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Report: LG Mono X Plus.

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May 6, 2023
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It’s the LG solar module aimed at bridging the gap between LG’s renowned solar module quality standard and improved affordability for an even greater market share. With more than affordability in mind, what particular characteristics define the LG Mono X Plus solar module as a worthy contender for your project towards superior energy investment?

Model:  

MONO X PLUS.

Variants:

Mono X Plus (120-cell); 365 / 370 / 375 W.

Mono X Plus Black (120-cell); 365 / 370 / 375 W.

Mono X Plus (144-cell); 445 / 450 / 455 W.

TLDR: 

Possessing an Elite product guarantee, the LG Mono X Plus offers what many consider a more than secure energy investment for at least 15-years. If a technology shortfall is a concern, oversizing the solar array to inverter input easily negates potential losses. 

Related: 

THE LG SOLAR PANELS WORTH SPENDING A LITTLE MORE ON. 

The following detailed product analysis for the LG Mono X Plus should be used as a guide only. Individual circumstances and compatibilities must always be taken into account when selecting the ideal solar module. This content comprises the Solar Analytica Module Assessment Criteria based on available product specifications at compilation (refer to post date).

1. Design: 76/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Cell Type
P-Type Monocrystalline
LG Mono X Plus data sheet section; General Data, Cell Properties (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Cell Configuration
120 or 144 half-cell.
LG Mono X Plus data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Contact
MBB Wire front contact.
LG Mono X Plus data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Enhanced
PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell).
LG Mono X Plus overview (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Encapsulation
Anti-Reflective, Tempered Glass superstrate WITH manufacturer nominated Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate laminate substrate.
LG Mono X Plus data sheet section; General Data (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Certifications
TÜV.
LG Mono X Plus data sheet section; Certifications (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Awards
General Recognition; Leading Solar Brand in Europe 2021.
Press release (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Design Overall
LG Mono X Plus
Above Avg (Cat3)
76/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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2. DURABILITY: 69/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Positive loading
Test load – 5400 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp. 25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Negative loading
Test load – 3000 Pa, min10% coverage ratio, temp. 25 ±5°C, max humidity 75 %, ±5 % load uniformity, 3 cycles of 1 hr applied load.
IEC 61215-2 MQT16 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Damp heat test
4000 Hrs – Test Temp: (85 ± 2)°C, Relative humidity: (85 ± 5)%.
IEC 61215-2 MQT13 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Thermal cycle test
800+ Cycles – Temp range: (-40 ± 2) to (+85 ± 2) °C.
IEC 61215-2 MQT11 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Potential induced degredation
Resistant.
(IEC TS 62804) PID determined by MQT 13, MQT 15 & MQT 01 of IEC 61215-2 & Clause 5.5 Voltage stress test (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Salt mist resistance
Severity 6 – CX Offshore ToWn (N/A).
IEC 61701 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Amonia resistance
1 cycle = test section 1 + test section 2 = 24 h, Total test duration = 20 cycles (480 h).
IEC 62716 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Sand and dust resistance
Not specified in LG NeON H Datasheet.
IEC 60068-2-68 (reference documents).
Below Avg (Cat4)
10
Hail impact resistance
Diameter: 25mm ±5%, Mass: 7.53 grams ±5%, Speed: 23m/sec ±2%.
Base, IEC 61215-2 & 61646 (reference documents).
Average
50
Durability Overall
LG Mono X Plus
Above Avg (Cat2)
69/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

3. Efficiency: 70/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Module efficiency (max)
20.1%
LG Mono X Plus data sheet section; Electrical properties, Module Efficiency (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Temperature coefficient (Pmax)
-0.365%oC
LG Mono X Plus data sheet section; Temperature Characteristics, Pmax. (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Power tolerance (max)
0~+3%
LG Mono X Plus data sheet section; Electrical properties, Power Tolerance (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
NOCT power density (max)
152 W/m2
Calculated, input source; LG Mono X Plus data sheet; Module Power STC, NOCT, Temp Coefficient, Dimensions (LxW) (internal post).
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Efficiency Overall
LG Mono X Plus
Above Avg (Cat2)
70/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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4. PERFORMANCE: 80/100

IMPORTANT: The LG Mono X Plus performance guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Warranty for LG Solar Module Limited Warranty document (global region-specific) or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
1st-year degradation (max)
2.5% Power Output degradation for the first year. (PV Modules will be at least 97.5% of the Minimum Peak Power rating for the first year).
Warranty for LG Mono X Plus PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Annual degradation (max after year-1)
0.4% p.a (Power Output will decline by no more than 0.4% per year for the following 24 years after the initial 1st year).
Warranty for LG Mono X Plus PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Performance guarantee period
25-years (Power Output will be at least 87.9% of the Minimum Peak Power rating on the final year).
LG Mono X Plus data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Performance guantee assurance
Parts, service and transport (excluding certain project types).
Warranty for LG Mono X Plus PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Performance Overall
LG Mono X Plus
Above Avg (Cat3)
80/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

5. Guarantee: 86/100

IMPORTANT: The LG Mono X Plus product guarantee should be interpreted in conjunction with the entire Warranty for LG Solar Module Limited Warranty document (global region-specific) or that of which succeeds it. Listed below are the Solar Analytica data point indicators for ranking analysis only and are not a substitute for interpretation of the performance guarantee.

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Guarantee period
15-years (180-months).
Warranty for LG Mono X Plus PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Guarantee assurance
Parts, Service and Transport (excluding certain project types).
Warranty for LG Mono X Plus PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Manufacturer established
1947 (75-years).
Wikipedia: LG Corporation (external)
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Certified installer network
Yes, WITH additional end-user/ installer benefits.
Linked from manufacturers regional websites.
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Manufacturer bankability
BNEF, Q4 2021.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance Module Manufacturer Tiering Report.
Above Avg (Cat1)
60
Guarantee Overall
LG Mono X Plus
Above Avg (Cat4)
86/100

Sub-Category: Product asset which compiles the category. Characteristic: Scoring characteristic/gauge of the Sub-Category.  Reference: Reference material from which the sub-category Characteristic has been derived. Class.: Solar Analytica classification of the nominated score range. Rank: Solar Analytica ranking points nominated per solar module property attributing toward an individual sub-category (excluding overall row). Overall (row): combined average of each Sub-Category. 

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Overall: 76/100

Category
Classification
Ranking Points
Detail
Design
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
76
Criteria >
Durability
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
69
Criteria >
Efficiency
Very Good
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Criteria >
Performance
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Criteria >
Guarantee
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
86
Criteria >
Overall: LG Mono X Plus
Above Avg (Cat3)
76/100
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Accuracy matters.

Is there a sub-category value that requires an amendment? Submit an amendment request using this Amendment request form.

General product questions should be made using the comments section at the bottom of this post (keep scrolling). 

How was this score calculated >

The LG range of solar modules has been calculated using the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) 2.1.1 >

Reference documents >
  • LG Mono X Plus 120 cell 365W-375W data sheet.
  • LG Mono X Plus 120 cell (black frame) 365W-375W data sheet.
  • LG Mono X Plus 144 cell 445W-455W data sheet.
  • Warranty for LG Mono X Plus PV Modules Global warranty.
  • LG Solar Module testing Ammonia Resistance IEC 62716  download.
  • LG Solar: A Leading Solar Brand in Europe 5/31/2021 external link.
  • IEC 61215-2 External site >
  • IEC 61701 External site >
  • IEC 62716 External site >
  • IEC TS 62804-1-1 External site >
  • IEC 60068-2-68 External site >
LG Solar panels overall >

How does the current range of LG solar panels compare against each other?

  • Compare in detail.

At the time of writing the following LG NeON solar panels were ranked alongside the LG Mono X Plus series in accordance with the SAAC (solar modules) V.2.0;

  • LG NeON H.
  • LG NeON R. 
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