Making the conventional, exceptional
SPR-P5-545-UPP Performance 5 UPP BF Solar Panel
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SPR-P5-545-UPP Performance 5 UPP BF Solar Panel
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 maximise 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 25-year product and power coverage.
| • Year 1 Minimum Warranted Power Output | 98.00% |
| • Maximum Annual Degradation | 0.45% |
| • Year 25 Warranted Power Output | 87.20% |
PERFORMANCE 5 UPP BF POWER: 545 – 520 W
Electrical Data, Front STC Characteristics⁴
| 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 | 21.% | 21.% | 21.% | 20.% | 20.% | 20.% |
| 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
| Bifaciality (φPmax) | 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 |
- Performance panels expected useful life of 35 years. Source: “SunPower PSeries Technology Technical Review,” Leidos Independent Engineer Report. 2016.
- Based on shipments as of Q2-2020.
- SunPower Performance Series – Thermal Performance, Z.Campeau 2016.
- Measured at Standard Test Conditions (STC): irradiance of 1000 W/m², AM 1.5, and cell temperature 25° C.
- Class C fire rating per IEC 61730.
- Fraunhofer CSP LID Sensitivity according to IEC 61215 (MQT 23.1 LeTID detection), 0.5% power loss at 700 hours.
- 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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Publication Date: December 2021
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