

Canadian Solar TOPHiKu6 All-Black N-Type TOPCon Series
Premium efficiency for high-yield rooftops. The TOPHiKu6 series represents Canadian Solar’s most advanced residential and commercial offering. Utilizing Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) technology, these modules outperform traditional PERC panels by delivering higher energy density, superior heat tolerance, and a "Zero-LID" (Light-Induced Degradation) architecture that ensures your system produces more energy from Day 1 through Year 30.
Canadian Solar Inc. CS6.2-48TM-445 - Currently Out of Stock
Canadian Solar CS6.1-54TM-450 is an alternative that is in stock.
Why the CS6.1-54TM-450 is the Superior Alternative
- Next-Gen N-Type TOPCon Technology: Unlike older P-type panels, the 450W TOPHiKu6 uses N-type cells that are virtually immune to boron-oxygen defects. This results in Zero LID performance, ensuring higher cumulative energy yield over the module’s life and a significantly lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
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Engineered for Extreme Climates: Drawing on two decades of global manufacturing data, Canadian Solar has optimized this panel for real-world resilience. With an industry-leading -0.29%/°C temperature coefficient, it produces up to 2% more annual energy in hot climates than standard modules. Its mechanical build is rated for a staggering 8100 Pa snow load, nearly 50% higher than the industry average.
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Smart-Grid & High-Efficiency Design: The 450W model features a 54-cell / 108-half-cut arrangement that maximizes surface area and improves shade tolerance. Its high 22.0% efficiency allows homeowners to generate more power with fewer panels, reducing balance-of-system (BOS) costs like racking and labor.
- Industry-Leading 30-Year Warranty: Trust is backed by a 30-year linear power warranty, guaranteeing at least 87.4% of original capacity after three decades. This is 5 years longer than standard Tier-1 warranties, providing unmatched security for your renewable energy investment.
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Product Performance
Rated Power
Rated Power Per Cell
Efficiency
Power Tolerance
Temperature Coefficient
Resiliency
445W
3.9W
22.5%%
- 5 W ~ + 10 W
PMax: -0.29 | Voc: -0.25
✔️ Snow
✔️ Wind
✔️ Hail
Power (measured in watts) and efficiency (how well panels convert sunlight to electricity) are some of the most common metrics used to compare solar panel products. While they are not the only means of comparison, they are important determinants in how much electricity you can produce with a solar panel system. Metrics like power tolerance and temperature coefficient are also important ways to analyze the potential performance of solar panels under the different conditions they will experience over their lifetime. Learn how panels from different manufacturers stack up against one another in our updated article about the best solar panels on the market.
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Warranty Information
✔️ Output Warranty Term: 30 years
✔️ Output Decline: 0.4%
✔️ Output at End of Warranty Term: 87.4%
✔️ Materials Warranty Term: 25 years
Solar panels generally come with an output warranty covering the energy production of the panel, and a materials warranty protecting you against undue wear and tear on your equipment. Learn more about solar panel warranties. -
Physical Characteristics
✔️ Cell Type: Monocrystalline
✔️ Panel Dimensions: 1762 mm x 1134 mm x 30 mm
✔️ Connector Type: Tlian: T6 Stäubli: PV-KST4-EVO2A/6I, PV-KBT4- EVO2A/6I
✔️ Cell Count: 108
The physical characteristics of a solar panel have an impact on the product's performance. For example, metrics like efficiency and wattage are based on the type, size, and number of solar cells used in a panel. -
Certifications
✔️ Certifications Received: IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 61701, IEC 62716
Organizations like the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) create national and international standards for photovoltaic solar panels to ensure any products on the market meet certain specifications for safety and reliability reasons.
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Monocrystalline solar cell technology for enhanced efficiency. Produces 445W per square feet to optimize rooftops with space constraints. Independently generates renewable energy for electric bill savings.