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Silfab Solar SIL 520 XM

Brand
Silfab Solar
Model
SIL 520 XM
SKU / part number
SIL 520 XM[1]
Category
Solar panels
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Electrical at STC

Rated output (STC)520 W[2, 3]
Module efficiency21.9 %[3]
Voltage at max power (Vmp)40.48 V[2, 3]
Current at max power (Imp)12.85 A[2, 3]
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)47.52 V[2, 3]
Short-circuit current (Isc)13.65 A[2, 3]
Power tolerance?

Temperature and system limits

Temperature coefficient, Pmax-0.29 %/°C[1, 3]
Temperature coefficient, Voc-0.24 %/°C[3]
Temperature coefficient, Isc0.04 %/°C[3]
Maximum system voltage1,500 V[1, 3]
Maximum series fuse?
NOCT / NMOT?
Rated output at NMOT?
Operating temperature?

Cells and construction

Cell technologyN-type TOPCon[1]Provisional
Cell count132 cells[3]
BifacialYes[1, 3]
Bifaciality?
FrameAnodized Aluminum (Silver)[3]
Front glass3.2 mm high transmittance, tempered, antireflective coating[3]
Rear surfaceHigh durability, superior hydrolysis and UV resistance, multi-layer dielectric film, transparent PV backsheet[3]
Panel format?

Mechanical and connections

Dimensions35 D × 1,133 W × 2,098 L mm[1, 3]
Weight26.2 kg / 57.76 lb[3]
Connectors1350 mm, ø 5.7 mm, MC4-EVO2A from Staubli[3]
Cable length?
Junction box rating?
Mounting?
Design load, front?
Design load, rear?

Installation (from the manual)

Not documented in the manual

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Warranty

Product warranty?
Power warranty term?
First-year degradation?
Annual degradation after year one?
Warranted final output?
Coverage conditions?
Remedy?
Labor and shipping?
Transfer to another owner?

Certifications and listings

UL 61730?
UL 1703?
IEC 61215?
IEC 61730?
IEC 62804?
CEC listing?
CECClaimedListed when checked[6]

Documents and sources

  1. Silfab Solar 520W 132 Half-Cell 1500V TOPCon Silver Bifacial Solar Panel, SIL 520 XMDistributor product page · Revised Not stated · Checked Sep 17, 2026https://www.greentechrenewables.com/product/silfab-solar-520w-132-half-cell-1500v-topcon-silver-bifacial-solar-panel-sil-520-xm
  2. Silfab Solar SIL 520 XM datasheetOfficial datasheet · Revised Not stated · Checked Sep 17, 2026https://cdn.myced.com/images/Products/ZZ0000/ZZ3014/00000/ZZ301400042_DS.pdf
  3. Silfab Commercial – SIL-520 XM BIFACIAL (NTC)Official datasheet · Revised Not stated · Checked Sep 19, 2026https://silfabsolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Silfab-SIL-520-XM-Bifacial-Data-Final.pdf
  4. Warranty – Modules Manufactured 2018 +Official warranty · Revised Not stated · Checked Sep 19, 2026https://silfabsolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SIL-CS-WRTY-010-–-Revision-Q-Limited-Product-and-Linear-Performance-Warranty.pdf
  5. Installation Manual, Prime, Elite, Commercial, UtilityOfficial instruction manual · Revised Not stated · Checked Sep 19, 2026https://silfabsolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SILFAB-SSI-13-INSTALLATION-MANUAL-FINAL.pdf
  6. CEC PV Module List, official spreadsheet (data unchanged since October 1, 2026; downloaded October 11, 2026)Issuer record · Revised October 1, 2026 · Checked Oct 11, 2026https://solarequipment.energy.ca.gov/Home/DownloadtoExcel?filename=PVModuleList