--- title: "ZNShine ZXM7-SHLD132-495 495W Solar Panel - Specs & Review | ComparePV" description: "ZNShine ZXM7-SHLD132-495 495W solar panel. Specs: 20.85% efficiency, Monocrystalline cells, dimensions, warranty and temperature coefficient." source: "https://comparepv.com/panel/znshine-zxm7-shld132-495" updated: 2026-09-11 --- # ZNShine ZXM7-SHLD132-495 Warranty pick, heavy for its output 449 panels in the segment PERC 450-500 W ## Identity - **Manufacturer:** ZNShine - **Model:** ZXM7-SHLD132-495 - **Series:** ZXM7-SHLD132 Series - **Rated power:** 495 W - **Cell technology:** PERC ## How it compares Compared against segment PERC 450-500 W (449 panels). | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Power (Wp) | 495 W | 460 W | Strong - top 5% | | | Module efficiency | 20.85% | 20.82% | Typical | 10,362 | | Power density | 208.5 | 208.5 | Typical | 10,410 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.350 | -0.350 | Typical | 10,419 | | Weight (kg) | 29.0 kg | 24.5 kg | Weak - bottom 15% | | | Performance warranty | 30 yrs | 25 yrs | Strong - top 20% | 21 | ### Full peer table | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Module efficiency | 20.85% | 20.82% | Typical | 10,362 | | Power density | 208.5 | 208.5 | Typical | 10,410 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.350 | -0.350 | Typical | 10,419 | | Weight per kWp | 58.6 | 53.1 | Weak - bottom 15% | 11,805 | | Performance warranty | 30 yrs | 25 yrs | Strong - top 20% | 21 | ### Strengths - **30 year performance warranty** - Top 20% of the PERC 450-500 W segment, against a median of 25 yrs. ### Watch out for - **58.6 kg per kWp** - Bottom 15% of the PERC 450-500 W segment, against a median of 53.1. - **Best for:** Commercial and shaded-installations. - **Not ideal for:** Weight-limited structures. ## Specification ### Electrical - **Rated power (Pmax):** 495 W - **Efficiency:** 20.85 % - **Voltage at Pmax (Vmp):** 37.90 V - **Current at Pmax (Imp):** 13.07 A - **Open-circuit voltage (Voc):** 45.40 V - **Short-circuit current (Isc):** 13.79 A - **Max system voltage:** 1500 V ### Temperature - **Temperature coefficient of Pmax:** -0.350 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Voc:** -0.290 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Isc:** 0.050 %/degC - **NOCT:** 44 degC ### Cell and construction - **Cell type:** Monocrystalline - **Cell technology:** PERC - **Cell count:** 132 ### Physical - **Length:** 2094 mm - **Width:** 1134 mm - **Thickness:** 30 mm - **Weight:** 29.0 kg - **Area:** 2.37 m2 - **Power density:** 208.5 Wp/m2 ### Warranty and degradation - **Product warranty:** 12 years - **Performance warranty:** 30 years - **Output guaranteed at end of warranty:** 85.0 % - **First-year degradation:** 2.00 % - **Annual degradation:** 0.45 % - **Output after 30 years:** 421 W ## Rank in the whole catalogue | Measure | Position | | --- | --- | | Efficiency | 10362 of 14005 | | Power density | 10410 of 14005 | | Temperature coefficient | 10419 of 14005 | | Weight | 11805 of 14005 | | Warranty | 21 of 14005 | ## About this series The ZNShine ZXM7-SHLD132 series consists of monocrystalline half-cut modules designed for high real-world performance, not just in laboratory conditions. Thanks to the concentrated current flow within the module (multi-busbar construction) and optimized glass optics with an anti-reflective coating, the panels operate more stably under variable sunlight conditions and utilize scattered light more effectively - a highly practical feature in Poland. A key feature of this series is the **132 half-cell architecture**, which minimizes losses and enhances resistance to microcracking during installation and operation on the structure. Depending on your project, you can choose the **version with the double glass option**, which increases resistance to moisture, mechanical stress, and long-term operation in challenging locations. You also gain **high PID resistance** and a **long linear power warranty**, translating to predictable energy production and lower service risks. This is an excellent choice for commercial installations, PV farms, and modern roofs, where durability, parameter consistency, and profitability throughout the system's entire lifecycle are crucial. ## Notable figures - Efficiency of 20.9% matches the \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* median - Power density of 208.5 W/m² matches the \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* median - Temperature coefficient of -0.35%/°C matches the \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* median - Weight of 29.0 kg is 4.5 kg above \*\*PERC 450-500W\*\* median (24.5 kg) - verify structural support - Ranked #10362 out of 14005 panels for efficiency in the database ## Questions ### What warranty comes with ZNShine ZXM7-SHLD132 solar panels? The ZXM7-SHLD132 series comes with a 12-year product warranty and a 30-year linear power output warranty. This means the manufacturer guarantees a minimum energy generation level over three decades, which supports predictable ROI calculations and lowers risk in commercial and utility-scale PV project planning. ### What does the 132 half-cut cell architecture mean for this series? Half-cut technology splits each standard silicon cell in half, reducing current losses and internal resistance within the module. In the ZXM7-SHLD132, this delivers higher efficiency, better mechanical resistance to microcracks during transport and installation, and more stable performance under partial shading compared to conventional full-cell panels. ### How does the dual-glass version differ from the standard configuration? The dual-glass option replaces the rear polymer backsheet with an additional tempered glass layer. This improves resistance to moisture ingress, snow and wind loads, and long-term material aging, which matters for extended service life on commercial rooftops and in ground-mount installations in harsher climates. ### What type of installation is the 510 Wp version best suited for? With a maximum power rating of 510 Wp, the ZXM7-SHLD132 is primarily aimed at commercial installations, large industrial rooftops, and utility-scale PV farms, where maximizing power density per square meter of roof or ground matters most. Fewer panels are needed to reach a target system size, which also reduces mounting structure and labor costs. ### Do ZNShine ZXM7-SHLD132 panels perform well in cold weather and low light conditions? Yes, PERC cell technology combined with an anti-reflective glass coating helps the modules make better use of diffuse light, which matters in cloudy conditions typical of Central European climates. The multi-busbar design ensures more stable current flow, so the panels maintain good output even at lower temperatures and variable irradiance, not just under lab test conditions. ### Are these panels resistant to PID degradation? Yes, the ZXM7-SHLD132 series offers high resistance to PID (Potential Induced Degradation), a phenomenon caused by voltage potential differences in large arrays that can reduce power output. This is especially relevant for utility-scale PV farms and commercial systems with high-voltage strings, where unmitigated PID can lead to significant, hard-to-detect energy losses over time. ## Datasheet [Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)](https://comparepv.com/datasheets/ZXM7-SHLD132-182-2094-1134-30-32NH-485-510W-350mm-20220823-E-af625af4451a.pdf) ## Alternatives | Panel | Power | How it differs | | --- | --- | --- | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-510m) | 510 W | Cooler, lighter, +4.1 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a495-mce54mw) | 495 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.9 pp | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-505M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-505m) | 505 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.8 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a490-mce54mw) | 490 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.6 pp | | [Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M](https://comparepv.com/panel/longi-lr7-54hjd-500m) | 500 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.6 pp | | [Talesun CIPRO-TN9C54M-500W](https://comparepv.com/panel/talesun-cipro-tn9c54m-500w) | 500 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.6 pp | | [ZNShine ZXM7-SHLDD132-485](https://comparepv.com/panel/znshine-zxm7-shldd132-485) | 485 W | -10 W, -0.4 pp | | [ZNShine ZXM7-SHLDD132-490](https://comparepv.com/panel/znshine-zxm7-shldd132-490) | 490 W | -0.2 pp | | [ZNShine ZXM7-SHLDD132-500](https://comparepv.com/panel/znshine-zxm7-shldd132-500) | 500 W | +0.2 pp | | [ZNShine ZXM7-SHLDD132-505](https://comparepv.com/panel/znshine-zxm7-shldd132-505) | 505 W | +10 W, +0.4 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA120N-PRO-590W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka120n-pro-590w) | 590 W | +95 W, cooler, +3.0 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA120N-PRO-585W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka120n-pro-585w) | 585 W | +90 W, cooler, +2.8 pp | | [Bisol BGO 580](https://comparepv.com/panel/bisol-bgo-580) | 580 W | +85 W, cooler, +2.6 pp | | [Gamko New Energy GKA120N-PRO-580W](https://comparepv.com/panel/gamko-new-energy-gka120n-pro-580w) | 580 W | +85 W, cooler, +2.6 pp | --- Source: https://comparepv.com/panel/znshine-zxm7-shld132-495 Not in this file, on the page: a thirty-year output simulator and alternatives filtered by how closely they match these dimensions.