{"product_id":"sungold-power-550-watt-monocrystalline-solar-panel","title":"SunGold Power 550 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe SunGold Power 550 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Delivers 550 Watts per Module and 21.3% Efficiency for Large Off-Grid Arrays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SunGold Power 550 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (model SG550WM) is a full-size PERC module built from 144 monocrystalline cells. It is rated at 550W with a 21.3% module efficiency and a 1500V maximum system voltage, and it is UL 61730 and CEC listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits people building larger arrays for off-grid systems, cabins and professional installations, where more watts per module means fewer panels to mount and wire. We sell it in packs of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 identical panels, so you can match the panel count to your inverter or charge controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSunGold Power 550 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e550 Watts From 144 PERC Cells\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach module uses 144 PERC monocrystalline cells (182 x 91mm) in a 6 x 24 layout. At standard test conditions it produces 550W at 41.00V and 13.45A, with a production tolerance of ±3%. More output per module can mean fewer modules, rails and connections for the same array size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e21.3% Efficiency With Grade A Cells\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunGold rates the module efficiency at 21.3% and uses Grade A cells. The panel is also rated for strong performance in weak light, which helps on overcast days and early or late in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1500V System Voltage for Long Strings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module is rated for a 1500V maximum system voltage, with a 49.70V open circuit voltage and a 14.03A short circuit current. Those figures give you the numbers you need to plan series strings around your inverter's PV input limits. The maximum series fuse rating is 25A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIP68 Junction Box and Twin Wall Frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IP68-rated junction box and waterproof connectors protect the electrical connections in all weather. The frame is scratch-resistant anodized aluminum with a twin wall design that resists corrosion during extended outdoor use, and the front is 3.2mm tempered glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRated for Wide Temperature Swings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel operates from -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) and is rated for 2400Pa of wind resistance. Its fire performance is Type 4 according to ANSI\/UL 61730, and it is Safety Class II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePre-Drilled Frame for Faster Mounting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-drilled holes in the frame make it easier to bolt the panel to racking. Each panel has 12 AWG output cables about 1 ft long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong Output Warranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunGold covers the panel with a 5 year 95% output warranty, a 10 year 90% output warranty and a 25 year 80% output warranty. A 12-year material and workmanship warranty also applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-grid systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a large solar array for an off-grid home or property with fewer modules on the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supply a cabin's battery bank with quiet, clean solar energy from a small number of high-wattage panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e SunGold designed this panel for industrial and professional use, with a sealed aluminum frame built for years of outdoor service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-voltage inverters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1500V system rating suits inverters that accept long series strings at their PV input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Compares to Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus the SunGold 450W PERC panel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SG450WM uses 120 cells instead of 144 and measures 75.16 inches long, against 89.7 inches for the SG550WM. Its open circuit voltage is 41.72V versus 49.70V. The 450W model fits tighter spaces, while the 550W model puts more power in each module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus several smaller panels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching the same array wattage with smaller modules means more panels, more mounting hardware and more connections to make and maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus flexible panels.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rigid module with tempered glass and an aluminum frame is built for permanent outdoor mounting and carries a long output warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This PERC Solar Panel the Right Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each panel measures 89.7 x 44.8 x 1.4 inches and weighs 62.4 lbs, so plan for the mounting space and handling weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open circuit voltage is 49.70V per panel. Check your inverter or charge controller's PV voltage limit before deciding how many to wire in series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short circuit current is 14.03A per panel, with a 25A maximum series fuse rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in even-numbered packs from 2 to 20 panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may be a good fit if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are building a large off-grid or professional array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fewer modules for the same wattage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour inverter accepts high-voltage PV strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need UL 61730 and CEC listed panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the 550W Panel Stay Outdoors in Wet Weather?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The junction box and connectors are IP68 rated, and the panel is designed for use in all weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Much Energy Will It Produce Each Day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily output depends on the number of peak sun hours at your location, which changes with the season and the weather. Multiplying the 550W rating by your local peak sun hours gives a rough estimate before system losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Series or Parallel Wiring Better for These Panels?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your system voltage, your inverter or controller specifications and any shading on the array. Check the PV input voltage range of your inverter or solar controller before you lay out the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Does Cold Weather Affect String Voltage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open circuit voltage rises as the temperature drops, with a Voc temperature coefficient of -0.35%\/°C. Leave voltage headroom when you size strings for a cold climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 x SunGold Power 550 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (SG550WM), Based on the Pack Size Selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Watts From Every Module You Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SunGold Power 550 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel gives large arrays 550 watts per module, 21.3% efficiency and a 1500V system rating, backed by a 25-year output warranty. At Outbound Power, we help customers choose panel counts and string layouts that match their inverter and battery bank. 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