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.
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.
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.
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.
Image; Illustration of the LG NeON H bifacial cell capturing reflective light (Albedo effect) from the cells rear.
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.
Image; Distinctive half-cell design defines the LG NeON H solar module.
Overall: 84/100
Category | Classification | Ranking Points | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Design
| Superior | Above Avg (Cat3) | 80
| Criteria >
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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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The LG range of solar modules has been calculated using the Solar Analytica Assessment Criteria (solar modules) 2.1.1 >
- 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 >
How does the current range of LG solar panels compare against each other?
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.
