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MD-120BD-460 vs AE ME-132BD-660 8 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar MD-120BD-460 vs AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660

AE Solar MD-120BD-460
MD-120BD-460
460 Wp 21.35 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660
AE ME-132BD-660
660 Wp 21.27 % PERC Bifacial
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The verdict

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

The largest is rated power: 200 W more power. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
8 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter MD-120BD-460 AE ME-132BD-660 Difference
Rated power 460 Wp 660 Wp 200 W more power
Weight 25.5 kg 37.0 kg 11.5 kg lighter
Product warranty 15 yrs 30 yrs 15 yrs longer
Short-circuit current 13.67 A 18.43 A 4.76 A apart
Module area 2.155 m² 3.103 m² 0.948 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 42.60 V 45.90 V 3.30 V apart
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Current at max power 12.92 A 17.46 A 4.54 A apart
Cell count 120 132 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 35.60 V 37.80 V 2.20 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-460
14,825 kWh
AE ME-132BD-660
21,271 kWh
Lifetime gap
6,446 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario MD-120BD-460 AE ME-132BD-660
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 460 W 660 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 436 W 626 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 412 W 593 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 388 W 559 W
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Full specification

Parameter MD-120BD-460 AE ME-132BD-660 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 460 Wp 660 Wp +200 W for AE ME-132BD-660
Module efficiency 21.35 % 21.27 % Effectively the same
Power density 213.5 Wp/m² 212.7 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 42.60 V 45.90 V 3.30 V apart
Voltage at max power 35.60 V 37.80 V 2.20 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.67 A 18.43 A 4.76 A apart
Current at max power 12.92 A 17.46 A 4.54 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for AE ME-132BD-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 37.0 kg -11.5 kg for MD-120BD-460
Weight per kWp 55.4 kg/kWp 56.1 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 30 yrs +15 yrs for AE ME-132BD-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 Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#8,528 vs #8,918
MD-120BD-460 leads by 390 places
Power density
#8,487 vs #8,785
MD-120BD-460 leads by 298 places
Heat behaviour
#10,489 vs #8,846
AE ME-132BD-660 leads by 1,643 places
Weight
#9,940 vs #10,447
MD-120BD-460 leads by 507 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#9,516 vs #809
AE ME-132BD-660 leads by 8,707 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar MD-120BD-460 or AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660?
According to our database: AE Solar MD-120BD-460 has higher module efficiency (21.35% vs 21.27%); AE Solar AE ME-132BD-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-460 and AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660?
AE Solar MD-120BD-460 has a module efficiency of 21.35%, while AE Solar AE ME-132BD-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-460 use vs AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660?
AE Solar MD-120BD-460 uses PERC cells; AE Solar AE ME-132BD-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-460 and AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660?
AE Solar MD-120BD-460 has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar AE ME-132BD-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-460 and AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660 bifacial panels?
Both AE Solar MD-120BD-460 and AE Solar AE ME-132BD-660 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.