490W Neostar 2P+48 N-Type Dual-Glass ABC 48 Cell Black Frame MC4

The Aiko Neostar 2P+48w (AIKO-A490-GRH48Dw) is a 490W N-Type ABC dual-glass solar panel with a black anodised aluminium frame. It uses 96 cells and reaches 24.5% module efficiency, with Voc 35.72V, Vmp 31.35V, Isc 16.79A and Imp 15.63A. The panel has a 2.0mm coated semi-tempered front glass and a 2.0mm semi-tempered rear glass; it is a monofacial design, with the dual-glass construction used for durability rather than rear-side generation. It measures 1762 x 1134mm and weighs 24.2kg. Cabling terminates in Original MC4-EVO2A connectors on a 1200mm cable, and the panel is rated to a maximum system voltage of 1500V DC with a 30A maximum series fuse rating. First-year degradation is capped at 1%, falling to 0.35% a year from year two to 30. It is certified to IEC 61215 and IEC 61730, with a 15-year product warranty (extendable to 25 years) and a 30-year performance warranty.