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Find replacement for Maxeon SPR-MAX7-470

470 W IBC solar panel with 120 cells. Voc 44.44 V · Isc 13.18 A · TcVoc -0.236%/°C.

Select the panel you want to replace

Panel not in the catalogue?

22 of the 4,444 panels in the catalogue can replace Maxeon SPR-MAX7-470. Before you buy, check your pick in the string calculator with your inverter.

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Exact match

Near-identical electrics — a drop-in swap for the same string.

Match 97 % · 2 models

  • Maxeon SPR-MAX7-465 — Open the panel page
    465 WIBCsame series
    97 %
  • Maxeon SPR-MAX7-475 — Open the panel page
    475 WIBCsame series
    97 %

Marginal

Large differences — a real risk of a mismatched string; prefer a closer panel.

Match 1–57 % · 20 models

  • Perlight Solar PLM-490H8NB-120 — Open the panel page
    490 WTOPCon
    57 %
  • Perlight Solar PLM-485H8NB-120 — Open the panel page
    485 WTOPCon
    51 %
  • Perlight Solar PLM-480H8NB-120 — Open the panel page
    480 WTOPCon
    46 %
  • Perlight Solar PLM-490DH8N-120 Greenhouse — Open the panel page
    490 WTOPCon
    43 %
  • Perlight Solar PLM-475H8NB-120 — Open the panel page
    475 WTOPCon
    41 %

String Compatibility Calculator

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Panel Matcher

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Original Panel Specs

Voc

44.44 V

Vmpp

37.9 V

Isc

13.18 A

Impp

12.4 A

TcVoc

-0.236 %/°C

TcPmax

-0.27 %/°C

Pmax

470 W

Cells

120

Length

1913 mm

Width

1035 mm

Thickness

35 mm

Weight

21.1 kg

The Maxeon SPR-MAX7-470 is a 470 W solar panel. Finding a compatible replacement requires matching the original electrical characteristics — particularly Voc, Vmpp, Isc, and temperature coefficients — to ensure safe operation within the same string.

Use the form above to find panels that match these specifications. Then verify the replacement in the String Compatibility Calculator with your inverter.

Other models in this series

ModelPowerVocIsc
SPR-MAX7-465465 W44.41 V13.16 A
SPR-MAX7-475475 W44.47 V13.2 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What specs must match when replacing the Maxeon SPR-MAX7-470?

The most critical specs to match are: cell count (must be exactly 120), Voc close to 44.44 V (within ±5%), and temperature coefficient TcVoc close to -0.236%/°C. If Voc differs significantly, the string voltage at extreme temperatures may shift outside the inverter's MPPT range. The replacement finder above pre-screens all candidates by these criteria.

Can I use a higher wattage replacement for the Maxeon SPR-MAX7-470?

A higher wattage panel usually has a higher Vmpp or Isc, which can affect string voltage and current. Small increases (up to 10–15%) are typically safe if the other electrical specs align. The replacement finder shows a compatibility score — 'Exact match' means the specs align closely. Always verify the replacement in the String Compatibility Calculator with your inverter before installation.

What happens if the replacement panel has different voltage specs?

If the replacement has a significantly different Voc or Vmpp, the string voltage may shift outside the inverter's MPPT range, reducing energy production or causing faults. This effect is amplified at temperature extremes: at low temperatures, voltage rises by the TcVoc coefficient. The replacement finder automatically accounts for this — it scores candidates by how closely the electrical specs match the original Maxeon SPR-MAX7-470.