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AE ME-132 650W vs CME-132BDS-725 8 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar AE ME-132 650W vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-725

AE Solar AE ME-132 650W
AE ME-132 650W
650 Wp 20.95 % PERC Incomplete
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VS
AE Solar CME-132BDS-725
CME-132BDS-725
725 Wp 23.37 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

CME-132BDS-725 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.42 pp more efficient. 8 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
8 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 18 parameters
Parameter AE ME-132 650W CME-132BDS-725 Difference
Module efficiency 20.95 % 23.37 % 2.42 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.050 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 650 Wp 725 Wp 75 W more power
Power density 209.5 Wp/m² 233.7 Wp/m² 24.2 Wp/m² higher
Weight 31.5 kg 37.0 kg 5.5 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 45.50 V 49.30 V 3.80 V apart
Cell technology PERC TOPCon PERC vs TOPCon
Voltage at max power 37.40 V 41.50 V 4.10 V apart
Weight per kWp 48.5 kg/kWp 51.0 kg/kWp 2.6 kg/kWp lighter
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
A 1.0% first-year loss then 0.40% a year, assumed for both panels, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
AE ME-132 650W
21,809 kWh
CME-132BDS-725
24,325 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,516 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario AE ME-132 650W CME-132BDS-725
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 650 W 725 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.9% of rated power 617 W 693 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.8% of rated power 584 W 662 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.7% of rated power 551 W 630 W
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Full specification

Parameter AE ME-132 650W CME-132BDS-725 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 650 Wp 725 Wp +75 W for CME-132BDS-725
Module efficiency 20.95 % 23.37 % +2.42 pp for CME-132BDS-725
Power density 209.5 Wp/m² 233.7 Wp/m² +24.2 Wp/m² for CME-132BDS-725
Open-circuit voltage 45.50 V 49.30 V 3.80 V apart
Voltage at max power 37.40 V 41.50 V 4.10 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.32 A 18.46 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.38 A 17.47 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.050 %/°C for CME-132BDS-725
Mechanical
Dimensions 2383x1302x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm Same
Module area 3.103 m² 3.103 m² Same
Weight 31.5 kg 37.0 kg -5.5 kg for AE ME-132 650W
Weight per kWp 48.5 kg/kWp 51.0 kg/kWp -2.6 kg/kWp for AE ME-132 650W
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation - 0.40 %/yr Not published by AE Solar
Technology
Cell technology PERC TOPCon PERC vs TOPCon
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 132 Same
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
04

Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#10,058 vs #968
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 9,090 places
Power density
#10,019 vs #961
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 9,058 places
Heat behaviour
#8,846 vs #2,220
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 6,626 places
Weight
#2,301 vs #4,406
AE ME-132 650W leads by 2,105 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,141 vs #11
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 1,130 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar AE ME-132 650W or AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
According to our database: AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 has higher module efficiency (23.37% vs 20.95%); AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.340%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of AE Solar AE ME-132 650W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
AE Solar AE ME-132 650 W has a module efficiency of 20.95%, while AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 is 23.37%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AE Solar AE ME-132 650W use vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
AE Solar AE ME-132 650 W uses PERC cells; AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 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 ME-132 650W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
AE Solar AE ME-132 650 W has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 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 ME-132 650W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 bifacial panels?
AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar AE ME-132 650 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.