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Canadian Solar CS6W-560MS

Official manufacturer GLOBAL verified Sept. 3, 2026

Identity

category pv_modules
generation Mono PERC, 182 mm, 144-cell, 2278 mm format
manufacturer Canadian Solar
market_version V2.811_EN (IEC/UL 1500 V or 1000 V)
model CS6W-560MS
product_family HiKu6 Mono PERC CS6W-535|540|545|550|555|560MS
product_status superseded
region GLOBAL
release_year 2024
series HiKu6

Electrical

application_class UNKNOWN
bifacial False
cell_technology Mono-crystalline PERC, 144 [2 x (12 x 6)] half-cut, monofacial single-glass (HiKu6 Mono PERC)
extra {'power_bins_w': [535, 540, 545, 550, 555, 560], 'power_bin_table': [{'pmax_w': 535, 'model': 'CS6W-535MS', 'voc_v': 49.0, 'vmp_v': 41.1, 'isc_a': 13.85, 'imp_a': 13.02, 'efficiency_pct': 20.7}, {'pmax_w': 540, 'model': 'CS6W-540MS', 'voc_v': 49.2, 'vmp_v': 41.3, 'isc_a': 13.9, 'imp_a': 13.08, 'efficiency_pct': 20.9}, {'pmax_w': 545, 'model': 'CS6W-545MS', 'voc_v': 49.4, 'vmp_v': 41.5, 'isc_a': 13.95, 'imp_a': 13.14, 'efficiency_pct': 21.1}, {'pmax_w': 550, 'model': 'CS6W-550MS', 'voc_v': 49.6, 'vmp_v': 41.7, 'isc_a': 14.0, 'imp_a': 13.2, 'efficiency_pct': 21.3}, {'pmax_w': 555, 'model': 'CS6W-555MS', 'voc_v': 49.8, 'vmp_v': 41.9, 'isc_a': 14.05, 'imp_a': 13.25, 'efficiency_pct': 21.5}, {'pmax_w': 560, 'model': 'CS6W-560MS', 'voc_v': 50.0, 'vmp_v': 42.1, 'isc_a': 14.1, 'imp_a': 13.31, 'efficiency_pct': 21.7}], 'cell_count': '144 [2 x (12 x 6)]', 'cell_layout': '144 half-cut cells, 2 x (12 x 6)', 'fire_type': 'TYPE 1 (UL 61730 1500V) or TYPE 2 (UL 61730 1000V) or CLASS C (IEC 61730)', 'bifacial_gain_note': 'Monofacial'}
imp_a 13.31
isc_a 14.1
max_reverse_current_a UNKNOWN
max_series_fuse_rating_a 25
max_system_voltage_label 1500V (IEC/UL) or 1000V (IEC/UL)
max_system_voltage_v 1500
module_efficiency_pct 21.7
nmot {'pmax_w': 420, 'voc_v': 47.3, 'vmp_v': 39.5, 'isc_a': 11.37, 'imp_a': 10.64, 'conditions': 'NMOT: 800 W/m2, AM 1.5, 20 degC ambient, 1 m/s wind', 'note': 'Top bin CS6W-560MS only.'}
nmot_c 41 +/- 3
pmax_w 560
power_tolerance 0 ~ + 10 W
protection_class Class II
rated_power_w 560
stc_conditions 1000 W/m2, AM 1.5, cell temperature 25 degC
temp_coeff_isc 0.05 %/degC
temp_coeff_pmax -0.34 %/degC
temp_coeff_voc -0.26 %/degC
vmp_v 42.1
voc_v 50.0

Physical / mechanical

backsheet UNKNOWN - backsheet material not printed in the fetched extract
bypass_diodes 3
cable_cross_section_mm2 4.0
cable_length_mm (+) 300 mm / (-) 200 mm or customized
connector_type T6 or MC4-EVO2 or MC4-EVO2A
depth_mm 30
dimensions_mm 2278 x 1134 x 30
frame Anodized aluminium alloy
frame_colour UNKNOWN
glass 3.2 mm tempered glass with antireflective coating
glass_construction single glass
glass_thickness_mm 3.2
junction_box IP68, 3 bypass diodes
length_mm 2278
weight_kg 27.6
width_mm 1134

Installation

clamp_requirements UNKNOWN
grounding UNKNOWN
max_installation_altitude_m UNKNOWN
mounting_methods UNKNOWN

Environment

ammonia IEC 62716 certified
fire_rating TYPE 1 (UL 61730 1500V) or TYPE 2 (UL 61730 1000V) or CLASS C (IEC 61730)
hail UNKNOWN
max_static_load_front_pa 5400
max_static_load_rear_pa 2400
operating_temperature_c -40 to +85
pid UNKNOWN
salt_mist IEC 61701 certified
snow_load Heavy snow load up to 5400 Pa
wind_load wind load up to 2400 Pa

Certifications

standards ['IEC 61215', 'IEC 61730', 'CE', 'INMETRO', 'MCS', 'UKCA', 'CEC', 'FSEC', 'UL 61730', 'IEC 61701', 'IEC 62716', 'IEC 63126', 'IEC 60068-2-68', 'UNI 9177']

Warranty & service

annual_degradation_pct 0.55
first_year_degradation_pct 2.0
performance_years UNKNOWN
product_years 12
retained_power_at_year UNKNOWN
retained_power_end_pct UNKNOWN

Documents

datasheet HiKu6 Mono PERC CS6W-MS 535-560 W rev V2.811_EN

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

IEC 63126IEC 63126 certified
Note on regionProduct specifications vary by region; contact CSI Solar for region-specific certifications
Subsequent annual power degradationno more than 0.55%
manufacturer_legal_entity_as_printedCSI Solar Co., Ltd.

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