Economical Panels for Off-Grid Applications - VLS-10W
VLS
Value Line Series
Value Line Series (VLS) - 10W Panel
The Value Line Series (VLS) family of solar modules, offered by Ameresco Solar, is a reliable, rugged, and economic panel engineered for off-grid solar applications. The VLS line offers the rugged and reliable construction, materials, and performance.
The VLS-10W 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)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum power (Pmax)(1) Tolerance (Pmax) Open circuit voltage (Voc) Maximum power voltage (Vmp) Short circuit current (Isc) Maximum power current at (Imp) Maximum system (DC) voltage Operation temperature range NOCT (2) Temperature coefficient of Isc Temperature coefficient of Voc
CERTIFICATIONS
10W ±10% 21.4V 17.1V 0.65A 0.58A 80V -40°C - 85°C 48±3°C 0.084%/°C -0.390%/°C
1. Values at Standard Test Conditions (STC): 1000W/m2 irradiance, AM 1.5 solar spectrum and 25oC module temperature 2. Nominal Operation Cell Temperature: Module operation temperature at 800W/m2 irradiance, 20oC air temperature, 1m/s wind speed
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Output Cables
AWG#18(0.75mm2) 2core Length: 4572mm / 15ft (“+” red, “-” black) 360 × 270 × 35mm / 14.17 × 10.63 × 1.38 in 1.2kg / 2.6lbs
Dimensions Weight
IV CURVES 60 (2,36)
AM1.5, Cell Temp: 25°C
0.4
800W/m2
400W/m2
0 0 270 (10,63)
0.4
25°C 50°C
0.2
75°C
300W/m2
230 (9,06)
270 (10,63)
0.6
1000W/m2
600W/m2
0.2
Irradiance: AM1.5, 1KW/m
Current (A)
35 (1,38)
0.6
Current (A)
360 (14, 17)
Nameplate
120 (4,72)
360 (14, 17)
side view
6-Mounting holes 5x12.7 (0.37x0.5)
DIMENSIONS
35 (1,38)
0 10
20 Voltage (V)
0
10
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. 05/07/13
20 Voltage (V)