These panels come in pallet quantities of 20. If you would like to order less than a pallet please call our customer service.BP Solar 3230T, 230 Watt 20 Volt PV Module
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BP Solar has been manufacturing solar wafers, cells and modules for more than 35 years. This experience shows that the best way to optimize module life and electrical energy production is to attend to every detail in the design and manufacture of our products, our process controls and testing methods. BP Solars latest generation of 60 cell, Polycrystalline T Series solar modules offers the following benefits:
Long lasting, innovative frame design
The aluminum frame has a rounded profile for better handling comfort and is optimized for use with anti-theft bolts to increase security.
Flexible mounting and reduced soiling losses
Increased distance between cells and frame, and an enhanced design to push the laminate to the front, ensures that dirt accumulation will not shadow cells, even in landscape mounting, thus maximizing energy production.
Improved reliability with effective cooling
IntegraBus technology ensures reliable cable management while positioning the bypass diodes and junction box away from the cells for cooler operation and greater energy production.
Environmentally responsible
Lead free soldering and interconnections, halogen free cables complete with latching MC4 connectors and minimal packaging waste.
Enhanced warranty offer
BP Solar launches an industry leading warranty offer, with lower degradation rates on our modules manufactured beginning January 1st, 2010. Our internal testing standards that go well beyond international requirements back this innovative offer.
Electrical Characteristics
Maximum power (Pmax): 230 Watts
Voltage at Pmax: 29.1 Volts
Current at Pmax: 7.90 Amps
Short-circuit current (Isc): 8.40 Amps
Open-circuit voltage (Voc): 36.7 Volts
Module efficiency: 13.8%
Tolerance: -3/+5%
Nominal voltage: 20 Volts
Efficiency reduction at 200W/m2: <5% reduction (efficiency 13.1%)
Limiting reverse current: 8.40 Amps
Temperature coefficient of Isc: (0.0650.015)%/C
Temperature coefficient of Voc: -(0.360.05)%/C
Temperature coefficient of Pmax: -(0.50.05)%/C
NOCT (Air 20C Sun 0.8kW/m2, wind 1m/s): 472C
Maximum Series fuse rating: 20A
Application class (according to IEC 61730:2007): Class A
Maximum system voltage: 600V (U.S. NEC rating); 1000V (IEC 61730:2007)
Mechanical Characteristics
Solar Cells: 60 polycrystalline 6 silicon cells (156x156mm) in series
Front cover: High transmission 3.2mm (1/8th in) glass
Encapsulant: EVA
Back cover: White polyester
Frame: Silver anodized aluminum (Universal II)
Diodes: IntegraBus with 6 Schottky diodes
Junction box: Potted (IP 67); certified to meet UL 1703 flammability test
Output Cables: 4mm2 cable with latching MC4 connectors
Asymetrical cable lengths: (-)1250mm (49.21in) / (+)800mm (31.50in)
Dimensions: 65.6" x 39.4" x 2.0" (1667 x 1000 x 50 mm)
Weight: 42.8 lbs. (19.4 kg)
Warranty
Free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years
93% power output over 12 years
85% power output over 25 years
Certification
Certified according to the extended version of the IEC 61215:2005 (Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic modules - Design qualification and type approval)
Certified according to IEC 61730-1 and IEC 61730-2. (Photovoltaic module safety qualification, requirements for construction and testing)
Listed to UL 1703 Standard for Safety by Intertek ETL (Class C fire rating)
Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified factories
Module electrical measurements are calibrated to World radiometric reference via third party international laboratories