CaterpillarPVT117
The Caterpillar PVT117 is a solar panel with peak power 117.5 Wp, efficiency 16.3 % and cell type thin film (CdTe).1
Key figures
Technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Cell type | Thin film (CdTe)1 |
| Cells (in series) | 2161 |
| Performance | |
| Peak power | 117.5 Wp1 |
| PTC power rating | 107.5 W1 |
| Efficiency | |
| Efficiency | 16.3 %1 |
| Temperature coefficient Pmax | -0.39 %/°C1 |
| Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) | 46.3 °C1 |
| Electrical | |
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 88.2 V1 |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 1.79 A1 |
| Voltage at Pmax (Vmp) | 71.2 V1 |
| Current at Pmax (Imp) | 1.65 A1 |
| Dimensions & weight | |
| Width | 600 mm1 |
| Height | 1,200 mm1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the peak power of the Caterpillar PVT117?
The peak power of the Caterpillar PVT117 is 117.5 Wp.1
What is the efficiency of the Caterpillar PVT117?
The efficiency of the Caterpillar PVT117 is 16.3 %.1
Which cell type does the Caterpillar PVT117 use?
The cell type of the Caterpillar PVT117 is thin film (CdTe).1
What is the temperature coefficient Pmax of the Caterpillar PVT117?
The temperature coefficient Pmax of the Caterpillar PVT117 is -0.388 %/°C.1
Sources
- CEC Solar Equipment List – PV modules — California Energy Commission · accessed 27 Sept 2026