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 0/+5% ensures power
0/+5% output reliability

Extended wind and snow load tests

Entire module certified to withstand extreme wind
3800Pa (3800 Pascal) and snow loads (5400 Pascal) *
5400Pa

Self clean effect

Anti-reflective, hydrophobic layer improves light
Self-clean absorption and reduces surface dust

Excellent weak light performance

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

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 Superior Frame Design
• World’s No.1 manufacturer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules Specially designed drainage
• Unrivaled manufacturing capacity and world-class technology holes and rigid construction
• Rigorous quality control meeting the highest international standards : prevent frames from
ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2004 and ISO17025: 2005 deforming. Screwless frame
design for a long term
durability.

Industry-leading Warranty based on Pnom

• Based on nominal power (Pnom) Most Modern IP67 Rated
• 25-year transferrable power Junction Box
Supports any orientation
output warranty: 5 years/95%,
100% installation. High
5
12 years/90%, 18 years/85%, 25
90%
12
18 performance low resistance
years/80% **
80% 10
connectors ensure maximum
70% 25 • Warrants 6.7% more power than module power output for
the market standard over 25 years highest energy production.
• 10-year 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) Best in Class AAA solar simulator (IEC 60904-9) used, power measurement uncertainty is within +/-3%

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

Maximum Power at NOCT (Pmax) 204 W

(Front View)
50 [2.0]

2 [0.1]
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 32.0 V
35 [1.4] 992[39.1]
Optimum Operating Current (Imp) 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, AM=1.5, wind speed 1 m/s;
9 300 Best in Class AAA solar simulator (IEC 60904-9) used, power measurement uncertainty is within +/-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
Output Cables
intensity of 200 W/m2 (AM 1.5, 25 °C), 95.5% or higher of the STC efficiency 4.0 mm2 (0.006 inches2), symmetrical lengths (-) 1100
(1000 W/m2 ) is 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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