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Advance Power API-M235 vs Canadian Solar CS6P-235MX

Peak power: Advance Power API-M235 235 Wp, Canadian Solar CS6P-235MX 235 Wp. The Advance Power API-M235 is better on 2 of 5 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Advance Power API-M235
  • Canadian Solar CS6P-235MX

Biggest differences

FactAPI-M235CS6P-235MX
Efficiency14.3 %15.2 %
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT)46 °C48.3 °C
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications Advance PowerAPI-M235 Canadian SolarCS6P-235MX
General
Cell type Monocrystalline 1 Monocrystalline 1
Performance
Peak power 235 Wp 1 235 Wp 1
PTC power rating 209.8 W ✓ 1 207.5 W 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 14.3 % 1 15.2 % ✓ 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax -0.48 %/°C 1 -0.48 %/°C 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 46 °C ✓ 1 48.3 °C 1
Dimensions & weight
Width 995 mm 1 959 mm 1
Height 1,646 mm 1 1,615 mm 1

Sources

  1. CEC Solar Equipment List – PV modules — California Energy Commission · accessed 27 Sept 2026