{"product_id":"mega-400-400-watt-24-volt-solar-panel","title":"Rich Solar 400 | 400 Watt Solar Panel | Premium Grid-tie or Off-grid Solar Panel for Residential, Commercial, Agriculture  - RS-M400-8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRich Solar 400 | 400 Watt Solar Panel | Premium Grid-tie or Off-grid Solar Panel for Residential, Commercial, Agriculture  - RS-M400-8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-busbar solar cell configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono PERC Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight anodized aluminum frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-transmission, AR (anti-reflective) Coated Tempered Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play junction box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustry-standard quick-connect cables work in series or parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified to withstand challenging environmental conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent low-light performance on cloudy days, mornings, and evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation and handling for various applications (high-end off-grid and mobile applications)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-drilled holes compatible with ground mounts, Z brackets, pole mounts, and tilt mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with on-grid and off-grid inverters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePanel Cable Length:\u003c\/b\u003e ≈ 47 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Tempered Glass, Aluminum, Monocrystalline Silicon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 67.8 x 44.7 x 1.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 45.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Power (PMAX):\u003c\/b\u003e 400W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Power Voltage (VMP):\u003c\/b\u003e 31.0V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Power Current (IMP):\u003c\/b\u003e 12.9A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpen Circuit Voltage (VOC):\u003c\/b\u003e 37.1V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort Circuit Current (ISC):\u003c\/b\u003e 13.7A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum System Voltage (VMAX):\u003c\/b\u003e 1500VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/b\u003e -40 ~ +185°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Series Fuse Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4jqegl\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" 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data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eDurable All-Weather Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"604\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003etempered anti-reflective glass and anodized aluminum frame\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k1zlms\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eVersatile Grid-Tie or Off-Grid Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible with both \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"804\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eon-grid and off-grid inverter systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it flexible for home, farm, or industrial setups. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cl9n16\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eStable Electrical Output Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produces around \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"985\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e~31V Vmp and 12.9A Imp\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for series\/parallel system configurations in larger arrays. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x1pwbt\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1466\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eSpace-Efficient High Wattage Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Optimized for maximizing power generation per panel, reducing overall installation footprint in large systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the Rich Solar 400W Solar Panel (RS-M400-8)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: A premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400W monocrystalline solar panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrid-tie and off-grid systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, suitable for residential, commercial, agricultural, RV, and DIY solar installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What are its key specifications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400W max power (Pmax)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31V Vmp and 12.9A Imp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, built with mono PERC cells and a durable anodized aluminum frame with tempered anti-reflective glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is it suitable for off-grid and hybrid systems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. 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