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AE CMD-144 580W vs CMD-144BDS-595 11 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W vs AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595

AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W
AE CMD-144 580W
580 Wp 22.47 % TOPCon Incomplete
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VS
AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595
CMD-144BDS-595
595 Wp 23.05 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

7 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is module efficiency: 0.58 pp more efficient. 11 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 7 differences
How alike are they
11 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

7 of 18 parameters
Parameter AE CMD-144 580W CMD-144BDS-595 Difference
Module efficiency 22.47 % 23.05 % 0.58 pp more efficient
Weight 26.5 kg 31.0 kg 4.5 kg lighter
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs 15 yrs longer
Weight per kWp 45.7 kg/kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 6.4 kg/kWp lighter
Power density 224.7 Wp/m² 230.5 Wp/m² 5.8 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 580 Wp 595 Wp 15 W more power
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
02

What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
Declared first-year losses, with 0.40% a year afterwards assumed for both panels, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.290 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
AE CMD-144 580W
19,460 kWh
CMD-144BDS-595
19,963 kWh
Lifetime gap
503 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario AE CMD-144 580W CMD-144BDS-595
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 580 W 595 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 555 W 569 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 530 W 543 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 504 W 517 W
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Full specification

Parameter AE CMD-144 580W CMD-144BDS-595 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 580 Wp 595 Wp +15 W for CMD-144BDS-595
Module efficiency 22.47 % 23.05 % +0.58 pp for CMD-144BDS-595
Power density 224.7 Wp/m² 230.5 Wp/m² +5.8 Wp/m² for CMD-144BDS-595
Open-circuit voltage 52.12 V 52.30 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 43.00 V 43.46 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 14.40 A 14.61 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 13.49 A 13.69 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1133x30 mm 2278x1133x30 mm Same
Module area 2.581 m² 2.581 m² Same
Weight 26.5 kg 31.0 kg -4.5 kg for AE CMD-144 580W
Weight per kWp 45.7 kg/kWp 52.1 kg/kWp -6.4 kg/kWp for AE CMD-144 580W
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs +15 yrs for AE CMD-144 580W
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation - 0.40 %/yr Not published by AE Solar
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 144 Same
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
04

Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#4,636 vs #1,750
CMD-144BDS-595 leads by 2,886 places
Power density
#4,588 vs #1,743
CMD-144BDS-595 leads by 2,845 places
Heat behaviour
#2,220 vs #2,220
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#838 vs #5,590
AE CMD-144 580W leads by 4,752 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,425 vs #2,694
AE CMD-144 580W leads by 1,269 places
05

More useful comparisons

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Same series, other bin
AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W vs AE Solar AE CMD-144 595W
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AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W vs AE Solar AE CMD-144-595
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AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W vs AE Solar CMD-144-595
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AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W vs AE Solar AE CMD-144 590W
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AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W vs AE Solar AE CMD-144-590
3 differences, the largest is module efficiency
06

Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W or AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595?
According to our database: AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595 has higher module efficiency (23.05% vs 22.47%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W and AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595?
AE Solar AE CMD-144 580 W has a module efficiency of 22.47%, while AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595 is 23.05%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W use vs AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595?
AE Solar AE CMD-144 580 W uses TOPCon cells; AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595 uses TOPCon. Modern n-type technologies (TOPCon, HJT, BC) typically deliver higher efficiency and lower degradation compared to older PERC (p-type) cells.
What is the warranty on AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W and AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595?
AE Solar AE CMD-144 580 W has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595 has a 30 years power warranty. The power warranty guarantees a minimum percentage of rated output at the end of the warranty period (typically 80-87%). Product (materials) warranties are usually shorter.
Are AE Solar AE CMD-144 580W and AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595 bifacial panels?
AE Solar CMD-144BDS-595 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar AE CMD-144 580 W is monofacial. Bifacial panels work best on ground mounts or raised structures with a light-coloured surface underneath.

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Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate. The thirty-year projection and the temperature scenarios are calculations from those figures, and each states its assumption above.