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.
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.
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.
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.
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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The LG range of solar modules has been calculated using the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) 2.1.1 >
- 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 >
How does the current range of LG solar panels compare against each other?
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;
