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Advance Power API-M245 vs Canadian Solar CS6P-245M

Peak power: Advance Power API-M245 245 Wp, Canadian Solar CS6P-245M 245 Wp. The Canadian Solar CS6P-245M is better on 4 of 5 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Advance Power API-M245
  • Canadian Solar CS6P-245M

Biggest differences

FactAPI-M245CS6P-245M
Temperature coefficient Pmax-0.48 %/°C-0.44 %/°C
Efficiency15 %15.8 %
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT)46 °C44.3 °C
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications Advance PowerAPI-M245 Canadian SolarCS6P-245M
General
Cell type Monocrystalline 1 Monocrystalline 1
Performance
Peak power 245 Wp 1 245 Wp 1
PTC power rating 219 W 1 223.3 W ✓ 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 15 % 1 15.8 % ✓ 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax -0.48 %/°C 1 -0.44 %/°C ✓ 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 46 °C 1 44.3 °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