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CME-132BDS-725 vs AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W) 2 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 vs AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)

AE Solar CME-132BDS-725
CME-132BDS-725
725 Wp 23.37 % TOPCon Bifacial
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AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)
AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)
550 Wp 21.31 % PERC Incomplete
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The verdict

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

The largest is module efficiency: 2.06 pp more efficient. 2 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 16 differences
How alike are they
2 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

16 of 18 parameters
Parameter CME-132BDS-725 AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W) Difference
Module efficiency 23.37 % 21.31 % 2.06 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.350 %/°C 0.060 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 725 Wp 550 Wp 175 W more power
Power density 233.7 Wp/m² 213.1 Wp/m² 20.6 Wp/m² higher
Weight 37.0 kg 26.5 kg 10.5 kg lighter
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs 15 yrs longer
Short-circuit current 18.46 A 13.67 A 4.79 A apart
Module area 3.103 m² 2.581 m² 0.522 m² apart
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Open-circuit voltage 49.30 V 51.44 V 2.14 V apart
Weight per kWp 51.0 kg/kWp 48.2 kg/kWp 2.9 kg/kWp lighter
Current at max power 17.47 A 12.92 A 4.55 A apart
Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 2383x1302x30 mm 2278x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm vs 2278x1133x30 mm
Voltage at max power 41.50 V 42.57 V 1.07 V apart
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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
CME-132BDS-725
24,325 kWh
AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)
18,157 kWh
Lifetime gap
6,168 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CME-132BDS-725 AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 725 W 550 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 693 W 521 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 662 W 492 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 630 W 463 W
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Full specification

Parameter CME-132BDS-725 AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W) Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 725 Wp 550 Wp +175 W for CME-132BDS-725
Module efficiency 23.37 % 21.31 % +2.06 pp for CME-132BDS-725
Power density 233.7 Wp/m² 213.1 Wp/m² +20.6 Wp/m² for CME-132BDS-725
Open-circuit voltage 49.30 V 51.44 V 2.14 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.50 V 42.57 V 1.07 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.46 A 13.67 A 4.79 A apart
Current at max power 17.47 A 12.92 A 4.55 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.350 %/°C +0.060 %/°C for CME-132BDS-725
Mechanical
Dimensions 2383x1302x30 mm 2278x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm vs 2278x1133x30 mm
Module area 3.103 m² 2.581 m² 0.522 m² apart
Weight 37.0 kg 26.5 kg -10.5 kg for AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)
Weight per kWp 51.0 kg/kWp 48.2 kg/kWp -2.9 kg/kWp for AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs +15 yrs for CME-132BDS-725
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr - Not published by AE Solar
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#930 vs #8,503
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 7,573 places
Power density
#923 vs #8,474
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 7,551 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #10,419
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 8,254 places
Weight
#4,382 vs #2,087
AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W) leads by 2,295 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#11 vs #6,124
CME-132BDS-725 leads by 6,113 places
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More useful comparisons

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AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-725W
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The same specification on paper
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AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 vs AE Solar CME-132BDS-720W
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3 differences, the largest is module efficiency
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 or AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)?
According to our database: AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 has higher module efficiency (23.37% vs 21.31%); AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.350%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 and AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)?
AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 has a module efficiency of 23.37%, while AE Solar AE MD-144 530 W-550 W (550 W) is 21.31%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 use vs AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)?
AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 uses TOPCon cells; AE Solar AE MD-144 530 W-550 W (550 W) uses PERC. 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 CME-132BDS-725 and AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W)?
AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar AE MD-144 530 W-550 W (550 W) 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 CME-132BDS-725 and AE Solar AE MD-144 530W-550W (550W) bifacial panels?
AE Solar CME-132BDS-725 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar AE MD-144 530 W-550 W (550 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.