LONGi LR7-72HVH 630-650W Solar Panel: Full Specs & Highlights

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What is the LONGi LR7-72HVH 630-650W, and what makes it stand out?

  • Series: LONGi Hi-MO X10 Explorer — a 144-cell BC (Back Contact) panel producing 630-650W each
  • Efficiency: up to 24.1% (650M version), with a positive-only power tolerance of 0~3%
  • Warranty: 15-year materials & processing + 30-year linear power — <1% degradation in year one, then 0.35%/year, leaving 88.85% at year 30
  • Size/weight: 2382×1134×30 mm, 28.5 kg — suited to commercial projects, factories and wide roofs that want high wattage per panel

The LONGi LR7-72HVH 630~650M is a solar panel in the Hi-MO X10 Explorer series from LONGi, one of the world's largest panel manufacturers. What sets this model apart is the combination of TaiRay wafers and BC (Back Contact) cell technology, which moves every electrical contact to the rear of the cell — so the front face captures light across its full surface, with no busbars in the way. The result is module efficiency of up to 24.1% in the 650W version, placing it among the higher-efficiency panels on today's market. The datasheet also notes it is designed for the distribution market — commercial and residential rooftop installations.

Datasheet Highlights

  • High wattage per panel, 630-650W: fewer panels for the same installed capacity — saving roof space, racking and installation time
  • Up to 24.1% efficiency: with a positive-only power tolerance of 0~3% (you get the label wattage or more, never less)
  • Slow degradation: no more than 1% in year one, just 0.35% per year in years 2-30 — a guaranteed 88.85% of output remaining at year 30
  • BC cells run cooler: a Pmax temperature coefficient of just -0.260%/°C, so less output is lost in Thailand's tropical heat
  • Strong build: rated for 5400Pa front and 2400Pa rear loads, hail tested with 25 mm hail at 23 m/s, dust- and waterproof IP68 junction box with 3 diodes
  • Fully certified: IEC 61215, IEC 61730, UL 61730, plus ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 / IEC62941 quality management systems

Key Specs (From the Datasheet)

Item Value
Max power (Pmax at STC)630 / 635 / 640 / 645 / 650 W (5 power grades)
Module efficiency23.3% – 24.1% (by power grade)
Cell type / cell countBC (Back Contact) · 144 cells (6×24)
Electrical values, 650M (STC)Voc 53.90V · Isc 15.29A · Vmp 44.56V · Imp 14.59A
Power tolerance0 ~ +3% (positive only)
Temperature coefficientsPmax -0.260%/°C · Voc -0.200%/°C · Isc +0.050%/°C
Max system voltage / fuseDC1500V (IEC) · max series fuse 25A
Operating temperature-40°C to +85°C · NOCT 45±2°C
Glass / frame3.2 mm coated tempered glass (single glass) · anodised aluminium frame
Dimensions / weight2382 × 1134 × 30 mm · 28.5 kg
Mechanical loadFront 5400Pa · rear 2400Pa
Junction box / cableIP68 with 3 diodes · 4 mm² cable (+400/-200 mm, or ±1400 mm custom lengths available)
WarrantyMaterials & processing 15 years · 30-year linear power (88.85% at year 30)

The electrical values above are measured at Standard Test Conditions (STC: 1000W/m² irradiance, 25°C cell temperature). Complete figures for every power grade, including NOCT values, are in the datasheet at the bottom of this page.

What Is It Best For?

With its large format (over 1.1 m wide and nearly 2.4 m long) and high output per panel, this model is best suited to commercial and industrial work — factory rooftops (our factory guide is available in Thai), warehouses, hotels, office buildings, or homes and villas with wide roof areas. The higher the wattage per panel, the fewer panels, mounting points and cable runs you need for the same installed capacity, making better use of the roof. For smaller house roofs or roofs with many planes, our team may recommend a standard-format panel that can be placed more flexibly — compare panel brands in Thai, or see all the equipment we install.

Download datasheet (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the BC cells in the LONGi LR7-72HVH better than ordinary panels?

BC (Back Contact) cells move the electrical contacts to the rear of the panel, so the front face captures light across its full area. That gives this model a module efficiency of up to 24.1%. The datasheet also notes that BC cells run at lower operating temperatures, and combined with a low Pmax temperature coefficient of -0.260%/°C, the panel loses less output when it runs hot.

How long is the LONGi LR7-72HVH warranty?

The Materials and Processing warranty is 15 years, with a 30-year Extra Linear power warranty: no more than 1% degradation in the first year, then 0.35% per year through years 2-30 — a guaranteed 88.85% of original output remaining at year 30.

Is a 630-650W high-wattage panel right for an ordinary house roof?

This is a large-format panel (2382×1134 mm, 28.5 kg each). Its strength is high wattage per panel — fewer panels for the same installed capacity — so it mainly suits commercial projects, factories, hotels and wide roof areas. Smaller residential roofs are often better served by a standard-format panel. Our team will assess your roof on site and recommend the most cost-effective model for you.

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