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Canadian Solar 410W HiKu6 Solar Panel vs REC Alpha Pure-R 430W Bifacial Solar Panel
Spec-by-spec comparison of the Canadian Solar 410W HiKu6 Solar Panel and REC Alpha Pure-R 430W Bifacial Solar Panel, with editorial commentary on which fits which use case.
| Canadian Solar 410W HiKu6 Solar Panel Solar Panel | REC Alpha Pure-R 430W Bifacial Solar Panel Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $143 | $236 |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Wattage (Pmax) | 410 W | 430 W |
| Module efficiency (STC) | 21% | 22.3% |
| Cell type | PERC | HJT |
| Bifacial | No | Yes |
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 37.2 V | 59.7 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 14.01 A | 8.91 A |
| Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) | 31.2 V | 50.5 V |
| Current at Pmax (Imp) | 13.15 A | 8.52 A |
| Front glass | 3.2mm tempered glass with anti-reflective coating | 0.13 in solar glass with anti-reflective surface treatment in accordance with EN12150 |
| Frame | Anodized aluminium alloy | Anodized aluminum (Black) |
| Output cable | 4 mm² | - |
| Cable length | 410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Connector type | MC4-EVO2 | STAUBLI |
| Dimensions | 1722 × 1134 × 30 mm | 1730 × 1118 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 21.3 kg | 21.5 kg |
| Temp. coefficient (Pmax) | -0.34 %/°C | -0.24 %/°C |
| Temp. coefficient (Voc) | -0.26 %/°C | -0.24 %/°C |
| Temp. coefficient (Isc) | 0.05 %/°C | 0.04 %/°C |
| Mechanical load | 5400 Pa front / 2400 Pa back | 7000 Pa front / 4000 Pa back |
| Operating temp. | -40°C to 85°C | -40°C to 80°C |
| Product warranty | 12 years | 20 years |
| Performance warranty | - | 25 years |
| Buy | signature solar → | current connected → |
Where each one wins
REC Alpha Pure-R REC430AA wins on wattage (410W vs 430W), efficiency (21% vs 22.3%), temperature coefficient (-0.34 %/°C vs -0.24 %/°C), product warranty (12 years vs 20 years), price ($143.5 vs $236.5). Higher wattage means fewer panels for the same system size. On a typical 8 kW residential array that is 20 fewer or extra watts per panel — meaningful when roof space is constrained.
The right pick depends on which dimensions matter most to you. The spec table above lays out the full envelope; the chat panel below answers "which one for {use case}" if you want a directed recommendation.
Canadian Solar
410W HiKu6 Solar Panel
$143
Watch out for
- ! Product warranty is only 12 years — shorter than premium tier-1 panels
REC
Alpha Pure-R 430W Bifacial Solar Panel
$236
Best for
- ✓ tight roof spaces wanting maximum watts/m²
- ✓ ground-mount or albedo-friendly install with bifacial gain
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