BP SOLAR

SOLAR MODULES
BP280F & BP275F
SOLAR MODULES APPLICATIONS
PRODUCT FEATURES GRID-CONNECT
High efficiency monocrystalline Rain-screen Faades Multi-Kilowatt and
Megawatt Power
silicon cells. Sun-shade & Balcony
Stations
Products
Designed for maximum Roofing Products Generator-type
Power for centralised
reliability and minimum Domestic/Residential locations.
Roof Products
maintenance.
Produced using in-house
technology in cell
manufacturing and
TELECOMS
Microwave Repeaters TV Translators
encapsulation. and Terminals. Radio Telephones &
VHF/UHF Radio Telemetry.
Highly resistant to water, Systems and Radio Navigational
abrasion, hail impact and other Repeaters. Aids
environmental factors. Mobile Radio Fibre Optic Repeaters
Systems.
Miscellaneous
Lightweight anodised HF/SSB Radio Packages DC Loads
aluminium frame or laminate Transceivers
version only.
All proven products. Only RURAL
materials with extensive field INFRASTRUCTURE
experience used. Community/Village Community/Village
Water Pumping Lighting
Designed and manufactured to Community/Village
Community/Village
comply with European and Water Purification Television & Video
International standards. Community/Village Individual House
Power
European specification ESTI503. Refrigeration,
Medical and Domestic Community/Village
20 year product warranty Power

SPECIALIST
Cathodic Protection Racon Systems
Aircraft Obstruction Beacon Buoy Lighting
Lighting Systems
Lighthouse Lighting Fog Warning Systems
Systems

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Module Catalogue Number BP280 BP275
Nominal Peak Power (Pmax) 80.00W 75.00W
Voltage @ maximum power (V mp) 17.00V 17.00V
Current @ maximum power (I mp) 4.70A 4.45A
Short-circuit current (I sc) 5.0A 4.75A
Open-circuit Voltage (V oc) 21.8V 21.40V
Dimensions F=Framed L=Laminate
CELL SPECIFICATIONS BP275/280F Length 1188 mm Width 530 mm
36 series connected, 125 mm Depth 43.5 mm Weight 7.5 kg
monocrystalline silicon BP275/280L Length 1183 mm Width 525 mm
pseudo square cells. Depth 4 mm (1 mm) Weight 5.5 kg
 HIGH EFFICIENCY BP280F/BP275F MODULES
POWER SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE/CURRENT CURVE (Nominal)
All performance specifications given are as measured at the The graph below details module performance at an
standard test conditions. insolation of 1000 W/m2, air mass 1.5 D

Standard Test Conditions

CURRENT (A)

Description Parameter Value

Intensity of illumination Insolation (W/m2) 1000
4.0

Special Density Air Mass (AM) 1.5

Operating Temperature Cell Temperature (C) 25

3.0
75W
Description of performance parameters
80W
P max Maximum power of a module. The point on 2.0
the curve where the IV is at a maximum
V mp Voltage at the maximum power point
I mp Current at the maximum power point 1.0

I sc The short circuit current of a PV module

V oc The open circuit voltage of a PV module
10 20
Pmin Minimum guaranteed power of a module
VOLTAGE (V)

Tolerance Minimum power, the peak power of all high power modules is normally supplied within minus 5watts actual of the nominal
value, for further details contact BP Solar.
Coefficient of Voltage -0.0022 V/cell/C
Coefficient of Current 8.9 mA/cm2/C

CEC APPROVAL SPECIFICATION NO.503 Materials are as follows:

BP Solar modules have been tested and qualified to the Front Cover: Toughened glass, 3mm, high
Commission of European Communities specification number 503 light transmission (c 92%)
at the CEC Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy. The qualification Encapsulant: Ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA)
tests are designed to demonstrate the modules suitability for Rear Cover: Tri-laminate of PVF/Polyester/PVF
use in field conditions. Frame: Extruded Aluminium, Anodised
Frame Sealant: High strength bonding tape
200 thermal cycles from -40C to 85C. Junction Box: Glass filled polycarbonate
10 humidity/freeze cycles from 85C at 85% relative humidity Electrical connections to the
to -40C. Rear Module Label
module are made via screw
Ice ball impact test. terminals within the junction W A R N I N G
Ultra violet exposure. box. One cable gland is fitted ELECTRICAL HAZARD
THIS UNIT PRODUCES ELECTRICITY

Outdoor exposure. and 3 further knockouts

WHEN EXPOSED TO LIGHT. COVER
GLASS BEFORE REMOVING TERMINAL
BOX LID.

Damp heat. (suitable for glands or

MAXIMUM SYSTEM OPERATING VOLTAGE
REFER TO INSTRUCTION LEAFLET

Hot spot endurance (to simulate partial shading). conduit) are provided to
Mechanical endurance, to simulate wind loads of up to facilitate series and/or
225 km/h. parallel connection.
Power specifications are measured at Standard BP Solar Test BP SOLAR
Conditions. For further information on module performance
MODULE TYPE: BP275F
contact BP Solar. NOMINAL PEAK POWER (P max) : 75.00
PEAK POWER VOLTAGE (Vmp) : 17.00
PEAK POWER CURRENT (Imp) : 4.45
Approved by TV Rheinland Group for use as Class II SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (Isc)
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (Voc)
:
:
4.75
21.40
equipment, Schutzklasse II. MINIMUM POWER (P min)
5
: 70.00
Isc
P max
Imp
A 4

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standard materials and lamination techniques. Stainless steel s 1

Vmp Voc
fasteners are used throughout. The junction box is bonded 0

Vo l t s
directly to the laminate to facilitate both framed and laminate Power specifications measured at Standard Test Conditions,
Insolation of 1000W/m2, AM 1.5, 25C cell temperature

only module products. TV Rheinland

Module Certified to CEC Specification 503
by JRC ISPRA.
Group 10 Year Limited Output Guarantee.

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