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CMD-108BDE-435W vs CME-132BDS-725 6 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435W vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-725

AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435W
CMD-108BDE-435W
435 Wp 22.31 % TOPCon Bifacial 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: 1.06 pp more efficient. 6 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
6 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 18 parameters
Parameter CMD-108BDE-435W CME-132BDS-725 Difference
Module efficiency 22.31 % 23.37 % 1.06 pp more efficient
Rated power 435 Wp 725 Wp 290 W more power
Power density 223.1 Wp/m² 233.7 Wp/m² 10.6 Wp/m² higher
Weight 23.5 kg 37.0 kg 13.5 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 38.66 V 49.30 V 10.64 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.06 A 18.46 A 4.40 A apart
Module area 1.950 m² 3.103 m² 1.153 m² apart
Weight per kWp 54.0 kg/kWp 51.0 kg/kWp 3.0 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 32.84 V 41.50 V 8.66 V apart
Current at max power 13.25 A 17.47 A 4.22 A apart
Cell count 108 132 24 cells apart
Dimensions 1721x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm 1721x1133x30 mm vs 2383x1302x30 mm
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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
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.
CMD-108BDE-435W
14,595 kWh
CME-132BDS-725
24,325 kWh
Lifetime gap
9,730 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CMD-108BDE-435W CME-132BDS-725
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 435 W 725 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 416 W 693 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 397 W 662 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 378 W 630 W
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Full specification

Parameter CMD-108BDE-435W CME-132BDS-725 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 435 Wp 725 Wp +290 W for CME-132BDS-725
Module efficiency 22.31 % 23.37 % +1.06 pp for CME-132BDS-725
Power density 223.1 Wp/m² 233.7 Wp/m² +10.6 Wp/m² for CME-132BDS-725
Open-circuit voltage 38.66 V 49.30 V 10.64 V apart
Voltage at max power 32.84 V 41.50 V 8.66 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.06 A 18.46 A 4.40 A apart
Current at max power 13.25 A 17.47 A 4.22 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 1721x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm 1721x1133x30 mm vs 2383x1302x30 mm
Module area 1.950 m² 3.103 m² 1.153 m² apart
Weight 23.5 kg 37.0 kg -13.5 kg for CMD-108BDE-435W
Weight per kWp 54.0 kg/kWp 51.0 kg/kWp -3.0 kg/kWp for CME-132BDS-725
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 TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 108 132 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#5,082 vs #930
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 4,152 places
Power density
#5,070 vs #923
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 4,147 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#8,229 vs #4,382
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 3,847 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,914 vs #11
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 5,903 places
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More useful comparisons

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AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-730
The same specification on paper
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AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-730W
One difference: product warranty
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435W or AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
According to our database: AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 has higher module efficiency (23.37% vs 22.31%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435 W has a module efficiency of 22.31%, 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 CMD-108BDE-435W use vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435 W uses TOPCon 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 CMD-108BDE-435W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725?
AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435 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 CMD-108BDE-435W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 bifacial panels?
Both AE Solar CMD-108BDE-435 W and AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 are bifacial - they capture reflected light from the ground, which can add 5-15% more annual energy on ground-mount or elevated rooftop installations with a light surface beneath.

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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.