AE Solar MD-144BS-550W vs AE Solar AE ME-132 655W
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The verdict
AE ME-132 655W leads on the differences that matter
The largest is rated power: 105 W more power. 5 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.
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5
of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
differs
not published
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13 of 18 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
MD-144BS-550W
AE ME-132 655W
Difference
Rated power
550 Wp
655 Wp
105 W more power
Weight
26.5 kg
31.5 kg
5.0 kg lighter
Product warranty
15 yrs
30 yrs
15 yrs longer
Open-circuit voltage
51.44 V
45.70 V
5.74 V apart
Short-circuit current
13.67 A
18.38 A
4.71 A apart
Module area
2.581 m²
3.103 m²
0.522 m² apart
Module efficiency
21.31 %
21.11 %
0.20 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient
-0.350 %/°C
-0.340 %/°C
0.010 %/°C better in heat
Voltage at max power
42.57 V
37.60 V
4.97 V apart
Current at max power
12.92 A
17.42 A
4.50 A apart
Cell count
144
132
12 cells apart
Bifacial
Yes
No
Yes vs No
Dimensions
2278x1133x30 mm
2383x1302x30 mm
2278x1133x30 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
MD-144BS-550W
18,454 kWh
AE ME-132 655W
21,977 kWh
Lifetime gap
3,523 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario
MD-144BS-550W
AE ME-132 655W
Standard test conditions
25 °C
100.0% of rated power
550 W
655 W
Cool, bright day
40 °C
94.8% of rated power
521 W
622 W
Typical summer roof
55 °C
89.5% of rated power
492 W
588 W
Hot roof
70 °C
84.2% of rated power
463 W
555 W
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Full specification
Parameter
MD-144BS-550W
AE ME-132 655W
Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power
550 Wp
655 Wp
+105 W for AE ME-132 655W
Module efficiency
21.31 %
21.11 %
+0.20 pp for MD-144BS-550W
Power density
213.1 Wp/m²
211.1 Wp/m²
Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage
51.44 V
45.70 V
5.74 V apart
Voltage at max power
42.57 V
37.60 V
4.97 V apart
Short-circuit current
13.67 A
18.38 A
4.71 A apart
Current at max power
12.92 A
17.42 A
4.50 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient
-0.350 %/°C
-0.340 %/°C
+0.010 %/°C for AE ME-132 655W
Mechanical
Dimensions
2278x1133x30 mm
2383x1302x30 mm
2278x1133x30 mm vs 2383x1302x30 mm
Module area
2.581 m²
3.103 m²
0.522 m² apart
Weight
26.5 kg
31.5 kg
-5.0 kg for MD-144BS-550W
Weight per kWp
48.2 kg/kWp
48.1 kg/kWp
Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty
15 yrs
30 yrs
+15 yrs for AE ME-132 655W
Performance warranty
30 yrs
30 yrs
Same
Annual degradation
0.55 %/yr
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Not published by AE Solar
Technology
Cell technology
PERC
PERC
Same
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Same
Cell count
144
132
12 cells apart
Bifacial
Yes
No
Yes vs No
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14,005 panels
Against the whole database
Efficiency
#8,503
vs
#9,271
MD-144BS-550W leads by 768 places
Power density
#8,474
vs
#9,280
MD-144BS-550W leads by 806 places
Heat behaviour
#10,419
vs
#8,778
AE ME-132 655W leads by 1,641 places
Weight
#2,087
vs
#2,055
AE ME-132 655W leads by 32 places
Warranty
#21
vs
#21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#6,124
vs
#936
AE ME-132 655W leads by 5,188 places
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Questions about this pairing
Which panel is better: AE Solar MD-144BS-550W or AE Solar AE ME-132 655W?
According to our database: AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W has higher module efficiency (21.31% vs 21.11%); AE Solar AE ME-132 655 W 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-144BS-550W and AE Solar AE ME-132 655W?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W has a module efficiency of 21.31%, while AE Solar AE ME-132 655 W is 21.11%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AE Solar MD-144BS-550W use vs AE Solar AE ME-132 655W?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W uses PERC cells; AE Solar AE ME-132 655 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 MD-144BS-550W and AE Solar AE ME-132 655W?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar AE ME-132 655 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 MD-144BS-550W and AE Solar AE ME-132 655W bifacial panels?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar AE ME-132 655 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.