STP280 - 24/Vd

280 Watt
POLYCRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULE

Features
High module conversion efficiency
(up to 14.4%), through superior cell technology and
14.4% leading manufacturing capability

Positive tolerance
Guaranteed positive tolerance from 0~5% ensures
0~5% power output reliability

Suntech’s TruPower™
Suntech’s TruPower™ process neutralizes the initial
LID effect

Excellent weak light performance

Excellent performance under low light environments
Weak light (mornings, evenings, and cloudy days)

Withstand high wind and snow loads

Entire module certified to withstand high wind loads
2400Pa
5400Pa
(2400 Pascal) and snow loads (5400 Pascal) *

Suntech current sorting process Certifications and standards:

All Suntech modules sorted and packaged by
IEC 61215, IEC 61730, conformity to CE
amperage, maximizing system output by reducing
2% mismatch losses by up to 2%

Trust Suntech to Deliver Reliable Performance Over Time Specially designed

• World’s No.1 manufacturer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules drainage holes and rigid
• Unrivaled manufacturing capacity and world-class technology construction prevent
• Rigorous quality control meeting the highest international standards : frame from deforming or
ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 14001: 2004 breaking due to freezing
weather and other forces.

Industry-leading warranty
• Warrants 6.7% more power than the Latest IP67 rated junction
SUNTECH market standard over 25 years box improves module
+6.7%
• 25-year transferrable power performance stability. High
100%
5
12 output warranty: 5 years/95%, performance connectors
90%

10
18
12 years/90%, 18 years/85%, 25 provide low resistance
80%

25 years/80% ** interconnection to ensure

70%
the full utilization of
• Based on nominal power
module power output.
• 5 years material and workmanship
0
Year
warranty * Please refer to Suntech Standard Module Installation Manual for details.
** Please refer to Suntech Product Warranty for details.

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STP280 - 24/Vd

Electrical Characteristics
942[37.1]
Junction box
STC STP280-24/Vd
Drainage holes

Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 35.2 V

Product label

Optimum Operating Current (Imp) 7.95 A

Open - Circuit Voltage (Voc) 44.8 V

14×9[0.55×0.35]
Mounting slots
8 places 1100[43.3] Short - Circuit Current (Isc) 8.33 A

Maximum Power at STC (Pmax) 280 W

A A

Module Efficiency 14.4%

Operating Module Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

1176[46.3]
1676[66]
1956[77]
Ground holes
Maximum System Voltage 1000 V DC (IEC) / 600 V DC (UL)
2 places
Maximum Series Fuse Rating 20 A

Power Tolerance 0/+5 %

STC: lrradiance 1000 W/m2, module temperature 25 °C, AM=1.5;

(Back View) Power measurement tolerance: ± 3%

Section A-A
NOCT STP280-24/Vd
11 [0.4]

Maximum Power (W) 204 W

(Front View)
50 [2.0]

2 [0.1]
Maximum Power Voltage (V) 32.0 V
35 [1.4] 992[39.1]
Maximum Power Current (A) 6.39 A
Note: mm [inch]
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 40.8 V

Short Circuit Current (Isc) 6.74 A

Current-Voltage & Power-Voltage Curve (280-24) NOCT: Irradiance 800 W/m2, ambient temperature 20 °C, wind speed 1 m/s;
9 300 Power measurement tolerance: ± 3%

8
250
7
Mechanical Characteristics
6 200
Solar Cell Polycrystalline 156 × 156 mm (6 inches)
Current (A)

Power (W)

5
150
4 No. of Cells 72 (6 × 12)
3 100
Dimensions 1956 × 992 × 50 mm (77.0 × 39.1 × 2.0 inches)
2
50
1
Weight 27.0 kgs (59.5 lbs.)
0
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Front Glass 4.0 mm (0.16 inches) tempered glass
Voltage (V)
Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
1000 W/m2 800 W/m2 600 W/m2 400 W/m2 200 W/m2
Junction Box IP67 rated

TUV (2Pfg1169:2007), UL 4703, UL 44

Exellent performance under weak light conditions: at an irradiation intensity of
Output Cables
200 W/m2 (AM 1.5, 25 °C), 95.5% or higher of the STC efficiency (1000 W/m2 ) is 4.0 mm2 (0.006 inches2), symmetrical lengths (-) 1100
achieved mm (43.3 inches) and (+) 1100 mm (43.3 inches)

Connectors RADOX® SOLAR integrated twist locking connectors

Temperature Characteristics Packing Configuration

Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) 45±2°C Container 20’ GP 40’ GP 40’ HC

Temperature Coefficient of Pmax -0.44 %/°C Pieces per pallet 21 21 21

Temperature Coefficient of Voc -0.33 %/°C Pallets per container 5 12 24

Temperature Coefficient of Isc 0.055 %/°C Pieces per container 105 252 504

Dealer information

Specifications are subject to change without further notification

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