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Find replacement for München Solar MSMD505M12-60

505 W PERC solar panel with 150 cells. Voc 51.9 V · Isc 12.35 A · TcVoc -0.25%/°C.

Select the panel you want to replace

Panel not in the catalogue?

17 of the 4,444 panels in the catalogue can replace München Solar MSMD505M12-60. 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 100 % · 1 model

  • Trina Solar TSM-505-DE18M.08(II) — Open the panel page
    505 WPERC
    100 %

Good match

Small differences within tolerance — safe once verified in the calculator with your inverter.

Match 80–92 % · 8 models

  • München Solar MSMD500M12-60 — Open the panel page
    500 WPERCsame series
    92 %
  • München Solar MSMD510M12-60 — Open the panel page
    510 WPERCsame series
    92 %
  • Trina Solar TSM-500-DE18M.08(II) — Open the panel page
    500 WPERC
    92 %
  • Trina Solar TSM-510-DE18M.08(II) — Open the panel page
    510 WPERC
    92 %
  • München Solar MSMD495M12-60 — Open the panel page
    495 WPERCsame series
    83 %

Acceptable

Noticeable differences — the string voltage and current need a careful check.

Match 64–75 % · 8 models

  • München Solar MSMD490M12-60 — Open the panel page
    490 WPERCsame series
    75 %
  • Risen RSM150-8-500M — Open the panel page
    500 WPERC
    75 %
  • Trina Solar TSM-490-DE18M.08(II) — Open the panel page
    490 WPERC
    75 %
  • Risen RSM150-8-495M — Open the panel page
    495 WPERC
    70 %
  • Risen RSM150-8-490M — Open the panel page
    490 WPERC
    68 %

String Compatibility Calculator

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Original Panel Specs

Voc

51.9 V

Vmpp

43 V

Isc

12.35 A

Impp

11.75 A

TcVoc

-0.25 %/°C

TcPmax

-0.34 %/°C

Pmax

505 W

Cells

150

Length

2185 mm

Width

1098 mm

Thickness

35 mm

Weight

26.5 kg

The München Solar MSMD505M12-60 is a 505 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
MSMD485M12-60485 W51.1 V12.07 A
MSMD490M12-60490 W51.3 V12.14 A
MSMD495M12-60495 W51.5 V12.21 A
MSMD500M12-60500 W51.7 V12.28 A
MSMD510M12-60510 W52.1 V12.42 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What specs must match when replacing the München Solar MSMD505M12-60?

The most critical specs to match are: cell count (must be exactly 150), Voc close to 51.9 V (within ±5%), and temperature coefficient TcVoc close to -0.25%/°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 München Solar MSMD505M12-60?

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 München Solar MSMD505M12-60.