What is the CS6.2-48TD-465?
- Peak power: 465 Wp (435–465 W range) at 23.3% module efficiency
- Fully black appearance: black cells, black rear glass and black anodised frame — blends into dark roofing
- 25-year product warranty: well beyond the 12–15 years typical in the market, plus a 30-year linear performance warranty
- Electrical: Vmp 45.4 V, Imp 10.25 A, Voc 53.5 V, Isc 10.89 A — notably lower current than comparable modules
- Size and strength: 1762 × 1134 × 30 mm, 24.6 kg, 4000 Pa wind / 6000 Pa load rating
The Canadian Solar TOPHiKu6 All-Black CS6.2-48TD is a 465 W N-type TOPCon module for projects where how the roof looks matters as much as what it produces. Cells, rear glass and frame are all black, so on dark roofing the array reads as a single clean surface rather than blue panels with silver edges visible from the street. The technical headline, though, is the 25-year product warranty — considerably longer than the 12–15 years most modules carry.
What separates an all-black module from a standard one, beyond colour?
The visible difference is straightforward: standard modules use silver frames and white backsheets, leaving a visible white grid between cells at a distance. This model uses black rear glass and a black anodised frame, so the panel reads as one surface. Homeowners who care about the building as a whole, and projects under architectural control, tend to specify it. A fair caveat: black modules absorb slightly more heat than white-backsheet equivalents, which in theory raises operating temperature and costs a little output via the temperature coefficient. In this case NMOT is specified at 42 ± 3°C, well within normal bounds, and the −0.29%/°C coefficient matches the rest of the family — so the practical difference is small against the aesthetic gain. There is also a genuine technical advantage: Imp of just 10.25 A, roughly 30% below comparable-wattage modules that run 13–15 A, which lowers cable losses and can allow smaller conductor sizing.
Highlights from the datasheet
- 25-year product warranty: far beyond the 12–15 year norm, reflecting confidence in the glass-glass construction
- Fully black module: black cells, rear glass and frame give a clean uniform roof appearance
- 23.3% efficiency: aesthetics do not come at the cost of performance — this is still a high-efficiency module
- Low 10.25 A operating current: around 30% below comparable modules, cutting cable losses and allowing smaller conductors
- 6000 Pa load and 4000 Pa wind rating: stronger than many standard modules, with useful monsoon margin
- Heat-strengthened dual glass: better long-term resistance to moisture and UV than polymer backsheets
- 1762 mm, 24.6 kg: lays out flexibly on house roofs and can be handled without a crane
Key specifications (CS6.2-48TD-465)
| Specification | Datasheet value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Max. Power (Pmax) at STC | 465 W (ช่วงรุ่นในเอกสาร 435–465 W) |
| Module Efficiency | 23.3 % |
| Cell Type | TOPCon cells (N-type) |
| Cell Arrangement | 144 เซลล์ [2 x (12 x 6)] |
| Opt. Operating Voltage / Current (Vmp / Imp) | 45.4 V / 10.25 A |
| Open Circuit Voltage / Short Circuit Current (Voc / Isc) | 53.5 V / 10.89 A |
| Temperature Coefficient (Pmax) | -0.29 % / °C |
| Temperature Coefficient (Voc / Isc) | -0.25 % / °C และ 0.045 % / °C |
| Nominal Module Operating Temperature | 42 ± 3 °C |
| Dimensions | 1762 × 1134 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 24.6 kg |
| Wind Load / Snow Load | ลม 4000 Pa / หิมะ 6000 Pa |
| Product Warranty / Linear Power Performance Warranty | 25 ปี / 30 ปี |
| First-year / Annual Power Degradation | ปีแรกไม่เกิน 1% ปีถัดไปไม่เกิน 0.4% ต่อปี |
| Front & Back Glass / Frame | กระจก heat strengthened 2.0 mm ทั้งสองด้าน (หน้าเคลือบกันสะท้อน) / กรอบอะลูมิเนียมอโนไดซ์สีดำ |
| Max. System Voltage / Max. Series Fuse Rating / Operating Temperature | 1500 V (IEC/UL) / 20 A / -40°C ~ +85°C |
Note: every figure above comes straight from the Canadian Solar Inc. (ธุรกิจโมดูลดำเนินการผ่านบริษัทลูก CSI Solar Co., Ltd. ซึ่งเป็นผู้ออก datasheet ทุกฉบับ) datasheet. Actual system design (strings per MPPT, cable sizing, breakers) must be calculated for each site.
Why this model suits Phuket
- Villas and high-end homes: Phuket has a large stock of premium villas where owners or architects do not want blue-and-silver panels on the roofline
- Rental villas: listing photography looks cleaner when the array does not contrast with the building
- Year-round humidity: glass-glass construction suits island conditions better than polymer backsheets over decades
- Andaman monsoon wind: the 6000 Pa load rating gives margin on exposed or near-coastal properties
Who it suits
- Pool villas and premium homes: where roof appearance affects property value and overall presentation
- Architect-led projects: developments with specifications governing external colours and materials
- Short-term rental villas: where building photography is a marketing asset
- Owners wanting the longest available warranty: 25 years on the product is at the top of the current market
- Systems benefiting from low current: long cable runs from roof to plant room, where losses and conductor sizing matter
Summary
The TOPHiKu6 All-Black CS6.2-48TD 465W is our recommendation where roof appearance matters as much as output. It keeps efficiency high at 23.3%, runs a low 10.25 A that reduces cable losses, and carries a 25-year product warranty well above market norm — a strong fit for pool villas, premium homes and architect-led projects.
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Download the datasheet (PDF) — full manufacturer specification sheet