Sharp NT-180U1 User Manual

MULTI-PURPOSE MODULE

180 WATT

HIGH POWER. HIGH EFFICIENCY.

MONO-CRYSTALLINE SILICON PHOTOVOLTAIC
MODULE WITH 180W MAXIMUM POWER

This mono-crystalline 180 watt module features 13.8% module efficiency for

an outstanding balance of size and weight to power and performance.

NT-180U1

Using breakthrough technology perfected by Sharp’s more than 45 years of

research and development,these modules use a textured cell surface to

increase light absorption and improve efficiency. Common applications

include office buildings, cabins and solar power stations. Ideal for both

residential and commercial grid-connected systems and designed to

withstand rigorous operating conditions,Sharp’s NT-180U1 modules offer

the maximum usable power per square foot of solar array.

FEATURES

• High-power module (180W) using
125mm square mono-crystalline
silicon solar cells with 13.8%
module conversion efficiency

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• UL Listings: UL 1703, cUL

• Sharp modules are
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• 25-year limited warranty

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NT-180U1 MULTI-PURPOSE MODULE

180 WATT

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICSELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Cell Mono-cr
No. of Cells and Connections 72 in series
Open Circuit
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Short Circuit Current (Isc) 5.60A
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Module Efficiency Maximum Power (ηm) 13.8%
Maximum System Voltage 600VDC
Series Fuse Rating 10A

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* (STC) Standard Test Conditions: 25°C, 1 kW/m2, AM 1.5

Voltage (Voc)

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um Power Current (Ipm)

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44.8V

35.86V

5.02A

180W (+10%/-5%)

Lead Wire with MC Connector

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Cell Temperature: 25˚C

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Size of Carton

Packing Configuration 2 pcs per carton

Pallet Quantity 28 pcs per pallet

Loading Capacity (48 ft container) 448 pcs (16 pallets)

Loading Capacity (53 ft container) 504 pcs (18 pallets)

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62.01" x 32.52" x 1.8" / 1575 x 826 x 46mm

37.5lbs / 17kg

66.93"x 38.19"x 5.12" / 1700 x 970 x 130

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Operating

Storage Temperature -40 to 194˚F / -40 to 90˚C

Temperature

EDGE VIEW

-40 to 194˚F / -40 to 90˚C

DIMENSIONS

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62.0"/1575mm 32.5"/826mm 1.8"/46mm 7.4"/187.5mm

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION • 5901 Bolsa Avenue,Huntington Beach,CA 92647

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Cover photo:Solar installation by Pacific Power Management,Auburn CA ©2007 Sharp Electronics Corporation.All rights reserved. SESG-180U1-607

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