Canadian Solar 390W V.S. Canadian Solar 390W

[kelvinfpv]

TL:DR What makes the HIKuBLACK double the halfcell bifacial?


So I'm narrowing in on what I want out of a panel. 390W seems to be a sweet spot for now when you consider I'm building a ground mount. (Weight per panel, cost of mounting lots of little panels vs big ones, wire on and on... )
I started looking at the CS 390W Hiku black's. they are 330 each with free shipping over 10.

Rated Power Output	390 W
Voltage (VOC)	44.1 V
Maximum String Voltage	1500V
Cell number	132 cell
Cell Type	Monocrystalline
Rated Efficiency	19.2 %
Connector Type	MC4
Backsheet Color	black
Frame Color	black
Dimensions LxWxH	76.4 × 41.3 × 1.38 in
Weight	49.6 lb
Pallet Qty	30
Manufacturer	Canadian Solar
Manufacturer Part #	CS3N-390MSHiKuBlack
Operating Temperatures	−40°F to +185°F
Scope of Application	Solar Panels for Commercial Solar Panels for Home
Use	Commercial Grid-Tie Off-Grid Residential
Warranty	25 Year Product and Performance Warranty
Delivery Time	5-7 business days

Then I see the New Canadian Solar 390W 144 Half Cell Bifacial Solar Panel for 180$ but Santan Solar wont show me shipping until checkout.​

Specifications:​

• Rated Power: 390W
• Open circuit voltage (VOC): 46.8 V
• Max power voltage (VMP): 38.3 V
• Short circuit current (ISC): 10.74 A
• Max power current: 10.19 A
• Maximum system voltage: IEC 1000V and 1500V UL certified
• Fuse Rating: 25 A
• Weight: 62.6 lbs.
• Dimensions: 83.9 x 41.3 x 1.2 in

 

[Subdood]

Just curious, but where did you find those 390W panels for $330?

I ordered 8 of 445W Canadian Solar bifacial panels from Santan, and it cost me $300 to get them shipped here in NE Kentucky. Actually just got them yesterday.

The 390W bifacials weigh the same as the 445's, so I imagine the shipping charge would be similar. I'm about 1800 miles from them, so I thought that $300 was reasonable, considering the total weight of the panels and the pallet, wrapping, etc was about 700lb. All the panels were in very good condition when I inspected them as we unloaded them off the pallet.

 

[kelvinfpv]

Just curious, but where did you find those 390W panels for $330?

I ordered 8 of 445W Canadian Solar bifacial panels from Santan, and it cost me $300 to get them shipped here in NE Kentucky. Actually just got them yesterday.

The 390W bifacials weigh the same as the 445's, so I imagine the shipping charge would be similar. I'm about 1800 miles from them, so I thought that $300 was reasonable, considering the total weight of the panels and the pallet, wrapping, etc was about 700lb. All the panels were in very good condition when I inspected them as we unloaded them off the pallet.

Canadian Solar 390W Solar Panel 132 Cell CS3N-390MS HiKuBlack - A1solarstore

Canadian Solar 390W Solar Panel 132 Cell CS3N-390MS HiKuBlack panel is available online at a low price at A1 Solar Store

a1solarstore.com

 

[rhino]

The bi-facials through SanTan only has 1 year warranty through SanTan itself, the HiKuBlack has 25yr manufacturers warranty. Not sure why when SanTan sells them they don't have the manufacturers warranty even when they are new.