Economical Panels for Off-Grid Applications - VLS-85W
VLS
Value Line Series (VLS) - 85W Panel
Value Line Series
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-85W 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
85W ±5% 22.3V 18.0V 5.15A 4.72A 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 Dimensions Weight
1210 × 536 × 50mm / 47.64 × 21.10 × 1.97 in 7.3kg / 16.1lbs
IV CURVES
605 (23,82)
AM1.5, Cell Temp: 25°C
508 (20,00)
3.4
800W/m2
400W/m2
3.4
25°C 50°C
1.7
75°C
300W/m2
0 0 536 (21,10)
5.1
1000W/m2
600W/m2
1.7
Irradiance: AM1.5, 1KW/m
Current (A)
605 (23,82)
35 (1,38)
5.1
Current (A)
1210 (47,64)
240 (9,45) 294 (11,57)
71 (2,80)
Nameplate
1210 (47,64)
10-Mounting holes 5x12.7 (0.37x0.5)
DIMENSIONS
536 (21,10)
50 (1,97)
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)