Canadian Solar CS6W-550MB-AG
Official manufacturer NA verified Aug. 31, 2026
Identity
| category | pv_modules |
| manufacturer | Canadian Solar |
| market_version | v2.611_F47_P1_NA |
| model | CS6W-550MB-AG |
| product_family | BiHiKu6 CS6W-MB-AG |
| product_status | active |
| region | NA |
Electrical
| bifacial | True |
| bifaciality | {'bifaciality_factor_pct': '70 (+-5 tolerance)', 'gain_table': [{'rear_gain_pct': 5, 'pmax_w': 578}, {'rear_gain_pct': 10, 'pmax_w': 605}, {'rear_gain_pct': 20, 'pmax_w': 660}], 'albedo_assumption': "datasheet note: 'depends on mounting (structure, height, tilt angle etc.) and albedo of the ground'"} |
| cell_technology | Monocrystalline, bifacial 70% bifaciality (BiHiKu6); PERC vs TOPCon not confirmed in fetched excerpt |
| connector_type | T6 series or MC4 series |
| dimensions_mm | 2266x1134x30 |
| electrical_extra | {'power_tolerance': '0 ~ +10 W', 'application_classification': 'Class A', 'fire_performance': 'TYPE 29 (UL 61730) or CLASS C (IEC 61730)', 'cell_count': '144 [2 x (12 x 6)]', 'max_system_voltage_label': '1500 V (IEC/UL) or 1000 V (IEC/UL)'} |
| imp_a | 13.2 |
| isc_a | 14.0 |
| max_series_fuse_rating_a | 30 |
| max_system_voltage_v | 1500 |
| module_efficiency_pct | 21.4 |
| rated_power_w | 550 |
| temp_coeff_isc_pct_per_c | 0.05 |
| temp_coeff_pmax_pct_per_c | -0.34 |
| temp_coeff_voc_pct_per_c | -0.26 |
| vmp_v | 41.7 |
| voc_v | 49.6 |
| weight_kg | 32.1 |
Physical / mechanical
| cable_cross_section_mm2 | 4.0 mm2 (IEC), 12 AWG (UL) |
| cable_length_mm | 350 mm (+) / 250 mm (-) |
| depth_mm | 30 |
| enclosure_material | Anodized aluminium alloy |
| glass | front 2.0 mm heat strengthened glass with antireflective coating; back 2.0 mm heat strengthened glass |
| glass_construction | dual glass |
| height_mm | 2266 |
| junction_box | IP68 |
| junction_box_diodes | 3 |
| weight_kg | 32.1 |
| width_mm | 1134 |
Environment
| max_static_load_front_pa | 6000 |
| max_static_load_rear_pa | 3600 |
| operating_temperature_c | -40 to +85 |
Certifications
| other | ['IEC 61701', 'IEC 62716', 'IEC 63126 Level 1', 'IEC 60068-2-68'] |
| regional | ['CE', 'INMETRO', 'MCS', 'UKCA', 'CEC listed (US California)'] |
| safety | ['IEC 61215', 'IEC 61730', 'UL 61730'] |
Warranty & service
| annual_degradation_pct | 0.45 |
| conditions | The extraction returned 'Product Warranty 30 Years' and 'Performance Warranty 12 Years', which is the reverse of Canadian Solar's usual labelling; term lengths recorded UNKNOWN. Degradation figures are unambiguous: '1st year power degradation no more than 2%', 'subsequent annual power degradation no more than 0.45%'. |
| first_year_degradation_pct | 2.0 |
| performance_years | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years | UNKNOWN |
Packaging & logistics
| units_per_40hq_container | 700 pieces, or 560 pieces for US & Canada |
| units_per_pallet | 35 |