Canadian Solar 550W HiKu6 Mono PERC Panel — CS6W-550MS
Canadian Solar is the world’s second-largest solar manufacturer by shipment volume and consistently holds a tier-1 Bloomberg NEF ranking. The HiKu6 550W Mono PERC panel is their workhorse residential and commercial module — trusted by installers on every continent.
Key Specifications
- Peak Power (Pmax): 550W (STC)
- Cell Type: Mono PERC (144 half-cut cells)
- Efficiency: 20.9%
- Voc: 49.8V
- Isc: 13.95A
- Temperature Coefficient (Pmax): -0.34%/°C
- Frame: Anodised aluminium
- Connector: MC4 compatible
- Dimensions: 2256 × 1133 × 35mm
- Weight: 28.1kg
- Certifications: IEC 61215, IEC 61730, MCS, CE
Trusted by SA Installers
Half-cut cell technology reduces resistive losses and improves performance under partial shading — a real advantage on South African homes where trees, chimneys, or satellite dishes may cast partial shadows on your array. Canadian Solar’s 25-year linear power warranty gives you confidence in long-term yield.
Warranty: 12 years product warranty, 25-year linear power warranty (84.95% at year 25)
Complete Your Solar Setup
The Canadian Solar 550W HiKu6 mono PERC panel delivers excellent power output for residential and commercial installations. Combine your Canadian Solar 550W HiKu6 mono PERC panel with a hybrid inverter and battery storage for a complete system. Browse our complete solar kits for a ready-to-install solution.





Ntokozo Xulu –
The Canadian Solar 550W HiKu6 Mono PERC Solar Panel CS6W-550MS panels are outputting exactly as rated even on slightly overcast days. Generation starts early in the morning and our batteries are usually full by 11am in summer. Excellent build quality and delivered to us well packaged.
Sandile Khumalo –
The Canadian Solar 550W HiKu6 Mono PERC Solar Panel CS6W-550MS panels handle our Highveld hail and heat without any issues. Generation has been reliable and consistent. We went from dreading load shedding to barely noticing it. PowerVault delivered on time and the pallets were very well protected.