STP255 - 20/Wd

STP250 - 20/Wd
STP245 - 20/Wd
255 Watt
POLYCRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULE
Features
High module conversion Excellent weak light
efficiency performance
Module efficiency up to Excellent performance
15.7% Weak light
15.7% achieved through under low light conditions
advanced cell technology and
manufacturing capabilities

Positive tolerance Suntech current sorting

Positive tolerance of up to process
5% delivers higher outputs System output maximized by
0/+5% 2%
reliablity reducing mismatch losses up
to 2% with modules sorted &
packaged by amperage

Extended wind and snow Withstanding harsh

load tests environment
3800Pa Module certified to Reliable quality leads to a
5400Pa
withstand extreme wind better sustainability even in
(3800 Pascal) and snow harsh environment like desert,
loads (5400 Pascal) * farm and coastline
**
Certifications and standards:
IEC 61215, IEC 61730, conformity to CE

Trust Suntech to Deliver Reliable Performance Over Time Compact and Durable Frame
• World-class manufacturer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules Design
• Unrivaled manufacturing capacity and world-class technology Suntech`s new compact frame
• Rigorous quality control meeting the highest international standards: design is light-weight (~1 kg (3.5
ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2004 and ISO17025: 2005 lbs) lighter) and easier to handle
• Tested for harsh environments (salt mist, ammonia corrosion and sand during installation. The rigid
blowing testing: IEC 61701, DIN 50916:1985 T2, DIN EN 60068-2-68)*** and durable hollow chamber
guarantees the same long-term
and reliable performance.

Industry-leading Warranty based on nominal power Reliable IP67 Rated Junction

Box
• 97% in the first year, thereafter, for Supports installations in
years two (2) through twenty-five multiple orientations. High
100%
Indust (25), 0.7% maximum decrease from performance, low resistance
ry lead MODULE’s nominal power output
Warranted Power Output

ing lin connectors ensure maximum

90% ear wa
rranty per year, ending with the 80.2%
80% 10
10 output for the highest
70% 25
25
in the 25th year after the defined energy production.
WARRANTY STARTING DATE.****
• 10-year material and workmanship
0
Year warranty
* Please refer to Suntech Standard Module Installation Manual for details. **PV Cycle only for EU market.
*** Please refer to Suntech Product Near-coast Installation Manual for details. **** Please refer to Suntech Product Warranty for details.

©Copyright 2013 Suntech Power www.suntech-power.com IEC-STD-Wd-NO1.02-Rev 2013

 STP255 - 20/Wd
STP250 - 20/Wd
STP245 - 20/Wd
992[39.1]
Electrical Characteristics
942[37.1]
Junction box STC STP255-20/ STP250-20/ STP245-20/
Drainage holes Wd Wd Wd
Product label Maximum Power at STC (Pmax) 255 W 250 W 245 W
14×9[0.55×0.35]
Mounting slots
8 places Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 30.8 V 30.7 V 30.5 V
Barcode
Optimum Operating Current (Imp) 8.28 A 8.15 A 8.04 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.6 V 37.4 V 37.3 V
(Back View)
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.76 A 8.63 A 8.52 A
1000[39.4]

B B Module Efficiency 15.7% 15.4% 15.1%

290[11.4]

Operating Module Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

Maximum System Voltage 1000 V DC (IEC)
1640[64.6]
1385[54.5]
885[34.8]

Ground holes
Maximum Series Fuse Rating 20 A
290[11.4]

Power Tolerance 0/+5 %

STC: lrradiance 1000 W/m2, module temperature 25 °C, AM=1.5;
Best in Class AAA solar simulator (IEC 60904-9) used, power measurement uncertainty is within +/- 3%

NOCT STP255-20/ STP250-20/ STP245-20/

Wd Wd Wd
Maximum Power at NOCT (Pmax) 188 W 185 W 181 W
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 28.1 V 28.0 V 27.8 V
(Front View) Optimum Operating Current (Imp) 6.68 A 6.59 A 6.51 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 34.7 V 34.5 V 34.3 V
Note: mm [inch]
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 7.12 A 7.01 A 6.94 A
NOCT: Irradiance 800 W/m2, ambient temperature 20 °C, AM=1.5, wind speed 1 m/s;
Best in Class AAA solar simulator (IEC 60904-9) used, power measurement uncertainty is within +/- 3%

Current-Voltage & Power-Voltage Curve(245-20)

Temperature Characteristics
9 250
Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) 45±2°C
8

7
200 Temperature Coefficient of Pmax -0.43 %/°C
6 Temperature Coefficient of Voc -0.33 %/°C
Current (A)

Power (W)

150
5
Temperature Coefficient of Isc 0.067 %/°C
4
100
3

2 50

1
Mechanical Characteristics
0 0 Solar Cell Polycrystalline silicon 156 × 156 mm (6 inches)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

Voltage (V) No. of Cells 60 (6 × 10)

1000 W/m
2
800 W/m 2
600 W/m 2
400 W/m2
200 W/m 2
Dimensions 1640 × 992 × 35mm (64.6 × 39.1 × 1.4 inches)
Excellent performance under weak light conditions: at an irradiation intensity of 200 W/m2 Weight 18.2 kgs (40.1 lbs.)
(AM 1.5, 25 °C), 95.5% or higher of the STC efficiency (1000 W/m2 ) is achieved
Front Glass 3.2 mm (0.13 inches) tempered glass
Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
Junction Box IP67 rated (3 bypass diodes)
Dealer information Output Cables TUV (2Pfg1169:2007)
4.0 mm2 (0.006 inches2), symmetrical lengths (-) 1000mm (39.4
inches) and (+) 1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Connectors MC4 connectors

Packing Configuration
Container 20’ GP 40’ HC
Pieces per pallet 30 30
Pallets per container 6 28
Pieces per container 180 840
Information on how to install and operate this product is available in the installation instruction. All values indicated in this data sheet are subject to change without prior announcement. The specifications may vary slightly. All specifications are in
accordance with standard EN 50380. Color differences of the modules relative to the figures as well as discolorations of/in the modules which do not impair their proper functioning are possible and do not constitute a deviation from the specification.

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