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Yingli YL650CF60 f/2
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YL650CF60 f/2

650 Wp TOPCon Bifacial 80%
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Solid all-round for its segment

Rank 1,803 of 14,129
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Power (Wp)
650
Weak · bottom 13%
Efficiency (%)
23.00
Typical · median 22.40%
Density (Wp/m²)
229.7
Typical · median 223.7
Temp (%/°C)
-0.290
Typical · median -0.290
Weight (kg)
34.6
Typical · median 34.6 kg
Warranty (yrs)
30
Typical · median 30 yrs

The Yingli PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 series are modules based on N-type TOPCon cells, designed for high energy yield in real-world operating conditions. The key advantage is excellent performance under low-light conditions - panels start generating earlier and maintain production for longer throughout the day, helping improve self-consumption and yield stability in Poland, especially during autumn and winter. The applied cell architecture supports lower long-term degradation, ensuring the installation remains economically viable for longer and making its return on investment easier to plan.

Bifacial variants allow for utilizing reflected light from the ground, translating to additional yield from the rear side without complicating the design. This is a series for investors seeking premium quality in residential homes, commercial rooftops, and ground-mounted installations, where maximizing yield from available space and predictable performance over a long horizon matters.

Ranking

254 panels in the segment TOPCon 650-700 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 23.00% 22.40% Typical 1,970
Power density 229.7 223.7 Typical 2,212
Temperature coefficient -0.290 -0.290 Typical 2,220
Weight per kWp 53.2 53.1 Typical 7,139
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Typical 21
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

0 positive · 0 caution
Best for

Residential, commercial and utility-scale.

Notes from the database
  • 23.0% module efficiency - 0.6pp better than the TOPCon 650-700W median of 22.4%
  • At 229.7 W/m² power density, this panel generates 6.0 W/m² more per unit area than TOPCon 650-700W median (223.7 W/m²)
  • Temperature coefficient of -0.29%/°C matches the TOPCon 650-700W median
  • Bifaciality factor of 80% can add 4-12% extra yield with reflective mounting surface
  • Ranked #1970 out of 14129 panels for efficiency in the database

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 650 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 23.00 % Typical Segment median 22.40%
Vmpp · Impp 37.27 V · 17.45 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 44.27 V · 18.38 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 2172×1303×33 mm · 2.83 m² of roof
Weight 34.6 kg Typical Typical · median 34.6 kg
Cells 120 · TOPCon Monocrystalline
Bifaciality 80 % Rear output as a share of front
Coefficient Pmax -0.290 %/°C Typical median -0.290 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.240 · 0.042 %/°C
NOCT 42 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 12 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 30 years Typical median 30 yrs · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 87.4 % Equals 568 W guaranteed
Degradation 1.00 → 0.40 % First year, then annual

Datasheet charts

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Measured curves published by Yingli in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 650 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.

I-V / P-V Curves I-V / P-V Curves Whole series

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
-0.290 %/°C against a segment median of -0.290
-
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
Yingli YL650CF60 f/2 650 W 23.00% -0.290 34.6 kg You are here
AIKO-A650-MAE72Mw 650 W 25.20% -0.260 27.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.2 pp
AIKO-A680-MDE72Mw 680 W 25.20% -0.260 29.0 kg +30 W, lighter, +2.2 pp
AIKO-A675-MDE72Mw 675 W 25.00% -0.260 29.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.0 pp
AIKO-A645-MAE72Mw 645 W 25.00% -0.260 27.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +2.0 pp
AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw 700 W 25.00% -0.260 34.5 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.0 pp
WST-675BKX72-A2 675 W 25.00% -0.260 32.1 kg +25 W, cooler, +2.0 pp
AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw 695 W 24.90% -0.260 34.5 kg +45 W, cooler, +1.9 pp
AIKO-G670-MCH72Mw 670 W 24.80% -0.260 28.2 kg Cooler, lighter, +1.8 pp
YL580DF60f/2 580 W 20.50% -0.340 35.1 kg -70 W, hotter, -2.5 pp
YL585DF60f/2 585 W 20.70% -0.340 35.1 kg -65 W, hotter, -2.3 pp
YL590DF60f/2 590 W 20.80% -0.340 35.1 kg -60 W, hotter, -2.2 pp
YL595D-41f 1/2 / YL595D-41f 1500V 1/2 595 W 21.00% -0.340 31.0 kg -55 W, hotter, -2.0 pp
YL600DF60f/2 600 W 21.20% -0.340 35.1 kg -50 W, hotter, -1.8 pp
GKA210N120 680 W 24.03% -0.340 28.0 kg Hotter, lighter, +1.0 pp
GKA210N120-675 675 W 23.85% -0.340 28.0 kg Hotter, lighter, +0.9 pp
QN-670HJT-01 670 W 23.70% -0.240 35.5 kg +20 W, cooler, +0.7 pp

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About the PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 series

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

What is the power output of Yingli PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 solar panels?
The PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 series reaches a maximum power output of up to 735 Wp. This high performance results from N-type TOPCon cells, which make better use of the panel surface and generate more energy from the same installation footprint compared to older PERC technology.
How do the N-type TOPCon cells in the PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 series differ from standard PERC panels?
TOPCon cells include an additional passivation layer that reduces electrical losses and improves performance under weak or diffuse light. In practice, this means an earlier production start in the morning, longer output after sunset, and higher yield in autumn and winter compared to conventional PERC modules.
Are the bifacial variants of the PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 series worth it for a residential rooftop?
Bifacial panels generate extra energy from light reflected off the ground, but the effect is greatest on bright, open surfaces such as ground-mount installations or light-colored rooftops. On a typical sloped residential roof, the gain is usually modest, so bifacial variants are best suited to ground-mount or east-west installations.
What warranty comes with Yingli PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 panels?
The manufacturer provides a 12-year product warranty and a 30-year power performance warranty. This means the panel is covered not only against material and manufacturing defects but also against a guaranteed power output level over a very long horizon, making it easier to plan the investment's payback period.
Is Yingli a Tier 1 manufacturer, and where are PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 panels made?
Yingli is a Chinese manufacturer classified as Tier 1, reflecting long-term financial and production stability confirmed by independent industry rankings. This classification lowers investor risk by increasing the likelihood the manufacturer will remain in business throughout the full warranty period.
What type of installations is the PANDA 3.0 Plus 1 series best suited for?
The series works well on residential rooftops, commercial roofs, and large ground-mount installations. The high per-module output of up to 735 Wp allows more energy to be generated from fewer panels, which is especially valuable when roof space is limited or when maximizing yield from available land is a priority.
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