{"product_id":"aiko-neostar-3s-495w-solar-panel-aiko-a495-mce54mb-all-black","title":"AIKO Neostar 3S 495W Solar Panel | AIKO-A495-MCE54Mb | All Black","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: AIKO Neostar 3S 495W Solar Panel | AIKO-A495-MCE54Mb | All Black --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color:#1f2d2b; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAIKO Neostar 3S 495W All Black\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eAIKO-A495-MCE54Mb\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a third-generation \u003cstrong\u003eN-type ABC (All Back Contact)\u003c\/strong\u003e mono-glass solar panel with a \u003cstrong\u003e24.8% module efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because \u003cstrong\u003eall metal contacts sit on the rear of the cell\u003c\/strong\u003e, the front surface carries no busbars or grid lines. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003euniform, bezel-less all-black look\u003c\/strong\u003e and more of the panel area exposed to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on \u003cstrong\u003e108 cells (6 x 18)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e3.2mm tempered glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eblack anodised aluminium frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eIP68 junction box with 3 bypass diodes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4mm² cables with Stäubli EVO connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, it suits domestic roofs where appearance matters as much as output. It is backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e30-year linear performance warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e25-year product warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 10px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e495W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003ePeak power (STC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 10px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e24.8%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eModule efficiency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 10px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e25 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eProduct warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 10px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e30 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eLinear performance warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 10px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e-0.26%\/°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003ePmax temperature coefficient\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 10px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e1500V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:4px;\"\u003eMaximum system voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #c62828; background:#fdecea; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#c62828; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eInstallation safety\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eModules produce \u003cstrong\u003eDC voltage above 30V in daylight\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be installed by \u003cstrong\u003equalified personnel\u003c\/strong\u003e only. Never drill the frame, never lift by the junction box or cables, and use two people holding the frame edges. Rooftop arrays need a structural check and must follow \u003cstrong\u003eBS 7671\u003c\/strong\u003e and MCS installation requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #b26a00; background:#fff4e0; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#b26a00; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWarranty wording\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSome manufacturer web listings quote a 30-year product warranty for the 480W to 495W range. This page follows the current manufacturer datasheet and warranty document, which state \u003cstrong\u003e25 years product and 30 years performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check the terms supplied with your delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #b26a00; background:#fff4e0; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#b26a00; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eCoastal sites\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe manufacturer advises that sites \u003cstrong\u003e50m to 500m from the sea\u003c\/strong\u003e need a module designed for salt-affected locations, and does not support other models there.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #008377CF; background:#e6f4f2; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eKey performance figures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGuaranteed output is \u003cstrong\u003e99% of nameplate in year 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, falling by no more than \u003cstrong\u003e0.35% a year\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving \u003cstrong\u003e90.6% at year 25\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e88.85% at year 30\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:24px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:17px; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eAll Back Contact cells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eMoving the metal grid to the rear \u003cstrong\u003eremoves front-side shading\u003c\/strong\u003e and cuts resistive losses, which lifts efficiency to \u003cstrong\u003e24.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:17px; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eFully black design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebezel-less, no-busbar front\u003c\/strong\u003e with a black anodised frame gives a clean, uniform finish on any roof.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:17px; color:#008377CF;\"\u003ePartial shading optimisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe cell architecture is designed to \u003cstrong\u003elimit the loss from partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping yield on roofs with chimneys, vents or nearby trees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:17px; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eBetter temperature behaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e-0.26%\/°C power coefficient\u003c\/strong\u003e and a rated operating range of \u003cstrong\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e help output hold up in hot weather.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:17px; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eDurable construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-crack resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3.2mm tempered glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e5400Pa front and 2400Pa rear static load\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e40mm hail test at 27.5 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:17px; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLower BOS, quicker install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eHigher power per panel means \u003cstrong\u003efewer modules, clamps and connections\u003c\/strong\u003e for a given array size, and the junction box is centrally placed for simple series wiring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:24px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eElectrical (STC: 1000W\/m², AM1.5, 25°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003ePeak power (Pmax)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e495W (power binning 0 to +3%)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eOpen circuit voltage (Voc)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e41.20V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eVoltage at max power (Vmp)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e34.80V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eShort circuit current (Isc)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e14.92A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eCurrent at max power (Imp)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e14.23A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eModule efficiency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e24.8%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003ePmax, Voc and Isc tolerance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e±3%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eElectrical (NOCT: 800W\/m², AM1.5, 20°C, 1m\/s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003ePeak power (Pmax)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e375W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eVoc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e39.09V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eVmp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e33.02V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eIsc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e12.06A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eImp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e11.37A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eTemperature and ratings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eTemperature coefficient of Pmax\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e-0.26%\/°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eTemperature coefficient of Voc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e-0.22%\/°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eTemperature coefficient of Isc\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e+0.05%\/°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eMaximum system voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e1500V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eMaximum series fuse rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e25A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eProtection class\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eClass II\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eFire rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eIEC Class C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eStatic load\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eFront 5400Pa \/ rear 2400Pa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eHail test\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e40mm diameter at 27.5 m\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eCell type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eN-type ABC (back contact)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eNumber of cells\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e108 (6 x 18)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e3.2mm tempered glass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eBlack anodised aluminium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e1762 x 1134 x 30mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e20.6kg ±3%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eJunction box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eIP68, 3 bypass diodes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eCable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e4mm², approx. 1200mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003ePV-KST4-EVO 2A\/6I and PV-KBT4-EVO 2A\/6I (Stäubli)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003ePallet quantity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e37 panels per pallet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eWarranty and identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eAIKO-A495-MCE54Mb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eProduct warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e25 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003ePerformance warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e30 years, linear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eFirst-year degradation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e1%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eAnnual degradation, years 2 to 30\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e0.35%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:24px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eFrom the manufacturer's installation manual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eClamps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eMinimum 4 per panel; 6 where heavy wind or snow loads are expected\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eClamp overlap on frame\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eAt least 10mm and no more than 12mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eGap between panels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eMinimum 10mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eRoof clearance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eMinimum 100mm between frame and roof surface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eMinimum tilt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e10° recommended\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eDo not drill; M8 bolt torque 16 to 20Nm if bolt-mounting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#f2f9f8; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eEarthing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e4.2mm earth holes on the frame; 4mm² copper earth wire\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; background:#ffffff; padding:8px 14px; border-top:1px solid #d5e8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 200px; font-weight:700; color:#1f2d2b;\"\u003eRecommended ambient range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e-20°C to 50°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:24px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eIs the AIKO Neostar 3S 495W fully black?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.6; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eABC cell design has no front busbars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and combined with the \u003cstrong\u003eblack anodised frame\u003c\/strong\u003e the panel looks uniformly black from the roof.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between ABC and standard N-type TOPCon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.6; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eIn an \u003cstrong\u003eABC (All Back Contact)\u003c\/strong\u003e cell all electrical contacts are on the rear, so nothing blocks light on the front. TOPCon cells still have a front metal grid. That is why ABC panels can reach \u003cstrong\u003e24.8% efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e in a clean, all-black format.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow many panels fit in a string?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.6; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eCalculate the cold-weather open circuit voltage: \u003cstrong\u003eN x Voc x [1 + (-0.22%\/°C) x (Tmin - 25)]\u003c\/strong\u003e, and keep it below your inverter and the \u003cstrong\u003e1500V\u003c\/strong\u003e panel limit. As an example, at -10°C each panel reaches about \u003cstrong\u003e44.4V\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always check the inverter MPPT window and maximum input voltage.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.6; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eThe manufacturer datasheet and warranty document give a \u003cstrong\u003e25-year product warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e30-year linear power warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing \u003cstrong\u003e90.6% of nameplate power at year 25\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e88.85% at year 30\u003c\/strong\u003e. Warranty validity depends on installing to the manufacturer manual.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I mount it with clamps or bolts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.6; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eBoth are allowed. Clamps need \u003cstrong\u003eat least four per panel\u003c\/strong\u003e (six for high loads), and the frame must not be drilled. Load ratings of up to \u003cstrong\u003e5400Pa front and 2400Pa rear\u003c\/strong\u003e apply to the manufacturer-specified clamp and bolt positions only, so follow its mounting method table.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions and weight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.6; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eThe panel measures \u003cstrong\u003e1762 x 1134 x 30mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs \u003cstrong\u003e20.6kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, so two people should carry it by the frame edges.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiko Solar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575646454150,"sku":"AIKO-A495-MCE54Mb","price":193.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/AikoNeostar2S510WDualGlassAllBlackABCN-TypeMonoBifacial.jpg?v=1768467157","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/aiko-neostar-3s-495w-solar-panel-aiko-a495-mce54mb-all-black","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}