Canadian Solar 615W Bifacial N-Type TOPCon Solar Panel

Overview of the Canadian Solar 615W Bifacial Panel

The Canadian Solar 615W bifacial solar panel is a high-efficiency N-type TOPCon module from the TOPBiHiKu6 series, designed for large residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installations. With advanced bifacial technology and a robust dual-glass construction, this panel delivers high front-side power output and additional rear-side energy generation.

What the Canadian Solar 615W Panel Is Designed to Do

This solar panel converts sunlight into DC electrical energy and is designed to:

• Deliver high power output per panel to reduce balance-of-system costs
• Increase energy yield through bifacial rear-side generation
• Operate efficiently in hot climates due to a low temperature coefficient
• Provide long-term, reliable performance in demanding environments

What This Panel Is Not

This product is a photovoltaic module only and does not perform power conversion or energy storage functions.

• It is not an inverter and does not produce AC power
• It does not store electrical energy
• It does not include mounting hardware or electrical protection devices

Cell Technology and Module Construction

The panel uses N-type TOPCon cell technology combined with a bifacial dual-glass design.

• Cell type: N-type TOPCon cells
• Cell arrangement: 144 cells [2 × (12 × 6)]
• Excellent resistance to PID and LeTID degradation
• Reduced micro-crack risk due to dual-glass construction

Electrical Performance (STC)

• Nominal maximum power (Pmax): 615 W
• Maximum power voltage (Vmp): 44.6 V
• Maximum power current (Imp): 13.79 A
• Open circuit voltage (Voc): 52.4 V
• Short circuit current (Isc): 14.72 A
• Module efficiency: 22.8%

Bifacial Performance and Energy Gain

The bifacial design allows additional power generation from reflected light on the rear side.

• Power bifaciality: up to 80%
• Additional energy yield depends on installation height, tilt, and ground reflectivity
• Rear-side gains can significantly increase total system output

Temperature Performance

• Temperature coefficient (Pmax): -0.29% / °C
• Temperature coefficient (Voc): -0.25% / °C
• Temperature coefficient (Isc): +0.05% / °C
• Nominal module operating temperature (NMOT): 41 ± 3°C

Mechanical Specifications

• Dimensions: 2382 × 1134 × 30 mm
• Weight: 33.6 kg
• Front glass: 2.0 mm heat-strengthened glass with anti-reflective coating
• Back glass: 2.0 mm heat-strengthened glass
• Frame: Anodised aluminium alloy

Junction Box and Cabling

• Junction box rating: IP68
• Bypass diodes: 3
• Cable size: 4.0 mm² (IEC) / 12 AWG (UL)
• Cable length: 300 mm (+) / 200 mm (-)
• Connector type: Stäubli MC4-compatible or equivalent

Operating Limits and Ratings

• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum system voltage: 1500 V (IEC/UL)
• Maximum series fuse rating: 30 A
• Protection class: Class II

Load Ratings

• Maximum front-side snow load: 5400 Pa
• Maximum wind load: 2400 Pa

Certifications and Compliance

• IEC 61215 and IEC 61730
• IEC 61701 (salt mist corrosion)
• IEC 62716 (ammonia resistance)
• UL 61730
• CE, UKCA and other regional certifications

Warranty Information

• Product warranty: 12 years on materials and workmanship
• Performance warranty: 30-year linear power output warranty
• First-year degradation: ≤1%
• Annual degradation thereafter: ≤0.4%

Typical Applications

• Large residential solar installations
• Commercial and industrial rooftop systems
• Ground-mounted and utility-scale solar plants
• High-performance bifacial solar arrays