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How to use this dataEquipment overview
520 W, 144 half-cut cell monocrystalline module, white backsheet, 1500V max system Vdc
The figures below refer to SMH520J-12X12UW. Use the configuration table for other variants.
- Nameplate DC power
- 520 W DC
- Maximum-power voltage (DC)
- 42.26 V DC
- PTC power (DC)
- 487.2 W DC
- Technology
- Mono-c-Si
Specifications are reported in the CEC source; SolarApprovals has not independently tested this equipment. A missing value does not mean zero or a failed certification.
Exact configurations
CEC annotations in braces identify the listed configuration and are not part of the manufacturer’s model number. Variants share this canonical page.
| CEC model / configuration | Nameplate DC power | PTC (DC) | Observation | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMH520J-12X12UWPV Module-Full row 16502 | 520 W DC | 487.2 W DC | Listed in CEC |
Source specifications and conditions
Additional source information for SMH520J-12X12UW. Qualifiers, reported control modes and required devices are retained as written. Power-control listings do not establish arbitrary battery/inverter pairings.
- NOCT (°C)
- 43.59
- Module family
- Monocrystalline
- Cells in series
- 72
- CEC listing date
- 2025-05-12
- Module area (m²)
- 2.69
- PTC rating (W DC)
- 487.2
- Safety certification
- UL 61730
- Parallel cell strings
- 2
- Building-integrated PV
- N
- Maximum-power current Imp (A)
- 12.31
- Short-circuit current Isc (A)
- 13.56
- Open-circuit voltage Voc (V DC)
- 49.5
- Maximum-power voltage Vmp (V DC)
- 42.26
- Pmax temperature coefficient (%/°C)
- -0.3477
Documented compatibility
No specific equipment pairing has been verified for this model.
Shared voltage, a hybrid designation, or the same manufacturer does not establish compatibility. Check the manufacturer’s installation documents for exact model combinations, firmware, and operating conditions.
Registry observation history
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- Sep 21, 2026 · California Energy CommissionFirst observed: Listed in CECSMH520J-12X12UW
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