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Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar makes the TOPHiKu6 module line using N-type TOPCon cells. The CS6.1-72TD series targets high power arrays that want efficiency up to 23 percent and a 30 year performance warranty.

The TOPHiKu6 CS6.1-72TD is a Canadian Solar module rated from 595 to 620 watts. It runs on N-type TOPCon cells and reaches module efficiency up to 23.0 percent. Canadian Solar backs it with a 30 year linear power performance warranty.

Cell Technology and Power Output

Canadian Solar builds the TOPHiKu6 on N-type TOPCon cells arranged as 144 cells in a 2 by (12 by 6) layout. The company markets low power degradation and strong anti-LeTID and anti-PID performance.

The CS6.1-72TD lists nominal power from 595 to 620 watts. Module efficiency runs from 22.0 percent up to 23.0 percent across the power classes. The module holds a maximum power temperature coefficient of minus 0.29 percent per degree Celsius.

Warranty and Durability

Canadian Solar lists a 12 year enhanced product warranty and a 30 year linear power performance warranty for the TOPHiKu6. First year power degradation is no more than 1 percent.

After the first year the module degrades no more than 0.4 percent per year. Canadian Solar rates the panel for a heavy snow load up to 5400 Pascal and a wind load up to 2400 Pascal.