High-Wattage Module
A high-wattage module is a solar module with a higher nameplate power rating, commonly 400 watts and above in modern residential systems and higher in many commercial applications.
Product(s)
TS4-A-O
Increase energy production with shaded & mismatched modules up to 725W
TS4-X-O
Maximize energy production and minimize O&M with optimization, monitoring and rapid shutdown all in one solution
What does High-Wattage Module mean?
A high-wattage module is a solar module with a higher nameplate power rating, commonly 400 watts and above in modern residential systems and higher in many commercial applications.
Why do high-wattage modules affect inverter selection?
Higher module wattage can increase production potential, but it also raises the importance of matching module output with inverter and MLPE ratings. If the electronics cap output below what the module can provide, clipping can show up like a very flat haircut on the production curve.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo TS4-A-O and TS4-X-O are designed for high-power modules and support DC optimization without converting each module’s power to AC on the roof.
Related Tigo resources
- TS4-A-O
- TS4-X-O
Related glossary terms
- Clipping
- DC Optimizer
- Inverter Capacity
- Nameplate Power Rating