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  • dave01978
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2019
    • 11

    #1

    Hanwha vs CanadianSolar vs Jinko

    Ok I originally went with the Q.Peak Duo BLK-G5 315 from Hanwha and I was just told there is a shortage on the panels, and they do not know when it will be available they gave me 4 options and wanted to get opinions on them
    1- The Same Hanwha panels but with a white backsheet (the panels will be on the front of the house, so I am thinking this will not be as nice looking)
    2- Jinko Solar Eagle HC 60MG2 315W
    3- Canadian Solar HiDM-Black 330W CS1H-330MS (they will be available in october, and would need to update the interconnect so there will be a slight delay, they said typically permiting takes 30 days around here, and that would put the local permit around Oct 9th so the delay might not be as bad, I am finding out what they expect from the power company.
    4 wait for the panels I originally spec'd they have no ETA at this time.

    I figured I would ask here and get opinions / feedback, I am trying to read the differences etc, the Canadian solar seems to have a better efficiency, but a lower power output warranty (I know that really doesn't mean much, not sure even if it did not sure if they would actually be at the bottom of the number each year anyway)

    Thoughts? Opinions?
    Thanks
    Dave
  • J.P.M.
    Solar Fanatic
    • Aug 2013
    • 15015

    #2
    1.) With ~ 6" of clearance between the roof deck and the panel, the backsheet won't be seen mush. What is visible will be in relative darkness. I've got white backsheet with ~ 11" clearance and it's not visible from any vantage/viewing point except if I get under the array. Even then, it's relatively dark.

    2.) Panels are pretty much a commodity. you may need +/- a panel for the same SRC array size.

    3.) I'd suggest keeping in mind that the U.S. fed. tax credit drops to 26 % for jobs started after 01/01/2020. Just sayin'.

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