{"product_id":"rec470aa-pure-rx-ab","title":"REC 470W Alpha Pure-RX HJT All Black Solar Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe REC Alpha Pure-RX 470 W is a Bifacial REC heterojunction (HJT), lead-free gapless solar panel\u003c\/strong\u003e. REC's heterojunction cells combine crystalline and thin-film layers, which gives a low temperature coefficient and strong low-light performance. It delivers \u003cstrong\u003e22.6 % module efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e from a 1,728 × 1,205 mm frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the REC Alpha Pure-RX range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlpha Pure-RX is REC's bifacial heterojunction module, in a compact panel size with a high power density per square metre and a four-part junction box carrying four bypass diodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1,728 × 1,205 mm it is a residential-format module, sized to fit the rafter spans and roof planes of a standard UK house. The black frame and dark cells keep the array visually quiet on a front-facing roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy installers specify this panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e−0.24 %\/°C power temperature coefficient\u003c\/strong\u003e — the array keeps more of its rated output on hot days, when a UK roof can sit far above the 25 °C the nameplate figure is measured at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-black appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — a black anodised frame and dark cells, for domestic roofs where the array has to be discreet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-dated warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20-year product and 25-year power warranty as standard (25\/25\/25 with REC ProTrust via a certified installer); 98 % in year 1, 0.25 % annual degradation, 92 % at year 25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical characteristics (STC)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated power (Pmax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.6 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-circuit voltage (Voc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.6 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage at maximum power (Vmp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.4 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-circuit current (Isc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.95 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent at maximum power (Imp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.49 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 \/ +5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226 W\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum system voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 1000 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum series fuse rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTC: AM1.5, 1,000 W\/m², 25 °C cell temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 half-cut bifacial REC heterojunction cells, lead-free gapless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 mm solar glass with anti-reflective treatment (EN 12150)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacksheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly resistant polymer (black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodised aluminium (black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,728 × 1,205 × 30 mm (2.08 m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunction box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-part, 4 bypass diodes, lead-free, IP68 (IEC 62790)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStäubli MC4 PV-KBT4 \/ KST4 (4 mm²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm² solar cable, 1.7 m + 1.7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Singapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature and load ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature coefficient of Pmax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−0.24 %\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature coefficient of Isc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+0.04 %\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal module operating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 °C ±2 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum test load (front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+7,000 Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum test load (rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−4,000 Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e20-year product and 25-year power warranty as standard (25\/25\/25 with REC ProTrust via a certified installer); 98 % in year 1, 0.25 % annual degradation, 92 % at year 25. Certified to IEC 61215:2021, IEC 61730:2016, UL 61730 (Fire Type 2), ISO 11925-2 ignitability (EN 13501-1 Class E), IEC 62716 (ammonia), IEC 61701 (salt mist SM6), IEC 61215:2016 (35 mm hailstone), IEC 62321 lead-free to RoHS EU 863\/2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArray sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach panel covers 2.08 m². A 4 kWp array needs 9 of them (4.23 kWp over about 19 m²). A 6 kWp array needs 13 of them (6.11 kWp over about 27 m²). Each module weighs 23.4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout REC\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eREC Group has been making solar panels since 1996. Headquartered in Norway with its operational base in Singapore, where these panels are manufactured, REC builds the Alpha series on its own heterojunction cell, using a lead-free, gapless construction that is RoHS compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatasheets, installation manuals and warranty documents for the REC Alpha Pure-RX are in the Documents tab below. Buying for a project? 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