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Find replacement for Waaree Energies WSMD-525

525 W PERC solar panel with 144 cells. Voc 49.16 V · Isc 13.63 A · TcVoc -0.27%/°C.

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57 panels found · 4282 panels excluded

Yingli Solar YL530D-49e 1/2

530 W

PERC
96Exact match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.22 V0.1%
Vmpp41.29 V41.4 V0.3%
Isc13.63 A13.69 A0.4%
Impp12.73 A12.81 A0.6%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
Waaree Energies WSMD-530

530 W

PERC
93Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.31 V0.3%
Vmpp41.29 V41.45 V0.4%
Isc13.63 A13.69 A0.4%
Impp12.73 A12.8 A0.5%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
Perlight Solar PLM-530H8M-144

530 W

PERC
93Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.16 V0.0%
Vmpp41.29 V41.31 V0.0%
Isc13.63 A13.72 A0.7%
Impp12.73 A12.83 A0.8%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.28 %/°C±0.010 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
Waaree Energies WSMD-520

520 W

PERC
93Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.01 V0.3%
Vmpp41.29 V41.14 V0.4%
Isc13.63 A13.55 A0.6%
Impp12.73 A12.65 A0.6%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
Yingli Solar YL535D-49e 1/2

535 W

PERC
89Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.37 V0.4%
Vmpp41.29 V41.55 V0.6%
Isc13.63 A13.76 A1.0%
Impp12.73 A12.88 A1.2%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
Waaree Energies WSMD-515

515 W

PERC
86Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V48.86 V0.6%
Vmpp41.29 V40.99 V0.7%
Isc13.63 A13.49 A1.0%
Impp12.73 A12.57 A1.3%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
Waaree Energies WSMD-535

535 W

PERC
86Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.46 V0.6%
Vmpp41.29 V41.6 V0.8%
Isc13.63 A13.76 A1.0%
Impp12.73 A12.88 A1.2%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
LONGi LR5-72HPH-535M

535 W

PERC
85Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.35 V0.4%
Vmpp41.29 V41.5 V0.5%
Isc13.63 A13.78 A1.1%
Impp12.73 A12.9 A1.3%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.265 %/°C±0.005 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.34 %/°C±0.010 %/°C
Perlight Solar PLM-535H8M-144

535 W

PERC
85Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.36 V0.4%
Vmpp41.29 V41.51 V0.5%
Isc13.63 A13.77 A1.0%
Impp12.73 A12.89 A1.3%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.28 %/°C±0.010 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
München Solar MSMD535M10-72

535 W

PERC
84Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.2 V0.1%
Vmpp41.29 V41 V0.7%
Isc13.63 A13.81 A1.3%
Impp12.73 A13.05 A2.5%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.26 %/°C±0.010 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.36 %/°C±0.010 %/°C
Ulica Solar UL-530M-144HVB

530 W

TOPCon
83Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.5 V0.7%
Vmpp41.29 V41.5 V0.5%
Isc13.63 A13.47 A1.2%
Impp12.73 A12.77 A0.3%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.268 %/°C±0.002 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.34 %/°C±0.010 %/°C
Yingli Solar YL540D-49e 1/2

540 W

PERC
82Good match
ParameterOriginalReplacementDeviation
Voc49.16 V49.52 V0.7%
Vmpp41.29 V41.7 V1.0%
Isc13.63 A13.83 A1.5%
Impp12.73 A12.95 A1.7%
TcVoc-0.27 %/°C-0.27 %/°C±0.000 %/°C
TcPmax-0.35 %/°C-0.35 %/°C±0.000 %/°C

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Original Panel Specs

Voc

49.16 V

Vmpp

41.29 V

Isc

13.63 A

Impp

12.73 A

TcVoc

-0.27 %/°C

TcPmax

-0.35 %/°C

Pmax

525 W

Cells

144

Length

2278 mm

Width

1134 mm

Thickness

35 mm

Weight

28 kg

The Waaree Energies WSMD-525 is a 525 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
WSMD-515515 W48.86 V13.49 A
WSMD-520520 W49.01 V13.55 A
WSMD-530530 W49.31 V13.69 A
WSMD-535535 W49.46 V13.76 A
WSMD-540540 W49.61 V13.83 A
WSMD-545545 W49.76 V13.9 A

Frequently Asked Questions

What specs must match when replacing the Waaree Energies WSMD-525?

The most critical specs to match are: cell count (must be exactly 144), Voc close to 49.16 V (within ±5%), and temperature coefficient TcVoc close to -0.27%/°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 Waaree Energies WSMD-525?

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 Waaree Energies WSMD-525.