BP Solar
SX-170B
170 Watt 24 Volt Solar Panel
Type: Silicon Nitride Multicrystalline
Bronze frame with output cables and polarized Multicontact (MC) connectors.

The SX-170B ("B" for bronze frame) solar panel is designed to provide superior value and performance for residential, commercial and industrial use. With time-tested multicrystalline silicon solar cells, it provides cost-effective power for DC loads or, with an inverter, AC loads. With 72 enhanced-efficiency cells in series, it charges 24V batteries (or multiples of 24V) efficiently in virtually any climate. At 160 watts of nominal maximum power, the SX-170 is used in utility grid-supplemental systems for residences, commercial buildings, and centralized power generation and in remote systems for applications including telecommunication, pumping and irrigation, cathodic protection, remote villages and homes, and land-based navigation aids.

BP Solar's quarter-century of field experience shows in every aspect of this module's construction and materials: 72 multicrystalline silicon solar cells in series, efficiency enhanced by improved cell coating; Cells are laminated between sheets of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and high-transmissivity low-iron 3mm tempered glass; Frame strength exceeds requirements of certifying agencies.

The SX-170B features installation-speeding quick-connectors and an attractive bronze-anodized frame. These asymmetrical RHW cables enable side-by-side or end-to-end module placement in arrays.

Electrical Characteristics
Maximum power: 170 Watts
Voltage at Pmax: 35.4 Volts
Current at Pmax: 4.8 Amps
Warranted minimum Pmax: 155 Watts
Short-circuit current: 5.0 Amps
Open-circuit voltage: 44.2 Volts

Mechanical Characteristics
Dimensions: 62.8"(1593mm) x 31.1"(790mm) x 1.97"(50mm)
Weight: 33.1 pounds (15.0kg)
Solar Cells: 72 cells in a 6x12 matrix connected in series
Output Cables: RHW AWG# 12(4mm2) cable with polarized weatherproof DC rated Multicontact connectors; asymmetrical lengths-1250mm (-) and 800mm (+)
Diodes: IntegraBus™ technology includes Schottky by-pass diodes integrated into the printed circuit board bus
Frame: Anodized aluminum alloy type 6063T6 Universal frame; Color: Bronze
Limited Warranty: 25 years