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Find replacement for Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 480

480 W TOPCon solar panel with 192 cells. Voc 36.83 V · Isc 15.98 A · TcVoc -0.24%/°C.

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Panel not in the catalogue?

12 of the 4,444 panels in the catalogue can replace Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 480. Before you buy, check your pick in the string calculator with your inverter.

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Good match

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

Match 83–92 % · 8 models

  • JinkoSolar JKM480N-48QL6-DB — Open the panel page
    480 WTOPCon
    92 %
  • JinkoSolar JKM480N-48QL6-DV — Open the panel page
    480 WTOPCon
    92 %
  • JinkoSolar JKM485N-48QL6-DV — Open the panel page
    485 WTOPCon
    92 %
  • JinkoSolar JKM485N-48QL6-DB — Open the panel page
    485 WTOPCon
    91 %
  • Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 475 — Open the panel page
    475 WTOPConsame series
    89 %

Acceptable

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

Match 65–72 % · 4 models

  • JinkoSolar JKM470N-48QL6-DB — Open the panel page
    470 WTOPCon
    72 %
  • JinkoSolar JKM470N-48QL6-DV — Open the panel page
    470 WTOPCon
    71 %
  • JinkoSolar JKM465N-48QL6-DB — Open the panel page
    465 WTOPCon
    66 %
  • JinkoSolar JKM465N-48QL6-DV — Open the panel page
    465 WTOPCon
    65 %

String Compatibility Calculator

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Panel Matcher

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Find an inverter that fits your panel array with the right MPPT range and DC/AC ratio.

How the Algorithm Works

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Original Panel Specs

Voc

36.83 V

Vmpp

31.17 V

Isc

15.98 A

Impp

15.4 A

TcVoc

-0.24 %/°C

TcPmax

-0.26 %/°C

Pmax

480 W

Cells

192

Length

1762 mm

Width

1134 mm

Thickness

30 mm

Weight

24 kg

The Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 480 is a 480 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
S4 Quartercut Premium DE 475475 W36.58 V15.93 A
S4 Quartercut Premium DE 485485 W37.08 V16.03 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What specs must match when replacing the Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 480?

The most critical specs to match are: cell count (must be exactly 192), Voc close to 36.83 V (within ±5%), and temperature coefficient TcVoc close to -0.24%/°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 Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 480?

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 Solar Fabrik S4 Quartercut Premium DE 480.