Seraphim Solar Panels – Goal Zero Boulder

Seraphim Overview – Company History

Seraphim was founded in 2011 and is a Chinese solar panel company. The company was founded with the goal of improving the world through constant solar innovation, and it is backed by a research and development team of over 100 people. Over 100 technical patents have been filed as a result of this research.

Seraphim has distributed modules to more than 40 countries globally, with production operations in China, South Africa, and Vietnam. Seraphim is a mid-tier solar module manufacturer in the global market, with a production capacity of 5 GW.

Seraphim made its debut in the Australian market in 2012. Seraphim continued its drive into the Australian market in mid-2020, signing a 50 MW solar module supply agreement with Raystech Group, an Australian solar reseller, and importer. In the Australian market, the firms that import Seraphim Solar’s panels are responsible for handling warranty claims.

Comparison

Seraphim Solar Panels	Portable Solar Panel
Brand                                Goal Zero	Brand                            Renogy
Item Weight                     10.2 Pounds	Item Weight                 14.23 Ounces
Input Voltage                   14 Volts	Input Voltage               18 Volts
Color                                 One Color	Color                            Solar Panel Battery Maintainer Trickle Charger
Power Source                  Solar Powered	Power Source              Solar Powered

 

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Read on for an in-depth look at the Seraphim solar panels.

Indicators on the Key Panel

Solar Panel Seraphim

Yes, according to Bloomberg’s Tier 1 ranking.

Top Performer at PV Evolution Labs

Yes (4 out of 6)

Australia is the site of our office.

No

What is the difference between a Bloomberg Tier 1 Solar Panel and a Bloomberg Tier 2 Solar Panel?

Bloomberg’s infamous tier 1 designation is in no way indicative of the quality of solar panels. It’s just an assessment of the manufacturer’s bankability based on publicly available financial data. If the company is a significant, well-known manufacturer, this should offer you an indication.

The complete list of Bloomberg Tier 1 Solar Panels may be found here.

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What is the top performer at PV Evolution Labs?

PV Evolution Labs independently tests solar panel dependability with the help of DNV GL. The tests are completely voluntary, with solar panel producers paying to take part. This testing procedure is well-known around the world, and it accurately reflects the solar panel’s performance.

Seraphim Solar Panels are currently placed among the Top Performers in PV Evolution Labs’ newest report in four of the six annual tests.

See the complete list of PV Evolution Labs’ Best Solar Panels.

What Is the Importance of Having an Office in Australia?

Most solar panel manufacturers who enter the Australian market focus on setting up distribution channels first, then on customer service. As a result, many disgruntled consumers are left trying to contact Chinese headquarters in order to collect their device warranty. Seraphim’s global website lists a Melbourne sales center, but there is no way to handle warranty claims there. The warranty claim function has been outsourced to SAE Group, a solar installer based in Tweed Heads, New South Wales.

Relying on your solar installer isn’t always a good idea, as many residential solar installers (including the big ones) have gone out of business before the systems they install have even been installed.

They now have a shared office space on Collins Street in Melbourne and a phone line in Australia (03 9900 6423). They have yet to launch an Australian website, despite the fact that most other Chinese solar panel manufacturers have done so, implying that they are focusing on the Australian market with low overheads.

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What Are the Prices of Seraphim Solar Panels?

We’ve offered the below-average costs as a suggestion based on Solar Choice’s database. These costs include the following:

Seraphim Solar Panels provide a complete turnkey solar system.

Solar Choice’s network of pre-vetted, reliable installers will install your system.

The GST System Size Average and the STC rebate 6kW $4,996 (fully installed)

8kW $7,901

10kW $9,647

Important Note: Prices vary depending on the region, inverter brand, and installer.

In Australia, a model range is available.

The Clean Energy Council has authorized the bulk of Seraphim’s currently available solar panels for the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme, Australia’s residential solar rebate scheme.

S2 (Second) Series

The S2 Series comprises bifacial and mono facial panels, including the ‘Blade’ panel, which was first introduced in 2019. The panel’s utilized half-cell technology, which is now widely used in the solar industry to boost yield and shading resistance.

120 Seraphim SRP-320-BMB Seraphim SRP-320-BMB Seraphim SRP-320-BMB Serap 320-335Wp Datasheet

144 Seraphim SRP-390-BMA Cells Seraphim SRP-390-BMA Cells Seraphim SRP-390-B 390-405Wp Datasheet

Seraphim SRP-425-BMZ 156 Cells Seraphim SRP-425-BMZ 156 Cells Seraphim SRP-425 425-450Wp Mono PERC Datasheet

435-450Wp Seraphim SRP-440-BMZ 156 Cells Mono PERC Datasheet

S3 (Series 3)

Monofacial and bifacial panels with an efficiency of up to 20.07 percent are also available in the S3 Series (SRP-375-BMB-HV). A multi-busbar and somewhat bigger 166mm silicon wafers are also included in the S3 series, which contribute to boosting the panel’s total output.

360-375Wp Seraphim SRP-370-BMB 120 Cells Mono PERC Datasheet

430-445Wp Seraphim SRP-440-BMA 144 Cells Mono PERC Datasheet

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Series SRP-BMB-DG

Dual-glass technology is used in the SRP-BMB-DG Series, which means that both the front and back sheets are composed of glass. This reduces the likelihood of faults and degradation, but the 120 Cell panels are slightly heavier, weighing 22.5 kilos. Seraphim can offer a 15-year product warranty and a 30-year performance warranty due to the increased durability of the panels (compared to 10 years of product and 25 years of performance for the s2 and s3 series). SRP-410-BMA-DG achieves maximum efficiency of 19.89 in this series.

Seraphim SRP-330-BMB-DG 120 Cells Mono PERC Datasheet 325-340Wp Seraphim SRP-330-BMB-DG 120 Cells Mono PERC Datasheet 325-340Wp Seraphim SRP-330

395-410Wp Seraphim SRP-400-BMA-DG 144 Cells Mono PERC Datasheet

Specifications for Seraphim Solar Panels

Seraphim Bifacial 158 Half-Cell 60 Mono Perc-Plus Frame Seraphim Bifacial 158 Half-Cell 60 Mono Perc-Plus Frame

60 Poly Seraphim 158 Half-Cell

Smart-Tigo Perc Seraphim

120 cells, half-cut 120 cells, half-cut 60 cells, half-cut 60 cells, half-cut 60 cells, half-cut 60 cells, half-

PERC Cell Type Monocrystalline

Polycrystalline

Monocrystalline PERC

320Wp 295Wp 315Wp Power Output

34.3V 32.9V 32.8V Nominal Power Voltage

Panel Efficiency 18.46 percent 17.76 percent 184.97 W/m2 177.71 W/m2 193.25 W/m2 Power Density 184.97 W/m2 177.71 W/m2 193.25 W/m2

19.36 percentage point

Annual Degradation of Power

Not revealed Not revealed

It was not made public.

1.73m2 Dimensions:

1720 x 1008 x 30mm

1.66m2 (1674 x 992 x 35mm)

1.63m2 (1640 x 992 x 35 mm)

Product Warranty 15 years 10 years 15 years Performance Warranty 30 years 25 years 25 years Weight 22.5kg 18.5kg 17.5kg

-40°C to 85°C operating temperature range

Temperatures range from -40°C to 85°C.

Temperatures range from -40°C to 85°C.

China China China Made in China

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Commercial Solar Project Seraphim

The system that was installed for the lighting retailer Beacon in June of 2016 is an example of a Seraphim commercial project. The system was made up of 384 SRP-260-6PB modules with a total capacity of 100kW. The installation of the system in Melbourne took a team of nine technicians two weeks to complete and connect to the grid. It will significantly reduce Beacon’s energy consumption costs, with an estimated annual electricity production of 130 thousand kW/h. A Tesla electric car charger was also installed as part of the project. Seraphim’s innovative drive was on display, as evidenced by the installed panel array for Beacon. (as seen below)