Value Line Series (VLS) - 20W (24V) Panel
Economical Panels for Off-Grid Applications - VLS-20W (24V)
VLS
Value Line Series
Value Line Series (VLS) - 20W (24V) 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-20W (24V) 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
20W ±5% 44.6V 36.0V 0.61A 0.56A 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) 520 × 350 × 35mm / 20.47 × 13.78 × 1.38 in 2.5kg / 5.5lbs
Dimensions Weight
IV CURVES 90 (3,54)
0.4
0.6
1000W/m2 800W/m2 600W/m2
0.2
Irradiance: AM1.5, 1KW/m
Current (A)
35 (1,38)
0.6
Current (A)
520 (20,47)
AM1.5, Cell Temp: 25°C 340 (13,39)
170 (6,69)
6-Mounting holes 5x12.7 (0.37x0.5)
Nameplate
520 (20,47)
side view
DIMENSIONS
400W/m2
0.4
25°C 50°C
0.2
75°C
300W/m2
310 (12,20)
0 0
350 (13,78)
350 (13,78)
35 (1,38)
0 20
40 Voltage (V)
0
20
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. 07/12/13
40 Voltage (V)
VLS
Value Line Series
Value Line Series (VLS) - 20W (24V) 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-20W (24V) 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
20W ±5% 44.6V 36.0V 0.61A 0.56A 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) 520 × 350 × 35mm / 20.47 × 13.78 × 1.38 in 2.5kg / 5.5lbs
Dimensions Weight
IV CURVES 90 (3,54)
0.4
0.6
1000W/m2 800W/m2 600W/m2
0.2
Irradiance: AM1.5, 1KW/m
Current (A)
35 (1,38)
0.6
Current (A)
520 (20,47)
AM1.5, Cell Temp: 25°C 340 (13,39)
170 (6,69)
6-Mounting holes 5x12.7 (0.37x0.5)
Nameplate
520 (20,47)
side view
DIMENSIONS
400W/m2
0.4
25°C 50°C
0.2
75°C
300W/m2
310 (12,20)
0 0
350 (13,78)
350 (13,78)
35 (1,38)
0 20
40 Voltage (V)
0
20
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. 07/12/13
40 Voltage (V)
