Product Specifications

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Nameplate
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Economical Panels for Off-Grid Applications - VLS-5W
Value Line Series (VLS) - 5W Panel
The Value Line Series (VLS) family of solar modules, oered by Ameresco Solar, is a reliable,
rugged, and economic panel engineered for o-grid solar applications. The VLS line oers
the rugged and reliable construction, materials, and performance.
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
VLS
Value
Line
Series
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS CERTIFICATIONS
Maximum power (P
max
)
(1)
5W
Tolerance (P
max
) ±10%
Open circuit voltage (V
oc
) 21.4V
Maximum power voltage (V
mp
) 17.1V
Short circuit current (I
sc
) 0.32A
Maximum power current at (I
mp
) 0.29A
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
Output Cables AWG#18(0.75mm
2
) 2core
Length: 4572mm / 15ft (“+” red, “-” black)
Dimensions 300 × 190 × 35mm / 11.81 × 7.48 × 1.38 in
Weight 0.7kg / 1.5lbs
The VLS-5W 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)
300 (11. 81) 300 (11.81)
200 (7.87) 100 (3.94)
150 (5.91)
190 (7.48)190 (7.48)
35 (1.38)
AM1.5, Cell Temp: 25°C Irradiance: AM1.5, 1KW/m
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
0
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
10 20
1000W/m
2
800W/m
2
600W/m
2
400W/m
2
300W/m
2
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
0
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
10 20
25°C
50°C
75°C
IV CURVES
DIMENSIONS
6-Mounting holes 5x12.7 (0.37x0.5)