
- Efficiency of 21.2% is 0.6pp above the PERC 400-450W median (20.6%)
- Power density of 212.5 W/m² packs 6.3 W/m² more into the same footprint vs PERC 400-450W median (206.2 W/m²)
- At -0.35%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for PERC 400-450W panels
- At 25.1 kg, this panel is 3.1 kg heavier than the PERC 400-450W median (22.0 kg) - more demanding for installation crews
- Bifacial design (70% factor) captures reflected light - adds 4-10% yield on ground-mount or white roof
Specifications
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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About the PARADEA (VSMDH.54.AAA.05) series
These answers cover the whole series. Where a figure differs, the specification above is this module's own.