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MD-120BD-455 vs AE ME-132-660 6 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar MD-120BD-455 vs AE Solar AE ME-132-660

AE Solar MD-120BD-455
MD-120BD-455
455 Wp 21.11 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
AE Solar AE ME-132-660
AE ME-132-660
660 Wp 21.27 % PERC
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The verdict

AE ME-132-660 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 205 W more power. 6 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
6 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

13 of 19 parameters
Parameter MD-120BD-455 AE ME-132-660 Difference
Rated power 455 Wp 660 Wp 205 W more power
Weight 25.5 kg 31.5 kg 6.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 56.0 kg/kWp 47.7 kg/kWp 8.3 kg/kWp lighter
Product warranty 15 yrs 30 yrs 15 yrs longer
Short-circuit current 13.62 A 18.43 A 4.81 A apart
Module area 2.155 m² 3.103 m² 0.948 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 42.29 V 45.90 V 3.61 V apart
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Current at max power 12.86 A 17.46 A 4.60 A apart
Cell count 120 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Voltage at max power 35.38 V 37.80 V 2.42 V apart
Dimensions 1902x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm 1902x1133x30 mm vs 2383x1302x30 mm
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
Each panel's own declared degradation curve, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
MD-120BD-455
14,664 kWh
AE ME-132-660
21,271 kWh
Lifetime gap
6,607 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario MD-120BD-455 AE ME-132-660
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 455 W 660 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 431 W 626 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 407 W 593 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 383 W 559 W
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Full specification

Parameter MD-120BD-455 AE ME-132-660 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 455 Wp 660 Wp +205 W for AE ME-132-660
Module efficiency 21.11 % 21.27 % Effectively the same
Power density 211.1 Wp/m² 212.7 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 42.29 V 45.90 V 3.61 V apart
Voltage at max power 35.38 V 37.80 V 2.42 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.62 A 18.43 A 4.81 A apart
Current at max power 12.86 A 17.46 A 4.60 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for AE ME-132-660
Mechanical
Dimensions 1902x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm 1902x1133x30 mm vs 2383x1302x30 mm
Module area 2.155 m² 3.103 m² 0.948 m² apart
Weight 25.5 kg 31.5 kg -6.0 kg for MD-120BD-455
Weight per kWp 56.0 kg/kWp 47.7 kg/kWp -8.3 kg/kWp for AE ME-132-660
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 30 yrs +15 yrs for AE ME-132-660
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.55 %/yr 0.55 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology PERC PERC Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 120 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#9,339 vs #8,918
AE ME-132-660 leads by 421 places
Power density
#9,339 vs #8,785
AE ME-132-660 leads by 554 places
Heat behaviour
#10,489 vs #8,846
AE ME-132-660 leads by 1,643 places
Weight
#10,439 vs #1,830
AE ME-132-660 leads by 8,609 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#9,855 vs #796
AE ME-132-660 leads by 9,059 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar MD-120BD-455 or AE Solar AE ME-132-660?
According to our database: AE Solar AE ME-132-660 has higher module efficiency (21.27% vs 21.11%); AE Solar AE ME-132-660 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.340%/°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 MD-120BD-455 and AE Solar AE ME-132-660?
AE Solar MD-120BD-455 has a module efficiency of 21.11%, while AE Solar AE ME-132-660 is 21.27%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AE Solar MD-120BD-455 use vs AE Solar AE ME-132-660?
AE Solar MD-120BD-455 uses PERC cells; AE Solar AE ME-132-660 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 MD-120BD-455 and AE Solar AE ME-132-660?
AE Solar MD-120BD-455 has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar AE ME-132-660 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 MD-120BD-455 and AE Solar AE ME-132-660 bifacial panels?
AE Solar MD-120BD-455 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar AE ME-132-660 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.