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Report: LG NeON H.

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May 6, 2023
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The N-Type monocrystalline solar module by LG to replace the decorated NeON 2 is the new generation LG NeON H. Embracing modern half-cell technology, the LG NeON H is marketed as a premium module for the investor serious about high-yields, and above-average performance from a household brand you can trust. The numbers behind LG’s most popular solar module are particularly interesting and worth considering towards an educated purchasing decision.

Model:  

LG NeON H.

Variants:

NeON H (120 half-cell); 370 / 375 / 380 / 385 / 390 W.

NeON H Black (120 half-cell); 370 / 375 / 380 W.

NeON H BiFacial (120 half-cell); 360 / 365 W.

NeON H (144 half-cell); 440W / 445W / 450W.

NeON H BiFacial (144 half-cell); 430 / 435 / 440 W.

TLDR: 

The LG NeON H possesses Elite characteristics that exceed face value appeal while supporting a similar style to modern half-cell solar modules. Not to be discounted, this is an ultra-robust N-Type solar module built ready for installation in some of the world’s harshest environments. Dependable energy yields await the blue-chip investor.

Related: 

THE LG SOLAR PANELS WORTH SPENDING A LITTLE MORE ON. 

The following detailed product analysis for the LG NeON H 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). Solar Analytica product report cards are free from advertising for uninterrupted research purposes.

Video; LG NeON H Solar module preview.

1. Design: 80/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Cell Type
N-Type monocrystalline
LG NeON H data sheet section; General Data, Cell Properties (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Cell Configuration
H; 120 or 144 half-cell. H Black; 120 half-cell. H Bifacial; 120 & 144 half-cell.
LG NeON H data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
60
Contact
9-wire busbar per half cell.
LG NeON H data sheet section; General Data, Number of Busbars (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Enhanced
H & H Black; PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell). H Bifacial; Bifacial (Module power increases 5-25% generally (per different reflective condition).
LG NeON H data sheet (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Encapsulation
Anti-Reflective, Tempered Glass superstrate WITH manufacturer nominated Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate laminate substrate.
LG NeON H data sheet section; General Data (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Certifications
VDE.
LG NeON H 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 NeON H
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. 

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2. DURABILITY: 81/100

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 – 4000 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 (Cat5)
100
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
Certificate not identified. Currently seeking clarification.
IEC 60068-2-68 (reference documents).
Below Avg (Cat4)
10
Hail impact resistance
Diameter: 35mm ±5%, Mass: 20.7 grams ±5%, Speed: 27.2m/sec ±2%.
Base, IEC 61215-2 & 61646 (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat2)
70
Durability Overall
LG NeON H
Above Avg (Cat3)
81/100

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. 

LG NeON H Bifacial Solar Panel

Image; LG NeON H bifacial solar module.

3. Efficiency: 80/100

Sub-Category
Characteristic
Reference
Class.
Rank
Module efficiency (max)
21.1%
LG NeON H data sheet section; Electrical properties, Module Efficiency (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Temperature coefficient (Pmax)
-0.33%oC
LG NeON H data sheet section; Temperature Characteristics, Pmax. (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Power tolerance (max)
0~+3%
LG NeON H data sheet section; Electrical properties, Power Tolerance (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
NOCT power density (max)
160 W/m2
Calculated, input source; LG NeON H data sheet; Module Power STC, NOCT, Temp Coefficient, Dimensions (LxW) (internal post).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Efficiency Overall
LG NeON H
Above Avg (Cat4)
80/100
Bifacial output rear side Efficiency gain
Overall Class.
Overall Rank
5% (LG365N1T-E6)
Module efficiency; 20.79%, Temperature coefficient; -0.33%oC, Power tolerance; 0~+3%, NOCT Power density; 157 W/m2.
Above Avg (Cat3)
75
15% (LG365N1T-E6)
Module efficiency; 22.8%, Temperature coefficient; -0.33%oC, Power tolerance; 0~+3%, NOCT Power density; 172W/m2.
Above Avg (Cat4)
88
25% (LG365N1T-E6)
Module efficiency; 24.75%, Temperature coefficient; -0.33%oC, Power tolerance; 0~+3%, NOCT Power density; 187 W/m2.
Above Avg (Cat4)
90

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. 

LG NeON H Solar Panel Albedo Effect

Image; Illustration of the LG NeON H bifacial cell capturing reflective light (Albedo effect) from the cells rear.

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4. PERFORMANCE: 88/100

IMPORTANT: The LG NeON H 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)
1.5% Power Output degradation for the first year. (PV Modules will be at least 98.5% of the Minimum Peak Power rating for the first year).
Warranty for LG NeON H PV Modules (Reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Annual degradation (max after year-1)
0.33% p.a (Power Output will decline by no more than 0.3% per year for the following 24 years after the initial 1st year).
Warranty for LG NeON H PV Modules (Reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Performance guarantee period
25-years (Power Output will be at least 90.6% of the Minimum Peak Power rating on the final year).
Warranty for LG NeON H PV Modules (Reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Performance guantee assurance
Parts, service and transport.
Warranty for LG NeON H PV Modules (Reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat5)
100
Performance Overall
LG NeON H
Above Avg (Cat4)
88/100

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: 90/100

IMPORTANT: The LG NeON H 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
25-years (300-months).
Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules (reference documents).
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Guarantee assurance
Parts, service and transport.
Warranty for LG NeON 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 (Cat3)
60
Guarantee Overall
LG NeON H
Above Avg (Cat4)
90/100

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. 

Installer silhouette installing LG NeON H solar panels with a palm tree and blue sky in the background.

Image; Distinctive half-cell design defines the LG NeON H solar module.

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Overall: 84/100

Category
Classification
Ranking Points
Detail
Design
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Criteria >
Durability
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
81
Criteria >
Efficiency
Superior
Above Avg (Cat3)
80
Criteria >
Performance
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
88
Criteria >
Guarantee
Elite
Above Avg (Cat4)
90
Criteria >
Overall: LG NeON H
Above Avg (Cat3)
84/100
Overall ranking adjustment from Bifacial output rear side Efficiency gain.
Overall Class.
Overall Rank
5% (LG365N1T-E6)
Design; 80. Durability; 84. Efficiency; 75. Performance; 88. Guarantee; 90.
Above Avg (Cat3)
83/100
15% (LG365N1T-E6)
Design; 80. Durability; 84. Efficiency; 88. Performance; 88. Guarantee; 90.
Above Avg (Cat4)
86/100
25% (LG365N1T-E6)
Design; 80. Durability; 84. Efficiency; 90. Performance; 88. Guarantee; 90.
Above Avg (Cat4)
87/100
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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 NeON H (120-cell) datasheet.
  • LG NeON H Black (120-cell) datasheet.
  • LG NeON H BiFacial (120-cell)  datasheet.
  • LG NeON H BiFacial (144-cell) datasheet.
  • Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules US warranty document.
  • Warranty for LG NeON PV Modules AUS warranty document.
  • LG Solar Module testing Amonia Resistance IEC 62716  download.
  • LG N-Type Solar IEC referenced installation manual.
  • 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 solar panels were ranked alongside the NeON R series in accordance with the SAAC V.2.0;

  • LG NeON R. 
  • LG Mono X Plus.
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