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Vikram Solar PARADEA VSMDH.54.AAA.05-420
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PARADEA VSMDH.54.AAA.05-420

420 Wp PERC Bifacial 70%
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Efficiency leader, heavy for its output

Rank 10,735 of 14,129
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Power (Wp)
420
Typical for its class
Efficiency (%)
21.51
Strong · top 3%
Density (Wp/m²)
215.1
Strong · top 3%
Temp (%/°C)
-0.350
Typical · median -0.350
Weight (kg)
25.1
Weak · 3.1 kg above median
Warranty (yrs)
30
Strong · top 17%

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

954 panels in the segment PERC 400-450 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 21.51% 20.60% Strong · top 3% 7,958
Power density 215.1 206.2 Strong · top 3% 7,946
Temperature coefficient -0.350 -0.350 Typical 10,489
Weight per kWp 59.8 53.0 Weak · bottom 12% 12,352
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs Strong · top 17% 21
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

3 positive · 1 caution
Best for

Commercial and shaded-installations.

Not ideal for

Weight-limited structures.

Strengths
21.51% module efficiency

Top 3% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 20.60%. Ranked 7,958th in the whole database.

215.1 watts per square metre

Top 3% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 206.2. Ranked 7,946th in the whole database.

30 year performance warranty

Top 17% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 25 yrs.

Watch-outs
59.8 kg per kWp

Bottom 12% of the PERC 400-450 W segment, against a median of 53.0.

Notes from the database
  • 21.5% module efficiency - 0.9pp better than the PERC 400-450W median of 20.6%
  • At 215.1 W/m² power density, this panel generates 8.9 W/m² more per unit area than PERC 400-450W median (206.2 W/m²)
  • At -0.35%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for PERC 400-450W panels
  • Weight of 25.1 kg is 3.1 kg above PERC 400-450W median (22.0 kg) - verify structural support
  • Bifaciality factor of 70% can add 4-10% extra yield with reflective mounting surface

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 420 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 21.51 % Strong Segment median 20.60%
Vmpp · Impp 32.40 V · 12.98 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 37.90 V · 13.70 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 1722×1134×30 mm · 1.95 m² of roof
Weight 25.1 kg Weak Weak · 3.1 kg above median
Cells 108 · PERC Monocrystalline
Bifaciality 70 % Rear output as a share of front
Coefficient Pmax -0.350 %/°C Typical median -0.350 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.270 · 0.050 %/°C
NOCT 45 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 12 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 30 years Strong top 17% · median 25 yrs
End-of-warranty output 83.5 % Equals 351 W guaranteed
Degradation 2.00 → 0.50 % 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
-
Lifetime energy
-
Energy value
-
With bifacial gain
-

Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.

Heat losses
-0.350 %/°C against a segment median of -0.350
-
Bifacial gain
Rear gain over light concrete: -
-

Model: bifaciality × albedo × 0.6 view factor. A first-order estimate, not a yield simulation.

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Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Vikram Solar PARADEA VSMDH.54.AAA.05-420 420 W 21.51% -0.350 25.1 kg You are here
JST-EDMH-(445-465)W-TD (465W class) 465 W 23.81% -0.300 20.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.3 pp
LX-465M/182R-96+ GG 465 W 23.80% -0.260 23.5 kg +45 W, cooler, +2.3 pp
SPR-MAX7-470 470 W 23.70% -0.270 21.1 kg Cooler, +2.2 pp, +10 yr warranty
AIKO-A470-MAH54Mb 470 W 23.60% -0.260 21.5 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.1 pp
AIKO-A460-MAH54Mb 460 W 23.60% -0.290 20.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.1 pp
HSM-BD54-LA470 470 W 23.60% -0.260 21.5 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.1 pp
SOMERA VSMHBB.54.380.05 380 W 19.45% -0.350 21.3 kg -40 W, lighter, -2.1 pp
SOMERA VSMHBB.54.385.05 385 W 19.70% -0.350 21.3 kg -35 W, lighter, -1.8 pp
SOMERA VSMHBB.54.390.05 390 W 19.96% -0.350 21.3 kg -30 W, lighter, -1.6 pp
PARADEA VSMDH.54.AAA.05-395 395 W 20.23% -0.350 25.1 kg -25 W, -1.3 pp
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg +90 W, cooler, +3.5 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg +75 W, cooler, +3.3 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg +85 W, cooler, +3.2 pp
WST-505BKX54-A2 505 W 24.70% -0.260 25.0 kg +85 W, cooler, +3.2 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg +70 W, cooler, +3.0 pp
LR7-54HJD-500M 500 W 24.50% -0.240 23.5 kg +80 W, cooler, +3.0 pp

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About the PARADEA (VSMDH.54.AAA.05) series

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

Is the Vikram Solar PARADEA (VSMDH.54.AAA.05) series still available for purchase?
Production of the PARADEA VSMDH.54.AAA.05 series has ended and Vikram Solar no longer actively manufactures this model. Panels may only be available from remaining distributor stock while supplies last. Check current availability with your supplier before planning a larger installation, since stock of specific power classes (up to 420 Wp) may be limited.
What warranty comes with the Vikram Solar PARADEA VSMDH.54.AAA.05 panels?
The manufacturer covers the PARADEA series with a 12-year product warranty and a 30-year linear power output warranty. This means the module retains a guaranteed percentage of its nominal power throughout that period, and Vikram Solar, as a tier 1 manufacturer, is responsible for material and workmanship defects during the first 12 years of operation.
How does the bifacial PARADEA panel differ from a standard monofacial panel?
The bifacial PARADEA panel generates energy from both the front and rear side thanks to its glass-glass construction without an opaque rear backsheet. In practice this means extra energy yield from light reflected off the ground, such as a light-colored roof, gravel, or snow. With proper installation - elevated mounting and a reflective surface - this can boost total output by several up to over ten percent compared to a monofacial panel of the same power rating.
What is half-cut and multi busbar (MBB) technology in PARADEA, and does it matter in practice?
Half-cut splits cells in two, reducing current losses and mechanical stress on each segment, while multi busbar (MBB) uses more thin conductive paths on the cell instead of a few wide ones. Together these features lower resistive losses, improve heat dissipation, and increase resistance to microcracks during transport and installation, resulting in more stable system performance over the years.
Do PARADEA panels handle partial shading well, e.g. from a chimney or antenna?
Yes, thanks to the module's sectioned layout and junction box design, the panel limits production losses when shade covers only part of the surface, such as from a chimney, antenna, or neighboring building. This doesn't eliminate shading losses entirely, but compared to conventional modules without such features, the power drop across the whole string is milder.
What types of installations is the Vikram Solar PARADEA series best suited for?
PARADEA was designed for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale PV farm installations, where high module power (up to 420 Wp), glass-glass durability, and lower lifecycle energy cost (LCOE) matter most. It also performs well on modern flat roofs with elevated mounting structures, where the bifacial effect can be fully utilized.
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