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.5%
SunForte PM318B00 19EFF.
Mono-crystalline Photovoltaic Module
Power Range

Back Contact Cells

315-318 Wp

No string in the front side enhances light

conversion space

Highly Strengthened Design

19.5% Efficiency

Module complies with advanced loading tests to

meet 5400 Pa loading requirements

The highest efficiency of 19.5%

SunForte PM318B00 (315-318 Wp)

unit: mm (inch)

46
(1.81)

322
(12.69)

Junction Box

577
(22.70)

1000
(39.37)

915
(36.02)

4.2
(0.17)

(+)

261.5
(10.30)

Electrical Data

0.0

1002
(39.45)

500 W/m

200 W/m
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Voltage (V)
230.8 180
(9.09) (7.07)

399
(15.70)

3.0

1.0

6.6
(0.26)

Mounting
Hole

800 W/m

4.0

2.0

1200
(47.24)

1000 W/m

5.0

1535
(60.45)

1000 W/m at 50 C

6.0

1559
(61.39)

I-V curve vs diff. irradiance

7.0

12
(0.47)

Grounding Holes
Stacking Pins

Current (A)

1046
(41.18)

Current/voltage characteristics with dependence on

irradiance and module temperature.

11.0
(0.43)

I-V Curve

Operating Conditions

Typ. Nominal Power PN

315 Wp

318 Wp

Operating Temperature

-40+80 C

Typ. Module Efciency

19.30%

19.50%

Ambient Temperature Range

-40+45 C

Typ. Nominal Voltage Vmp (V)

54.70

54.70

Maximum System Voltage

1000 V

Typ. Nominal Current Imp (A)

5.76

5.82

IP Protection Level

IP 65

Typ. Open Circuit Voltage VOC (V)

64.60

64.70

Serial Fuse Rating

15 A

Typ. Short Circuit Current ISC (A)

6.14

6.20

Maximum Surface Load Capacity

Tested up to 5400 Pa according to IEC 61215

(advanced test)

-3% / +5%

Maximum Tolerance of PN

Above data are the effective measurement at Standard Test Conditions (STC)
STC : irradiance 1000W/m, spectral distribution AM 1.5, temperature 25 2 C, in accordance with EN 60904-3
The given electrical data are nominal values which account for basic measurements and manufacturing tolerances of
10%, with the exception of PN. The classications is performed according to PN

Temperature Coefcient
NOCT

45 2 C

Typ. Temperature Coefcient of PN

-0.38% / K

Typ. Temperature Coefcient of VOC

-0.27% / K

Temperature Coefcient of ISC

0.06% / K

Warranties and Certications

Product Warranty

Maximum 5 years for material and workmanship

Performance Guarantee

Guaranteed output of 90% for 10 years and 80% for 25 years

Certications

According to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 guidelines *

* Please conrm other certications with AUO ofcial dealers

NOCT: Normal Operation Cell Temperature, measuring conditions: irradiance 800W/m, AM1.5, air temperature
20 C, wind speed 1m/s

Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Weight

Cell

1559 x 1046 x 46 mm (61.39 Xx 41.18 x 1.81 inches)

18.6 kg (41.0 lbs)
High transmission tempered glass with AR-Tech,
3.2 mm (0.13 inches)
96 high efciency back contact cells,
125 mm x 125 mm (5'' x 5'')

Cell Encapsulation
Back Sheet
Frame
Junction Box
Cables
Connector Type

EVA
Composite lm
Anodized aluminum frame
Junction box with 3 bypass diodes
Length : each 1.0 m (39.37 inches)
MC4

Front Glass

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