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Thornova Solar 590W Solar Panel 144 Cells Bifacial M Pro
The Thornova Solar 590W Bifacial M Pro panel features 144 cells, up to 22.45% efficiency, and is designed for ground-mounted arrays. It offers bifacial technology, enabling up to 25% more energy harvest, and is certified for high wind and snow loads. The panel includes a 30-year linear power warranty and is tested for durability with triple EL testing. Supported specs include 580W nominal power, 51.19V open circuit voltage, and 13.33A short circuit current (documents 1, 2, 5).
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Pros and cons
Pros
Strengths called out by generated product content.
- Thornova panels have a 30-year power warranty, which is industry-leading.
- They are manufactured in Vietnam but are considered Tier 1 according to Bloomberg.
- Installers prefer Thornova panels for their low failure rate and cost-effectiveness.
- Thornova is a subsidiary of Sunova, a well-established solar company.
Cons
Tradeoffs and constraints to review before choosing.
- The panels are heavier than some alternatives, which may complicate installation.
- Bifacial benefits may be limited on dark roofs due to lack of reflective surfaces.
- Thornova is relatively new to the North American market, which may affect availability and support.
Notes
Context that does not fit neatly as a pro or con.
- Panels offer near 99% initial power output and retain about 87.4% after 30 years.
- Inverters from Growatt allow easy addition of batteries later.