SUNPOWER Performance 5 UPP BF Solar Panel Owner’s Manual

Performance 5 UPP BF Solar Panel

Product Information

The SunPower Performance 5 UPP BF panel is designed for solar power plants and offers high power density through bifacial power generation and G12 (210mm) cell technology. It has a framed glass/glass construction that provides durability for extended panel life. The panel is engineered to withstand environmental stresses such as shading, daily temperature swings, and high humidity. This panel is backed by the SunPower Performance UPP panel warranty providing 12-year product and 30-year power coverage.

Electrical Data, Front STC Characteristics

• Model: SPR-P5-545-UPP
• Nominal Power (Pnom): 545 W
• Power Tolerance: +3/0%
• Efficiency: 20.9%
• Rated Voltage (Vmpp): 39.5 V
• Rated Current (Impp): 13.81 A
• Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) (+/- 3%): 47.8 V
• Short-Circuit Current (Isc) (+/- 3%): 14.83 A
• Bifocality (PmaxBiF05): 567 W
• Bifocality (IscBiF05): 15.54 A
• Bifocality (PmaxBiF10): 594 W
• Bifocality (IscBiF10): 16.28 A
• Bifocality (PmaxBiF20): 648 W
• Bifocality (IscBiF20): 17.76 A

Tests And Certifications

• Standard Tests: IEC 61215, IEC 61730

• Quality Certs: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015

• EHS Compliance: ISO 45001-2018, Recycling Scheme

• Ammonia Test: IEC 62716

• Desert Test: MIL-STD-810G

• Salt Spray Test: IEC 61701 (maximum severity)

• LeTID Test: IEC 61215 (MQT 23.1 LeTID detection) draft
  standard

• PID Test Available Listings: IEC 62804, TUV

Operating Condition And Mechanical Data

• Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Impact Resistance: 25 mm diameter hail at 23 m/s
• Solar Cells: Monocrystalline PERC
• Tempered Glass: High-transmission tempered anti-reflective
• Junction Box
• Weight: 32.4 kg
• Max. Load: Frame Class 2 silver anodized
• Frame Profile: 1092 mm

Product Usage Instructions

The SunPower Performance 5 UPP BF panel is designed for power plant EPCs and developers looking to maximize energy production. It is recommended to consult with a solar power professional to determine the best usage and installation practices. The panel is engineered to stand up to environmental stresses such as shading, daily temperature swings, and high humidity, making it suitable for  large installations. The junction box should be installed according to local electrical codes and best practices. The panel should be installed in a location that receives maximum sunlight and is free from shading. Regular cleaning of the tempered glass surface can help maintain maximum energy production.

Engineered for Performance

• Smaller cells stay cooler when shaded, extending panel life3
• Proprietary encapsulant minimizes degradation from environmental exposure
• Conductive adhesive defends against daily temperature swings
• Redundant cell connections create flexible paths for continuous electricity flow

PERFORMANCE 5 UPP BF

POWER RANGE: 545 – 520 W

The SunPower Performance 5 UPP BF panel is engineered to meet the unique needs of solar power plants. Bifacial power generation and G12 (210mm) cell technology combine to maximize power density, while its framed glass/glass construction offers greater durability for extended panel life.
Backed by an industry-leading warranty and an estimated 35-year useful life,1 SunPower Performance panels wrap conventional front contact cells with 35 years of materials, engineering and manufacturing expertise to mitigate the reliability challenges of Conventional Panel design.

Durability that Translates to More Energy
Engineered to stand up to environmental stresses such as shading, daily temperature swings and high humidity, the SunPower Performance 5 UPP BF is a high power panel uniquely suited for power plant EPCs and developers looking to maximize energy production.

A Track Record of Innovation Leadership
SunPower Performance panels represent the most deployed shingled cell panel in the industry—innovation protected by a growing portfolio of patents worldwide.2

A Better Product. A Better Warranty.
SunPower Performance 5 UPP BF panel is backed by the SunPower Performance UPP panel warranty providing 12-year product and 30-year power coverage.

• Year 1 Minimum Warranted Power Output 98.0%
• Maximum Annual Degradation 0.45%
• Year 30 Warranted Power Output 85.0%

Electrical Data,  Front STC Characteristics 4

Model| SPR-P5-545-UPP| SPR-P5-540-UPP| SPR-P5-535-UPP    SPR-P5-530-UPP| SPR-P5-525-UPP| SPR-P5-520-UPP
Nominal Power (Pnom)4| 545 W| 540 W| 535 W                    530 W| 525 W| 520 W
Power Tolerance| +3/0%| +3/0%| +3/0%                    +3/0%| +3/0%| +3/0%
Efficiency| 20.9%| 20.7%| 20.6%                    20.4%| 20.2%| 20.0%
Rated Voltage (Vmpp)| 39.5 V| 39.2 V| 38.9 V                    38.6 V| 38.3 V| 38.0 V
Rated Current (Impp)| 13.81 A| 13.78 A| 13.76 A                  13.73 A| 13.71 A| 13.69 A
Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) (+/− 3%)| 47.8 V| 47.6 V| 47.4 V 47.1 V| 46.8 V| 46.6 V
Short-Circuit Current (Isc) (+/− 3%)| 14.83 A| 14.80 A| 14.79 A 14.78 A| 14.77 A| 14.76 A
Maximum System Voltage| | | 1500 V IEC| |
Maximum Series Fuse| | | 25 A| |
Power Temp. Coef.| | | –0.34% / ° C| |
Voltage Temp. Coef.| | | –0.28% / ° C| |
Current Temp. Coef.| | | 0.06% / ° C| |

Bifacial Characteristics

Bifocality (| Pmax)| 70% +/–10%| | | | |
PmaxBiF05| | 572 W| 567 W| 562 W| 557 W| 551 W| 546 W
IscBiF05| | 15.57 A| 15.54 A| 15.53 A| 15.52 A| 15.51 A| 15.50 A
PmaxBiF10| | 600 W| 594 W| 589 W| 583 W| 578 W| 572 W
IscBiF10| | 16.31 A| 16.28 A| 16.27 A| 16.26 A| 16.25 A| 16.24 A
PmaxBiF20| | 654 W| 648 W| 642 W| 636 W| 630 W| 624 W
IscBiF20| | 17.80 A| 17.76 A| 17.75 A| 17.74 A| 17.72 A| 17.71 A

Tests And Certifications

Standard Tests5| IEC 61215, IEC 61730 Rated to 1500 V
Quality Certs| ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
EHS Compliance| ISO 45001-2018, Recycling Scheme
Ammonia Test| IEC 62716
Desert Test| MIL-STD-810G
Salt Spray Test| IEC 61701 (maximum severity)
LeTID Test6| IEC 61215 (MQT 23.1 LeTID detection) draft standard
PID Test| IEC 62804
Available Listings7| TUV

Operating Condition And Mechanical Data

Temperature| − 40°C to +85°C
Impact Resistance| 25 mm diameter hail at 23 m/s
Solar Cells| Monocrystalline PERC
Tempered Glass| High-transmission tempered anti-reflective
Junction Box| IP-68, Renhe ZJRH 05-8 or Zerun Z4S or Stäubli Evo2, 3 bypass diodes
Weight| 32.4 kg
Max. Load| Wind: 2400 Pa, 245 kg/m² front & back Snow: 5400 Pa, 550 kg/m² front
Frame| Class 2 silver anodized

1. Performance panels expected useful life of 35 years. Source: “SunPower P-Series Technology Technical Review,” Leidos Independent Engineer Report. 2016.
2. Based on shipments as of Q2-2020.
3. SunPower Performance Series – Thermal Performance, Z.Campeau 2016.
4. Measured at Standard Test Conditions (STC): irradiance of 1000 W/m², AM 1.5, and cell temperature 25° C.
5. Class C fire rating per IEC 61730.
6. Fraunhofer CSP LID Sensitivity according to IEC 61215 (MQT 23.1 LeTID detection), 0.5% power loss at 700 hours.
7. Cert only covers front side performance.

Designed in the U.S.A. by SunPower Corporation
Assembled in China

Specifications included in this datasheet are subject to change without notice.

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536098 REV D / A4_EN Publication Date: October 2021

References

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