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Entered by hand. Specifications and compliance flags have not been checked against a manufacturer source yet.

Target Jurisdiction:
🇮🇳 India:Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Key Standards: BIS IS 14286 • BIS IS/IEC 61730 • ALMM List-IGrid Code: CEA Technical Standards for Connectivity

What this entry publishes

7 of 8 key fields
  • Rated power550 Wp
  • Module efficiency21.8%
  • Cell technologyN-Type TOPCon
  • Dimensions2278 × 1134 × 35 mm
  • Weight28.5 kg
  • Product warranty12 years
  • Power guarantee30 years
  • DatasheetNot linked

Missing fields are shown as not published rather than estimated. Check the manufacturer datasheet to confirm them.

Indian DCR / ALMM CertifiedNot yet verified
N-Type TOPCon Cell MatrixBifacial Dual-Glass
Dimensions: 2278 × 1134 × 35 mmWeight: 28.5 kg

Arka Series 550W N-Type TOPCon (DCR)

100% Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) compliant TOPCon bifacial module, fully eligible for central subsidies under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Independent score64/100
Performance17/25

21.8% module efficiency (N-Type TOPCon)

Durability12/25

12-year product warranty, 30-year performance

Value25/25

$0.25/W from stored price estimate

Compliance10/25

no certifications published · ALMM · DCR

Methodology 2026.10-v1 · Not yet verified — scores use unconfirmed catalogue data · Ranked, not sponsored

Compliance check
Partial — see gaps
  • Certifications: None of BIS IS 14286, BIS IS/IEC 61730, ALMM List-I found in published specs — confirm with the datasheet.
  • Domestic content: Listed (ALMM + DCR) for conditioned incentives.
  • Grid interconnection: CEA Grid Standards / State DISCOM Net Metering Guidelines
  • Legal register: In Force · permits 15 - 30 days via National Portal

Register merge of jurisdiction, policy, and legal-seed data. Unmatched items stay unverified — confirm with the datasheet and local authority before purchase.

STC Peak Power550 Wp
Module Efficiency21.8%
30-Yr OutputNot verified
Wholesale Est. (INR)₹21.2/Wp
🇮🇳 ALMM Enlisted (MNRE Verified)PM Surya Ghar CFA EligibleBifacial Dual-GlassIEC 61215 & IEC 61730

Dual Electrical Specifications: STC vs NMOT

Standard Test Conditions (1000 W/m², 25°C, AM1.5) vs Nominal Operating Conditions (800 W/m², 20°C, 1 m/s wind)

Not yet calibrated
Electrical ParameterSTC (estimated)NMOT (estimated)Unit
Maximum Peak Power (Pmax)550415Wp
Voltage at Maximum Power (Vmp)40.7438.09V
Current at Maximum Power (Imp)13.510.9A
Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc)49.3846.52V
Short-Circuit Current (Isc)14.2111.44A
Module Conversion Efficiency21.8%20.5%%

Vmp, Imp, Voc and Isc are estimated from Pmax using standard module ratios until the datasheet is checked.

Thermal Temperature Coefficients

Module performance degrades at elevated cell temperatures. N-Type TOPCon and HJT exhibit lower power loss in hot tropical climates compared to legacy PERC modules.

γ (Pmax)-0.29%/°CPower Coefficient
β (Voc)-0.25%/°CVoltage Coefficient
α (Isc)+0.045%/°CCurrent Coefficient
Tropical Climate Advantage:At a cell temperature of 65°C (+40°C above STC), this panel retains 88.4% of rated output.
Mechanical & Structural Durability

Mechanical limits below are not yet confirmed against a certificate for this entry.

Front Mechanical Load (Snow)Not verified
Rear Mechanical Load (Wind)Not verified
Hailstone Impact ResistanceNot verified
Junction Box & ProtectionNot verified
Max System VoltageNot verified

String Sizing & MPPT Safety Verification Tool

Calculates safe series string length based on extreme winter low and summer high ambient temperatures.

IEC 62548 Standard
Raises Voc (Risk of overvoltage)
Lowers Vmp (Risk of dropout)
Usually 1000V or 1100V
Usually 160V to 200V
Max Cold Voc per Module53.70 VAt -10°C ambient
Min Hot Vmp per Module35.42 VAt 70°C cell temperature
Recommended String Range6 – 18 PanelsPrevents winter overvoltage and summer MPPT dropout

Field Electrical & Connector Specs

Connector TypeMC4-EVO2 Compatible
Output Cable Length1200 mm (4.0 mm²)
Max Series Fuse Rating30 A
Fire Safety ClassClass C (UL 790) / Type 1

Authorized Regional Distributors & Stockists

Official Tier-1 trade partners holding local pallet and container stocks for Waaree Energies in India.

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Specifications

Electrical, mechanical and temperature specifications as listed for this entry.

Nominal Power (Pmax)550 Wp
Module Efficiency21.80 %
Temp. Coeff. (Pmax)-0.31 %/°C
ALMM Registration IDALMM-MNRE-WR-2026-094
DCR Cell AuditIndigenously Manufactured Silicon Cells (India)
Max System Voltage1500 V DC

Hardware Compatibility & String Inverter Pairing

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Each listed inverter is electrically validated below from published specs — string windows, failures, and unverifiable gaps shown as-is. Cold design −10°C, hot design 60°C.

Validated inverters:

No verified window

  • UNVERIFIED — Cold Voc vs max DC: Cannot verify — panel Voc or temperature coefficient unpublished.
  • UNVERIFIED — Hot Vmp vs MPPT floor: Cannot verify — panel Vmp or temperature coefficient unpublished.
  • UNVERIFIED — String current: Cannot verify — panel Isc unpublished or no valid string window.
  • ASSUMPTION — No Voc-specific temperature coefficient published — Pmax coefficient (-0.31%/°C) used as proxy.
  • ASSUMPTION — Cold design -10°C, hot design 60°C. Confirm against the datasheet for your site.