Product Specifications
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Economical Panels for Off-Grid Applications - VLS-30W
Value Line Series (VLS) - 30W Panel
The Value Line Series (VLS) family of solar modules, oered by Ameresco Solar, is a reliable,
rugged, and economic panel engineered for o-grid solar applications. The VLS line oers
the rugged and reliable construction, materials, and performance.
VLS
Value
Line
Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS CERTIFICATIONS
Maximum power (P
max
)
(1)
30W
Tolerance (P
max
) ±5%
Open circuit voltage (V
oc
) 21.4V
Maximum power voltage (V
mp
) 17.1V
Short circuit current (I
sc
) 1.95A
Maximum power current at (I
mp
) 1.75A
Maximum system (DC) voltage 80V
Operation temperature range -40°C - 85°C
NOCT
(2)
48±3°C
Temperature coefficient of I
sc
0.084%/°C
Temperature coefficient of V
oc
-0.390%/°C
1. Values at Standard Test Conditions (STC): 1000W/m
2
irradiance, AM 1.5 solar spectrum and 25
o
C module temperature
2. Nominal Operation Cell Temperature: Module operation temperature at 800W/m
2
irradiance, 20
o
C air temperature, 1m/s
wind speed
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions 750 × 350 × 50mm / 29.53 × 13.78 × 1.97in
Weight 3.2kg / 7.1lbs
The VLS-30W Panel features:
Rugged construction, precision engineering and quality components
Tempered glass, EVA lamination and weatherproof backskin that fosters
long-life and enhanced cell performance
Manufactured according to International Quality and Environment Management
System (ISO9001, ISO14001)
side view
750 (29.53)
750 (29.53)
35 (1.38)
270 (10.63)
135 (5.31)
322 (12.68)
350 (13.78)
350 (13.78)
50 (1.97)
240 (9.45)
AM1.5, Cell Temp: 25°C Irradiance: AM1.5, 1KW/m
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
0
0
0.6
1.2
1.8
0.6
1.2
1.8
10 20
1000W/m
2
800W/m
2
600W/m
2
400W/m
2
300W/m
2
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
0
0 10 20
25°C
50°C
75°C
Photographs are intended to portray typical module appearance, actual module appearance may vary. Diagrams may not be proportionate and are intended for illustrative purposes only. 02/02/14
J-Box
Nameplate
IV CURVES
DIMENSIONS
6-Mounting holes
5x12.7 (0.37x0.5)