{"product_id":"mega-550-550-watt-bifacial-solar-panel","title":"MEGA 550 - 550 Watt Bifacial Solar Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MEGA 550 is a utility-scale bifacial module sold by the pallet, not the piece. Eight, ten or twelve panels ship on a single skid, which is how the freight math works out for a house roof, a barn, a pump station or a small commercial array. Glass on both faces means the module also harvests light reflected off whatever is underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e144 half-cut N-Type TOPCon cells with 16 busbars, 23% module efficiency, 550W nameplate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-side gain is real but conditional. Rich Solar quotes up to 25% additional output, and that figure assumes a highly reflective surface such as fresh snow, white gravel or a painted roof. Over dark soil or asphalt, expect closer to 5 to 10%, and mount the array high enough off the surface for reflected light to reach the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass on front and back at 2.0 mm each, rather than a polymer backsheet, which resists abrasion and moisture ingress over a 25-year life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42.0V at maximum power, 13.1A, 49.8V open circuit. Plan string length against your inverter's DC window and fuse at 30A maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput tolerance of 0 to +5W, PID-resistant cells and 100% electroluminescence inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5400 Pa snow and 2400 Pa wind rating, certified to UL 61730, IEC 61215 and CSA C22.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach panel is 89.7 x 44.7 in and 73.2 lb, so this is a two-person lift and needs proper racking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMounting and wiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight pre-drilled holes in the anodized aluminum frame for standard rail clamps, tilt legs, pole or ground mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-foot 12 AWG leads with MC4 connectors, IP68 junction box, IP67 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with grid-tie string inverters and off-grid MPPT controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBifacial output depends on mounting height and ground surface, so ground mounts and elevated racking see more benefit than a flush roof mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips palletized by freight. A liftgate or forklift and a level place to unload are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallet quantities are fixed at 8, 10 or 12 panels; partial pallets are not available at this price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 years on rated power output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 years on materials and workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"8 Solar Panels","offer_id":46392689098902,"sku":"RS-M550-8","price":2879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Solar Panels","offer_id":46517816688790,"sku":"RS-M550-10","price":3519.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Solar Panels","offer_id":46517816721558,"sku":"RS-M550-12","price":4239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5291\/1254\/files\/MEGA_550_Watt_24_Volt_Monocrystalline_Solar_Panel_1.jpg?v=1785708463","url":"https:\/\/sunenergydepot.com\/products\/mega-550-550-watt-bifacial-solar-panel","provider":"sunenergydepot.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}