HIGH EFFICIENCY Multi-Crystalline PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE
KD240GH-2PB
Cutting Edge Technology
As a pioneer with over 36 years in the solar energy industry,
Kyocera demonstrates leadership in the development of solar
energy products. Kyocera’s Kaizen Philosophy, commitment
to continuous improvement, is shown by repeated achievement of world record cell efficiencies, supported by proven
field performance.
Quality & Safety Built In
• Manufactured in our own production plants using a
fully automated and integrated production process
• UV stabilized, aesthetically pleasing black anodized frame
• Easily accessible grounding points on all four corners
for fast installation
• Proven junction box technology with encapsulation
• Pre-configured 4mm2 connection cables and original
Multi-Contact plug connectors
• Frame reinforced on back side with two cross struts for
added strength and durability
• Passed TUV surface load testing to 5400N/m2
Proven Reliability
• First and only module manufacturer to date to pass rigorous Long-Term Sequential Test
performed by TÜV Rheinland
• Proven superior field performance with
more than 25 years of field data
• Tight power tolerance
Qualifications and Certifications
• Performance leader at a number of real world system
installations, confirmed with actual yield data.
Warranty
• Kyocera standard 20 year power output warranty
• 5 year workmanship warranty
IEC 61215 ed.2 IEC 61730 and Application Class A
IEC 61701 (Salt Mist Corrosion Testing)
TUVdoCom-ID: 0000023299
Kyocera is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and registered
KD240GH-2PB
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical characteristics
Frame Cross Section Diagrams
1.8in
46mm
Current-Voltage characteristics at various cell temperatures
113mm
Irradiance: AM 1.5, 1kW/m2
12mm
8
46mm
1190mm
CABLES w/MC3
CONNECTORS
(IP65)
960mm
281mm
82mm
9
7
75°C
6
30mm
Short Side
25°C
4
10.3mm
550mm
50°C
5
STABILIZER BAR
1662mm
46mm
Current (A)
3
20mm
2
1
0
Long Side
10
20
30
40
Voltage (V)
550mm
Current-Voltage characteristics at various irradiance levels
Cell temperature: 25°C
281mm
9
STABILIZER BAR
1000 W/m2
8
7
800 W/m2
281mm
6
12.5mm
GROUND SYMBOL
Ø9mm
400 W/m2
3
Current (A)
DRAINAGE HOLES
4
Expanded View of Grounding Holes
990mm
MOUNTING HOLES
Ø9mm
600 W/m2
5
Drainage Hole Opening
2
200 W/m2
1
0
10
20
30
40
Voltage (V)
Electrical performance
Module Characteristics
Dimensions
At 1000 W/m2 (STC)*
Maximum Power
240
W
Length
1662 (±2.5)
mm
Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp)
29.8
V
Width
990 (±2.5)
mm
Maximum Power Current (Imp)
8.06
A
Depth (Including Junction Box)
46
mm
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)
36.9
A
Weight
21
kg
Short Circuit Current (Isc)
8.59
A
Cable
(+)1190 / (-)960
mm
Efficiency
14.5
%
Connection Type
MC PV-KBT3 / MC PV-KST3
Junction Box
113 x 82 x 15
At 800 W/m2 (NOCT)**
Number of Bypass Diodes
Maximum Power
172
W
Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp)
26.7
V
Maximum Power Current (Imp)
6.45
A
Cells
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)
33.7
A
Cell Per Module
Short Circuit Current (Isc)
6.95
A
Cell Technology
45
°C
Cell Dimensions (Square)
NOCT
3
IP Code
IP65
60
multi-crystalline
156 x 156
Cell Bonding
Other Electrical Characteristics
Power Tolerance
+5/-3
%
Maximum System Voltage
1000
V
Maximum Reverse Current
15
A
Series Fuse Rating
15
A
Temperature Coefficient of (Voc)
-0.36
%/C
Temperature Coefficient of (Isc)
0.06
%/C
Temperature Coefficient of Max. Power
-0.46
%/C
mm
mm
3 busbar
* Electrical values under standard test conditions (STC) = irradiation of 1000 W/M2, airmass AM 1.5,
and cell temperature of 25°C.
** Electrical values under normal operating test conditions (NOCT) = irradiation of 800 W/M2, airmass AM
1.5, wind speed of 1m/s, and ambient temperature of 20°C.
KYOCERA reserves the right to modify these specifications without notice.
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