Shell Solar

Product Information Sheet

Shell SM100-12P
Photovoltaic Solar Module

General Shell SM100-12P Module Benefits

The Shell SM100-12P module contains • Tolerance on the peak power output is ±5%
two parallel strings of 36 series connected ensuring that you receive the power that
103 x103 mm PowerMax® mono-crystalline we promise.
silicon solar cells. • PowerMax® mono-crystalline solar cells
deliver maximum power output even under
The Shell SM100-12P can generate a peak
reduced light conditions providing more
power of 100 watt at 17.0 volt.
power where space is a limitation.
The Shell SM100-12P solar module has been • The surface of the PowerMax® cell has a
designed 12V grid connected applications. pyramidal textured surface to enable more
light absorption and deliver exceptional
Qualifications efficiency.

and Certificates • Highly transparent tempered glass delivers

more power and ensures high impact
The Shell SM100-12P solar module meets the resistance and protection against hail,
following requirements: snow, ice and storms.

• UL – Listing 1703 • Nearly 300MW of cumulative installed

experience has been applied to the evolution
of our mono-crystalline range to ensure
that our products have a long and reliable
service life backed by a 25 year warranty.
All Shell Solar modules are produced in
EN-ISO 9001 certified factories.
Junction Box
Limited Warranties The junction box provides a high quality, dust
protected and splash proof IP44-rated housing.
• Peak Power for 25 years ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,
The housing contains a rigid connection block
CHECK WITH YOUR INSTALLER
• Product workmanship for 2 years with screw terminals and by-pass diodes
providing "hot spot" protection for the solar cells. Due to continuous research and product improvement
the specifications in this Product Information Sheet are
subject to change without notice. Specifications can vary
ProCharger™ – CR Junction Box slightly. For installation and operation instructions, see
Maximum conductor the applicable manuals. No rights can be derived from
cross-section: 4 mm2
this Product Information Sheet and Shell Solar assumes
Type of protection:
+ + no liability whatsoever connected to or resulting from
IP44
the use of any information contained herein.
Number of by-pass
diodes: 3
 Shell SM100-12P
Photovoltaic Solar Module

Mechanical Electrical Characteristics Typical I/V Characteristics

Specifications Module Data at Standard Test Conditions (STC) The I/V graph below shows the typical
A torsion and corrosion-resistant anodised performance of the solar module at various
STC: irradiance level 1000W/m2, spectrum
aluminium frame ensures dependable levels of irradiance.
AM 1.5 and cell temperature 25°C
performance, even under harsh weather 8

conditions. Pre-drilled mounting holes are Rated power Pr 100W 7

provided for ease of installation. 1000 W/m 2

6

Peak power* Pmpp* 100W

Module Current (A)

5 800 W/m 2

Peak power voltage Vmpp 17.0V 4

600 W/m 2

Open circuit voltage Voc 21.0V 3

400 W/m 2
2
Short circuit current Isc 6.5A
1 200 W/m 2
1316

Cell temperature 25°C

0
Minimum peak power Pmpp min 95W 0 5 10 15 20 25

Module Voltage (V)

*Tolerance on Peak Power ±5%

The I/V graph below shows the typical

The abbreviation ‘mpp’ stands for Maximum
performance of the solar module at various
Power Point.
cell temperatures.
660 Typical data at Nominal Operating
Cell Temperature (NOCT) conditions
8
56 181
7

NOCT: 800W/m2 irradiance level, AM 1.5 6

88 spectrum, wind velocity 1m/s, Tamb 20°C
20°C
Module Current (A)

5 30°C

40°C
Temperature TNOCT 45°C 4

50°C
3
1283

643

Mpp power Pmpp 72.3W 60°C

2

Mpp voltage Vmpp 15.3V 1 Irradiance : 1000 W/m 2

Open circuit voltage Voc 19.2V 0

0 5 10 15 20 25
320

Short circuit current Isc 5.2A Module Voltage (V)

40 615 Typical data at low irradiance

References in this Product Information Sheet to
The relative reduction of module efficiency 'Shell Solar' are to companies and other organisational
at an irradiance of 200W/m2 in relation to entities within the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies
Outside dimensions (mm) 1316 x 660 that are engaged in the photovoltaic solar energy
1000W/m2 both at 25°C cell temperature
business. Shell Solar was set up in 1999 and has
Thickness (inc. junction box) (mm) 56 and AM 1.5 spectrum is 9%. its principal office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Thickness (exc. junction box) (mm) 40

Temperature coefficients For further information on all Shell Solar products
Weight (kg) 11.5 contact:
α Pmpp – 0.45 %/°C
Shell Solar
For installation instructions, please refer to α Vmpp – 76 mV/°C Customer Service Centre
the Installation Manual which is available P.O.Box 849 5700 AV Helmond The Netherlands
α Isc +2.8 mA/°C Tel +31 492-508 751 Fax +31 492-508 700
from Shell Solar.
E-mail [email protected]
α Voc – 76 mV/°C Web www.shellsolar.com

Maximum system voltage: 600 Vdc V2/SM100-12P/07/02