230 WATT
MULTI-PURPOSE MODULE
NEC 2008 Compliant
Business leaders install this module
in large commercial applications,
demonstrating financial astuteness
and environmental stewardship.
EnginEEring ExcEllEncE
High module eciency for an outstanding balance
of size and weight to power and performance.
DUrABlE
Tempered glass, EVA lamination and
weatherproof backskin provide long-life and
enhanced cell performance.
rEliABlE
25-year limited warranty on power output.
HigH PErformAncE
This module uses an advanced surface
texturing process to increase light absorption
and improve eciency.
ND-L230Q2
MULTI-PURPOSE 230 WATT
MODULE FROM THE WORLD’S
TRUSTED SOURCE FOR SOLAR.
Using breakthrough technology, made possible
by nearly 50 years of proprietary research
and development, Sharp’s ND-L230Q2 solar
module incorporates an advanced surface
texturing process to increase light absorption
and improve eciency. Common applications
include commercial and residential grid-tied
roof systems as well as ground mounted arrays.
Designed to withstand many harsh operating
conditions, this module oers high power
output per square foot of solar array.
Sharp multi-purpose modules oer
industry-leading performance for
a variety of applications.
sHArP: THE nAmE To TrUsT
When you choose Sharp, you get more than
well-engineered products. You also get Sharp’s
proven reliability, outstanding customer service and
the assurance of our 25-year limited warranty on
power output. A global leader in solar electricity,
Sharp powers more homes and businesses than
any other solar manufacturer worldwide.
Improved Frame Technology
BEcomE PowErfUl
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
© 2010 Sharp E lectro nics Co rporation. Al l rights r eserved.
230 WATT
ND-L230Q2
NEC 2008 Compliant
Module output cables: 12 AWG PV Wire
ElEcTricAl cHArAcTErisTics
Maximum Power (Pmax)* 230 W
Tolerance of Pmax +10%/-5%
Type of Cell Polycrystalline silicon
Cell Confi guration 60 in series
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 37.1 V
Maximum Power Voltage (Vpm) 30.0 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 8.48 A
Maximum Power Current (Ipm) 7.67 A
Module E ciency (%) 14.1%
Maximum System (DC) Voltage 600 V
Series Fuse Rating 15 A
NOCT 47.5°C
Temperature Coe cient (Pmax) -0.485%/°C
Temperature Coe cient (Voc) -0.36%/°C
Temperature Coe cient (lsc) 0.053%/°C
* Illumination of 1 kW/m2 (1 sun) at spectral distribution of AM 1.5 (ASTM E892
global spectral irradiance) at a cell temperature of 25°C.
mEcHAnicAl cHArAcTErisTics
Dimensions (A x B x C below) 39.1” x 64.6” x 1.8”/994 x 1640 x 46 mm
Cable Length (G) 43.3”/1100 mm
Output Interconnect Cable**
12 AWG with MC4 Locking Connector
Weight 41.9 lbs / 19.0 kg
Max Load 50 psf (2400 Pascals)
** A s afety lock clip (Multi Co ntact part nu mber PV-SSH4) may b e required in
readily accessible lo cation s per NEC 2 008 690.3 3 (C)
**PV Wire per UL Subject 4703
DimEnsions
BACK VIEW
A
D
G
E
F
A B C D E
39.1”/994 mm 64.6”/1640 mm 1.8”/46 mm 14.4”/365 mm 3.9”/100 mm
F G
37.7”/958 mm 43.3”/1100 mm
Contact Sharp for tolerance specifi cations
SIDE VIEW
E
B
D
C
QUAlificATions
UL Listed UL 1703
Fire Rating Class C
wArrAnTY
25-year limited warranty on power output
Contact Sharp for complete warranty information
Design and spec ifi cation s are subject to cha nge witho ut notice .
Sharp i s a registe red trad emark of S harp Co rporati on. All o ther trad emark s are prop erty of
their re specti ve owners . Conta ct Shar p to obtain t he latest p roduc t manua ls before u sing
any Shar p device. C over photo: Solar in stalla tion by Pacifi c Power Man ageme nt, Aubu rn CA.