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MD-144BS-550W vs AE ME-132 660W 6 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

AE Solar MD-144BS-550W vs AE Solar AE ME-132 660W

AE Solar MD-144BS-550W
MD-144BS-550W
550 Wp 21.31 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
AE Solar AE ME-132 660W
AE ME-132 660W
660 Wp 21.27 % PERC Incomplete
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The verdict

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

The largest is rated power: 110 W more power. 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 MD-144BS-550W AE ME-132 660W Difference
Rated power 550 Wp 660 Wp 110 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 45.90 V 5.54 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.67 A 18.43 A 4.76 A apart
Module area 2.581 m² 3.103 m² 0.522 m² apart
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Voltage at max power 42.57 V 37.80 V 4.77 V apart
Current at max power 12.92 A 17.46 A 4.54 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 660W
22,144 kWh
Lifetime gap
3,690 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario MD-144BS-550W AE ME-132 660W
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 550 W 660 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 521 W 626 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 492 W 593 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 463 W 559 W
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Full specification

Parameter MD-144BS-550W AE ME-132 660W Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 550 Wp 660 Wp +110 W for AE ME-132 660W
Module efficiency 21.31 % 21.27 % Effectively the same
Power density 213.1 Wp/m² 212.7 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 51.44 V 45.90 V 5.54 V apart
Voltage at max power 42.57 V 37.80 V 4.77 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-132 660W
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 47.7 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 30 yrs +15 yrs for AE ME-132 660W
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.55 %/yr - 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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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#8,503 vs #8,849
MD-144BS-550W leads by 346 places
Power density
#8,474 vs #8,718
MD-144BS-550W leads by 244 places
Heat behaviour
#10,419 vs #8,778
AE ME-132 660W leads by 1,641 places
Weight
#2,087 vs #1,829
AE ME-132 660W leads by 258 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#6,124 vs #784
AE ME-132 660W leads by 5,340 places
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More useful comparisons

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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AE Solar MD-144BS-550W or AE Solar AE ME-132 660W?
According to our database: AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W has higher module efficiency (21.31% vs 21.27%); AE Solar AE ME-132 660 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 660W?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W has a module efficiency of 21.31%, while AE Solar AE ME-132 660 W 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-144BS-550W use vs AE Solar AE ME-132 660W?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W uses PERC cells; AE Solar AE ME-132 660 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 660W?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar AE ME-132 660 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 660W bifacial panels?
AE Solar MD-144BS-550 W is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar AE ME-132 660 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.