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Solar Frontier CIS Solar Panels

Solar Frontier’s new 150 watt CIS solar panels offer the highest conversion efficiency of any mass-produced thin-film module - and without the use of lead or cadmium.

The modules feature a light-soaking effect unique to Solar Frontier’s CIS (Copper, Indium, Selenium) technology, which provides higher output than initially specified. Under partial shading, the unique patterning of these CIS photovoltaic modules also keeps voltage drop to a minimum.

Fewer production steps and raw materials needed for manufacturing Solar Frontier's CIS modules also mean an industry-leading energy payback time of less than one year.

These CIS thin film modules have a temperature coefficient of 0.31%/K - around 30-50% lower than for many crystalline solar panels

Solar Frontier CIS solar panel features

Highest efficiency of up to 12.6%
Light soaking effect boosts output after installation
Higher performance than rated value can be expected after installation
Cadmium and lead free thin film module
Energy payback time of under a year

Solar Frontier 150 watt solar module warranty

5 year product warranty
25 year performance warranty

Solar Frontier CIS solar module specifications

	SF150-L

Maximum power Pmax	150 W
Module efficiency %	12.2%
Tolerance of Pmax	+10%/-5%
Factory binning	±2.5 W
Open circuit voltage Voc	110.0 V
Short circuit current Isc	2.10 A
Voltage at maximum power Vmpp	79.0 V
Current at maximum power Impp	1.90 A

Standard Test Conditions (STC): 1,000 W/m2 irradiance, module temperature 25 °C, air mass 1.5. Isc and Voc are ±10% tolerance of STC rated values. Module output may rise after light soaking due to its unique characteristics.

Temperature Characteristics

NOCT	47 °C
Temperature coefficient of Isc α	+0.01%/K
Temperature coefficient of Voc β	-0.30%/K
Temperature coefficient of Pmax δ	-0.31%/K

Mechanical Characteristics

Dimensions (L x W x H)	1,257 x 977 x 35 mm
Weight	20 kg
Application class (IEC 61730)	A
Fire rating (IEC 61730)	Class C
Safety class (IEC 61140)	II
Cell type	CIS glass substrate (cadmium free)
Front cover	Clear tempered glass, 3.2 mm
Encapsulant	EVA
Back sheet	Weatherproof plastic film (color: black & silver)
Frame	Anodised aluminium alloy (color: black)
Edge sealant	Butyl rubber
Junction box	Protection rating: IP 67 (with bypass diode)
Adhesive	Silicone
Output cables (conductor)	2.5 mm2 /14 AWG (halogen free)
Cable lengths (symmetrical)	1,200 mm (47.2 in.)