{"product_id":"tcl-solar-c2-485w-total-black-back-contact-double-glass-solar-panel-hsm-be54-dd485","title":"TCL Solar C2 485W Total Black Back-Contact Double Glass Solar Panel – HSM-BE54-DD485","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCL Solar C2 485W Total Black Back-Contact Double Glass Solar Panel – HSM-BE54-DD485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TCL Solar C2 485W solar panel combines high-efficiency back-contact technology with an all-black finish, making it an excellent option for residential installations where performance and appearance are equally important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing TCL Solar’s advanced back-contact cell design, the C2 has no conventional metal busbars on the front surface, creating a clean, uninterrupted appearance while maximising the active cell area. With a module efficiency of up to 23.8%, it delivers strong power output from a compact panel footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts double-glass construction is designed to provide durability for long-term operation, while the low temperature coefficient helps maintain performance as module temperatures increase. MCS approval makes this panel suitable for relevant UK solar PV installations, subject to project requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Solar Hub, we recommend the TCL Solar C2 for installers looking for a premium all-black module with advanced cell technology and a clean roofline finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e485W rated output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – High power output for residential and commercial solar PV systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.8% module efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Makes effective use of available roof space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack-contact technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Front surface without conventional metal busbars for a clean, all-black appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ideal for installations where aesthetics are a priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-glass construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed for durability and long-term performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow temperature coefficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Rated at -0.26%\/°C, helping reduce power losses as panel temperature rises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMCS approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Suitable for applicable UK installation requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh power density\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The gapless front design increases active cell surface compared with conventional front-contact layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCL Solar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHSM-BE54-DD485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e485W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCell Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Contact Shingle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModule Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Power Voltage (Vmpp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33.64V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Power Current (Impp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.42A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Circuit Voltage (Voc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40.45V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort Circuit Current (Isc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.18A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Coefficient of Pmax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-0.26%\/°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1800 × 1134 × 30mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.7kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMCS approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanels per Pallet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar Hub Comment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TCL Solar C2 is worth considering for projects where a premium all-black finish is required without compromising on output. Its back-contact design removes conventional front-facing busbars, giving the module a more uniform appearance than many traditional solar panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor installers, the 485W rating and 23.8% efficiency provide a strong combination of power density and roof aesthetics. Always check the panel’s electrical characteristics against the inverter or optimiser specifications before finalising the string design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy from Solar Hub?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK stock and nationwide delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetitive trade pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade and credit accounts available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree solar system design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical support for installers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply of solar panels, inverters, batteries and mounting systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder your TCL Solar C2 485W panels from Solar Hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a high-performance, all-black solar solution backed by installer-focused support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9278\/5493\/files\/tcl_C2_HSM-BE54-HD_485-505_EN_2026-05V.pdf?v=1791805487\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TCL Solar 505W\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCL Solar C2 485W Total Black Back-Contact Double Glass Solar Panel – HSM-BE54-DD485 Data Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9278\/5493\/files\/Installation_Instruction_For_Photovoltaic_Module.HSPV-E-2.pdf?v=1791805518\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TCL Solar 505W installation manual\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCL Solar C2 485W Total Black Back-Contact Double Glass Solar Panel – HSM-BE54-DD485 Installation Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solar Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55309765804373,"sku":"SRHTCL-505W-AB-NTYPE","price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9278\/5493\/files\/myenergi-56.png?v=1791806067","url":"https:\/\/www.solar-hub.co.uk\/products\/tcl-solar-c2-485w-total-black-back-contact-double-glass-solar-panel-hsm-be54-dd485","provider":"Solar Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}