Vertical: Green-tech export (CN→IL) · Use-case: Utility-mount ground-mount 720W PV plant · Equipment family: 720W bifacial monocrystalline (reference: Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1, LONGi Hi-MO 9, LONGi Hi-MO X6, Trina Vertex N) · Location: Israel, Negev-class irradiation · Horizon: 25 years · Discount rate: 8.00% · Evidence-date: 2026-09-22 · Limitation: indicative B2B TCO only; final figures depend on site-specific irradiation, BoS quote and Israeli customs duty at the time of RFQ.
Verdict (1 MWp ground-mount, 720W bifacial mono, CN→IL, 25-year horizon, 8.00% discount rate): NPV = −USD 973,695.84 · IRR = 2.43% · simple payback = 18.51 years · discounted payback = not reached within 25 years · LCOE = USD 0.1293/kWh. On the bounded input set the project is NOT economically attractive on a pure cash-NPV basis; economics depend on higher self-consumed value, a lower landed cost, or a residual-value uplift at year 25.
| Decision input | Value |
|---|---|
| Equipment family | 720W bifacial monocrystalline N-type TOPCon / HPBC utility-mount PV module (reference: Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1, LONGi Hi-MO 9, LONGi Hi-MO X6, Trina Vertex N) |
| Location | Israel, ground-mount, Negev-class irradiation (~1,900 kWh/kWp/yr year-1) |
| Horizon | 25 years |
| Discount rate | 8.00% |
| NPV (USD) | −973,695.84 |
| IRR | 2.43% |
| Simple payback | 18.51 years |
| Discounted payback | — (not reached within horizon) |
| LCOE | USD 0.1293/kWh |
| Verdict | NOT attractive on bounded defaults; lift via higher self-consumed value, lower landed cost, or residual-value uplift at year 25 |
| Evidence-date | 2026-09-22 |
| Limitation | All duty / VAT / freight / irradiation / yield inputs are model assumptions to be confirmed at RFQ; this is an indicative TCO, not a quote. |
The 720W utility-mount monocrystalline bifacial PV module is the workhorse of large-scale ground-mount projects in MENA, including Israel. Reference public Tier-1 model families used as the spec anchor: Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 (datasheet code JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1, N-type TOPCon), LONGi Hi-MO 9 (HPBC 2.0 back-contact, up to 670 W), LONGi Hi-MO X6 (HPBC/HPBC+), Trina Solar Vertex N 720W. All limits below (torque, Voc, Isc, max system voltage, mechanical loads) must be re-verified against the binding OEM datasheet, OEM installation manual revision, and warranty letter at the time of RFQ.
| Parameter | Reference value | Unit | Source (public) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Power (Pmax), STC | 650 – 670 (JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1) · up to 670 (Hi-MO 9) | W | Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 datasheet PDF (JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1) · LONGi Hi-MO 9 product page |
| Module efficiency | 24.06 – 24.80 (Tiger Neo 3.0) · up to 24.8 (Hi-MO 9) | % | Same as above |
| Voc (open-circuit voltage, 670 W) | 50.98 (Tiger Neo 3.0) | V | Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 datasheet PDF |
| Isc (short-circuit current, 670 W) | 16.22 (Tiger Neo 3.0) | A | Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 datasheet PDF |
| Cell technology | N-type TOPCon (Tiger Neo 3.0) / HPBC 2.0 back-contact (Hi-MO 9) / HPBC, HPBC+ (Hi-MO X6) | — | OEM public product pages above |
| Bifaciality | up to 80 (Hi-MO 9) · Tiger Neo 3.0 BNPI to 746 W | % / W | OEM public product pages above |
| Max system voltage | 1500 | V DC | OEM public datasheets above |
| Temperature coefficient (Pmax) | −0.29 (Hi-MO 9 typical) · −0.26 (Tiger Neo 3.0) | %/°C | OEM public datasheets above |
| Product / Power warranty | 12 / 30 (Tiger Neo 3.0) · 12 / 30 (Hi-MO 9) | years | OEM public product pages above |
| Linear power degradation | 1% year-1 + 0.35%/yr from year 2 (Tiger Neo 3.0) | %/yr | Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 datasheet PDF |
| Mechanical loads (Hi-MO 9 family) | 5400 Pa snow / 2400 Pa wind (family-typical) | Pa | OEM public datasheets above |
Claim-row — module profile:
[Claim | 720W bifacial mono N-type, 1500 V DC, ~22–24.8% efficiency, 12/30-year warranty, linear degradation bounded to ≤ 0.55%/yr from year 2 | Src: Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 datasheet PDF (JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1); LONGi Hi-MO 9 product page; LONGi Hi-MO X6 product page | URL: https://jinkosolarcdn.shwebspace.com/uploads/Tiger%20Neo%203.0%20Flyer.pdf · https://www.longi.com/en/products/modules/hi-mo-9/ · https://www.longi.com/en/products/modules-series/hi-mo-x6/ | accessed 2026-09-22]
For utility-mount PV plants connected to the Israeli grid, modules must satisfy international design and safety standards. The specific certificate number, issuing body and revision must be confirmed against the OEM certificate file at the time of RFQ. Local approval (Standards Institution of Israel / SII) and Israel Electric Corporation pre-approval may also apply.
| Standard / Certificate | Scope | Issuer | Reference URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 61215-1:2021 ed2 | Terrestrial PV modules — Design qualification and type approval — Part 1: Test requirements (c-Si + thin-film flat-plate; TC 82) | IEC (ILAC-MRA accredited CB: TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD / Bureau Veritas / Intertek) | IEC 61215-1:2021 ed2 publication page |
| IEC 61730-1:2016 ed2 | PV module safety qualification — Part 1: Requirements for construction (TC 82) | IEC (ILAC-MRA accredited CB) | IEC 61730-1:2016 ed2 publication page |
| UL 61730-1 | North America PV module safety dual-mark (Part 1) | UL LLC | UL 61730-1 standard page |
| IEC 62109-1:2010 | Safety of power converters for use in PV power systems — Part 1: General requirements (inverters; TC 82) | IEC (ILAC-MRA accredited CB) | IEC 62109-1:2010 publication page |
| IEC 62109-2:2011 | Safety of power converters for use in PV power systems — Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters (TC 82) | IEC (ILAC-MRA accredited CB) | IEC 62109-2:2011 publication page |
| IEC 62446-1:2016 | PV systems — Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance — Part 1: Grid-connected systems (TC 82) | IEC (ILAC-MRA accredited CB) | IEC 62446-1:2016 publication page |
| Local SII approval / Israeli utility pre-approval | Grid-connection compliance | Standards Institution of Israel (SII) / Israel Electric Corporation | Lookup at RFQ via SII; confirmed at RFQ. |
Claim-row — compliance:
[Claim | 720W bifacial mono modules for grid-connected export are tested to IEC 61215-1:2021 ed2 and IEC 61730-1:2016 ed2; inverter BoS tested to IEC 62109-1:2010 and IEC 62109-2:2011; commissioning per IEC 62446-1:2016 | Src: International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC Webstore | URL: https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/61345 · https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/25674 · https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6470 · https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/6471 · https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/24057 | accessed 2026-09-22]
For a Chinese-sourced ground-mount utility PV plant in Israel, BoS accounts for 30–50% of total CapEx. Reference inverter families used as the spec anchor: Sungrow SG3125HV / SG250HX (utility-scale 1500 V DC, central or string), Huawei SUN2000-330KTL-H1 (1500 V DC, 8-MPPT, 330 kW string), and SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 (commercial/utility free-standing, 6 independent MPP trackers, 150–1000 V operating range). For driven-pile ground-mount racking, the reference family is the K2 Systems N-Rack system. All BoS unit prices are ILLUSTRATIVE — NOT A QUOTE and must be re-quoted at RFQ.
| BoS line | Spec / Origin | Indicative unit | Indicative range (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot-dip galvanized ground-mount racking (driven-pile) | Galvanized steel, ≥85 µm Zn, 30-year design life — K2 Systems N-Rack ground-mount system (driven-pile) + S-Rack rail | USD/Wp | 0.04 – 0.07 |
| Pile driver / hydraulic ram rental | For rammed/post-pile foundations | USD/site (fixed) | 3,000 – 8,000 |
| String combiner boxes (DC) | 1500 V DC, IP65, with DC disconnect & SPD | USD/pc | 450 – 900 |
| DC cable (PV1-F 1×6 mm²) | EN 50618 / TÜV certified, dual-insulation | USD/m | 1.20 – 2.10 |
| AC medium-voltage cable & transformer skid | 10/0.4 kV or 22/0.8 kV, oil-immersed distribution transformer | USD/site | 25,000 – 90,000 |
| Central / string inverters | 1500 V DC, 3-phase utility-grade — Sungrow SG3125HV / SG250HX or Huawei SUN2000-330KTL-H1 (330 kW, 1500 V DC, 8-MPPT); SMA Sunny Tripower CORE1 (33-US / 50-US / 62-US) as commercial/utility free-standing option | USD/Wp | 0.04 – 0.08 |
| SCADA / monitoring system | Modbus TCP, weather station, string-level monitoring optional | USD/site | 5,000 – 18,000 |
| DC & AC surge protection (SPD Type I+II) | Per IEC 61643-31 | USD/site | 1,200 – 3,500 |
| Earthing, lightning & equipotential bonding | Cu-bonded earth ring + air-termination | USD/site | 2,000 – 6,000 |
| Civil works, fencing, access road, drainage | Per local geotech report | USD/site | 8,000 – 30,000 |
| EPC margin, engineering, commissioning | Per scope; commissioning per IEC 62446-1:2016 | USD/Wp | 0.05 – 0.12 |
Claim-row — BoS ranges:
[Claim | Utility-mount ground-mount EPC + inverter BoS typically lands between USD 0.30 – 0.55 / Wp excluding modules | Src: NREL U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmarks (NREL/TP); K2 Systems N-Rack product family cited as racking reference | URL: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy24osti/91775.pdf · https://k2-systems.com/en/product-solutions/k2-n-rack-system/ | accessed 2026-09-22]
The landed CapEx per watt-peak combines ex-works module price, inland China freight, sea freight, insurance, Israel customs duty, Purchase Tax / VAT, port handling, customs broker, inland Israel trucking, and BoS. All duty / VAT rates must be confirmed against the Israel Tax Authority official customs tariff portal at the time of RFQ. Wood packaging must comply with the IPPC ISPM 15 standard.
| # | Cost line | Unit | Indicative value | Source / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Module ex-works (FOB Ningbo / Shanghai) | USD/Wp | 0.085 – 0.115 | OEM public price list — RFQ-confirmed |
| 2 | Inland China trucking to port | USD/Wp | 0.003 – 0.006 | Logistics quote at RFQ |
| 3 | Sea freight Ningbo → Haifa (40'HC ≈ 620 pcs × 720 W) | USD/40'HC | 2,800 – 4,800 | Freight quote at RFQ (peak / off-peak spread) |
| 4 | Marine cargo insurance | % of CIF | 0.3 – 0.5 % | Standard marine cargo policy |
| 5 | Israel customs duty — PV cells/modules | — | Lookup at RFQ | Israel Tax Authority → Customs Tariff portal · HS heading 8541 national line confirmed at RFQ |
| 6 | Purchase Tax / VAT on import (Ma'am) | — | Lookup at RFQ | Israel Tax Authority → VAT portal |
| 7 | Port handling (THC), ISPS, BAF | USD/40'HC | 450 – 750 | Haifa / Ashdod port tariff |
| 8 | Customs broker + clearance + SII paperwork | USD/shipment | 300 – 800 | Per broker quote |
| 9 | Inland Israel trucking port → site | USD/truck | 600 – 1,400 | Distance-dependent |
| 10 | BoS (racking, inverter, MV, civil, EPC) — see §3 | USD/Wp | 0.30 – 0.55 | NREL benchmark range |
| 11 | Development, permitting, financing cost | % of total | 2 – 5 % | Project-specific |
| HS heading | 8541 — Photovoltaic cells & modules (Israeli national subheading confirmed at RFQ via the Israel Tax Authority portal) |
| Program | General customs duty + Purchase Tax (Ma'am) on imports + any applicable free-trade preference |
| As-of | 2026-09-22 |
| SoT | Confirmed at RFQ against the Israel Tax Authority official customs tariff portal. Cross-checked against the EU TARIC consultation (HS heading 8541) and USITC HTS search (HS heading 8541). |
Tradvolt does not hardcode Israeli customs duty or VAT rates on this page; both are confirmed at RFQ against the official Israel Tax Authority portal.
Claim-row — freight benchmarks:
[Claim | A standard 40' high-cube container accommodates ≈ 620 pcs of 720W bifacial modules with proper crating and tilt-stack | Src: IPPC ISPM standards list (incl. ISPM 15 wood packaging) + ICC Incoterms 2020 (FOB/CIF term definitions) | URL: https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/standards-setting/ispms/ · https://iccwbo.org/business-solutions/incoterms-rules/incoterms-2020/ | accessed 2026-09-22]
The table below is the verbatim output of the Tradvolt scenario TCO model for the bounded input set in §6. All financial figures on this page come from this table and the year-by-year cash-flow table in §7.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Horizon (years) | 25 |
| Discount rate | 8.00 % |
| Total undiscounted cost (USD) | 2,798,424.20 |
| Total discounted cost / PV of costs (USD) | 2,508,467.44 |
| Total undiscounted benefit (USD) | 3,587,240.85 |
| Total discounted benefit (USD) | 1,534,771.60 |
| NPV (USD) | -973,695.84 |
| IRR | 0.0243 |
| Simple payback (year) | 18.51 |
| Discounted payback (year) | — |
| LCOE (USD/kWh) | 0.1293 |
The Tradvolt scenario TCO model uses a single bounded input set for the figures shown on this page. The four explicit model-default inputs are listed below. They are not sourced facts; they are Tradvolt TCO-model assumptions and must be re-confirmed at RFQ.
| Input key | Default value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| residual_value.amount | 0 | USD | Asset salvage / decommissioning value at year 25 — bounded to zero (no residual uplift booked). |
| asset.pv.tariff_escalation_pct | 0.5 | %/yr | Self-consumed value (or export tariff) annual escalation, applied to all benefits. |
| asset.pv.self_consumption_pct | 60 | % | Share of annual generation valued at the full self-consumed tariff; the residual 40% is valued at the export tariff per kWh below. |
| asset.pv.export_tariff_per_kwh | 0.04 | USD/kWh | Value applied to the non-self-consumed share of generation. |
asset.pv.tariff_escalation_pct. Self-consumption share fixed at 60% per the default above; 40% of generation valued at asset.pv.export_tariff_per_kwh. CapEx paid in year 0; residual value zero at year 25. Horizon = 25 years; discount rate = 8.00%. All financial figures in §5 and §7 are the computed model output for these inputs.| Year | Cost (USD) | Benefit (USD) | Net (USD) | Discount factor | Discounted net (USD) | Energy (kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2,320,000.00 | 0.0000 | -2,320,000.00 | 1.00 | -2,320,000.00 | 0.0000 |
| 1 | 14,000.00 | 144,400.00 | 130,400.00 | 0.9259 | 120,740.74 | 1,900,000.00 |
| 2 | 14,280.00 | 144,323.83 | 130,043.83 | 0.8573 | 111,491.62 | 1,889,550.00 |
| 3 | 14,565.60 | 144,247.70 | 129,682.10 | 0.7938 | 102,945.83 | 1,879,157.48 |
| 4 | 14,856.91 | 144,171.61 | 129,314.70 | 0.7350 | 95,050.16 | 1,868,822.11 |
| 5 | 15,154.05 | 144,095.56 | 128,941.51 | 0.6806 | 87,755.42 | 1,858,543.59 |
| 6 | 15,457.13 | 144,019.55 | 128,562.42 | 0.6302 | 81,016.13 | 1,848,321.60 |
| 7 | 15,766.27 | 143,943.58 | 128,177.30 | 0.5835 | 74,790.22 | 1,838,155.83 |
| 8 | 16,081.60 | 143,867.65 | 127,786.05 | 0.5403 | 69,038.82 | 1,828,045.97 |
| 9 | 16,403.23 | 143,791.76 | 127,388.52 | 0.5002 | 63,725.98 | 1,817,991.72 |
| 10 | 16,731.30 | 143,715.91 | 126,984.61 | 0.4632 | 58,818.44 | 1,807,992.76 |
| 11 | 17,065.92 | 143,640.10 | 126,574.17 | 0.4289 | 54,285.49 | 1,798,048.80 |
| 12 | 17,407.24 | 143,564.33 | 126,157.09 | 0.3971 | 50,098.71 | 1,788,159.54 |
| 13 | 47,755.39 | 143,488.60 | 95,733.21 | 0.3677 | 35,200.90 | 1,778,324.66 |
| 14 | 18,110.49 | 143,412.91 | 125,302.41 | 0.3405 | 42,660.59 | 1,768,543.87 |
| 15 | 18,472.70 | 143,337.25 | 124,864.55 | 0.3152 | 39,362.51 | 1,758,816.88 |
| 16 | 18,842.16 | 143,261.64 | 124,419.49 | 0.2919 | 36,316.86 | 1,749,143.39 |
| 17 | 19,219.00 | 143,186.07 | 123,967.07 | 0.2703 | 33,504.45 | 1,739,523.10 |
| 18 | 19,603.38 | 143,110.54 | 123,507.16 | 0.2502 | 30,907.55 | 1,729,955.72 |
| 19 | 19,995.45 | 143,035.05 | 123,039.60 | 0.2317 | 28,509.76 | 1,720,440.97 |
| 20 | 20,395.36 | 142,959.60 | 122,564.24 | 0.2145 | 26,295.94 | 1,710,978.54 |
| 21 | 20,803.26 | 142,884.19 | 122,080.93 | 0.1987 | 24,252.08 | 1,701,568.16 |
| 22 | 21,219.33 | 142,808.82 | 121,589.49 | 0.1839 | 22,365.23 | 1,692,209.53 |
| 23 | 21,643.72 | 142,733.49 | 121,089.77 | 0.1703 | 20,623.44 | 1,682,902.38 |
| 24 | 22,076.59 | 142,658.20 | 120,581.61 | 0.1577 | 19,015.64 | 1,673,646.42 |
| 25 | 22,518.12 | 142,582.94 | 120,064.82 | 0.1460 | 17,531.61 | 1,664,441.36 |
| OpEx line | Unit | Year-1 indicative | 25-year cumulative (with escalation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive O&M (module cleaning, thermography, tightening) | USD/kWp/yr | 4 – 8 | ≈ 1.6× – 2.0× of Year-1 nominal with 2% escalation |
| Inverter replacement (string/central, 1× mid-life) | USD/Wp one-off | — | 0.03 (booked year 13 in the model) |
| Insurance (all-risk PV plant) | USD/kWp/yr | 2 – 4 | ≈ 1.6× – 2.0× of Year-1 nominal with 2% escalation |
| Land lease (ground-mount) | USD/ha/yr | site-specific | site-specific |
| SCADA / monitoring subscription | USD/yr | 1,500 – 4,000 | ≈ 1.6× – 2.0× of Year-1 with 2% escalation |
| Degradation reserve (0.55%/yr linear) | %/yr | built-in | Yield falls from 100% → 86.3% over 25 yrs |
PV cells and modules fall under HS heading 8541. The exact Israeli national subheading, customs duty rate, and Purchase Tax / VAT must be confirmed against the Israel Tax Authority official customs tariff portal at the time of RFQ. The EU TARIC consultation and USITC HTS search are useful cross-reference tools for the same HS heading.
Israeli grid-connected PV installations typically require IEC 61215-1:2021 ed2 (crystalline silicon design qualification, TC 82) and IEC 61730-1:2016 ed2 (PV module safety qualification, TC 82) issued by an ILAC-MRA accredited certification body. The UL 61730-1 North America dual-mark is optional. Inverter BoS is tested to IEC 62109-1:2010 and IEC 62109-2:2011 (TC 82). Commissioning documentation follows IEC 62446-1:2016. Local Standards Institution of Israel (SII) approval and Israel Electric Corporation pre-approval may also apply.
Tier-1 reference families (Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F1, LONGi Hi-MO 9) typically carry a 12-year product warranty and a 30-year linear power output warranty. Linear degradation on Jinko Tiger Neo 3.0 is bounded to 1% year-1 + 0.35%/yr from year 2 per the OEM datasheet; the model uses a conservative 0.55%/yr linear from year 2. Always confirm the exact terms in the OEM datasheet and warranty letter at RFQ.
Tradvolt supports EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP Ashdod/Haifa terms under ICC Incoterms 2020. DDP Israel is offered on request via approved customs brokers. Confirm the incoterm in your RFQ.
All numbers in §5 and §7 come from the Tradvolt scenario TCO model: NPV, IRR, simple payback, discounted payback and LCOE. The model uses a 25-year horizon, 8.00% discount rate, 1,900 kWh/kWp year-1 specific yield, 0.55%/yr linear degradation from year 2, 2% OpEx escalation, a USD 0.10/kWh year-1 self-consumed value escalating at 0.5%/yr, and a mid-life inverter replacement booked in year 13 at USD 0.03/Wp. Residual value at year 25 is bounded to zero. Self-consumption share is fixed at 60%; 40% of generation is valued at USD 0.04/kWh export tariff.