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ME-132-660 vs MD-120BD-460 7 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

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

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

ME-132-660 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 200 W more power. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter ME-132-660 MD-120BD-460 Difference
Rated power 660 Wp 460 Wp 200 W more power
Weight 31.5 kg 25.5 kg 6.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 47.7 kg/kWp 55.4 kg/kWp 7.7 kg/kWp lighter
Short-circuit current 18.43 A 13.67 A 4.76 A apart
Module area 3.103 m² 2.155 m² 0.948 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 45.90 V 42.60 V 3.30 V apart
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.350 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Current at max power 17.46 A 12.92 A 4.54 A apart
Cell count 132 120 12 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Voltage at max power 37.80 V 35.60 V 2.20 V apart
Dimensions 2383x1302x30 mm 1902x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm vs 1902x1133x30 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
ME-132-660
21,271 kWh
MD-120BD-460
14,825 kWh
Lifetime gap
6,446 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario ME-132-660 MD-120BD-460
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 660 W 460 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 626 W 436 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 593 W 412 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 559 W 388 W
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Full specification

Parameter ME-132-660 MD-120BD-460 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 660 Wp 460 Wp +200 W for ME-132-660
Module efficiency 21.27 % 21.35 % Effectively the same
Power density 212.7 Wp/m² 213.5 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 45.90 V 42.60 V 3.30 V apart
Voltage at max power 37.80 V 35.60 V 2.20 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.43 A 13.67 A 4.76 A apart
Current at max power 17.46 A 12.92 A 4.54 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.350 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for ME-132-660
Mechanical
Dimensions 2383x1302x30 mm 1902x1133x30 mm 2383x1302x30 mm vs 1902x1133x30 mm
Module area 3.103 m² 2.155 m² 0.948 m² apart
Weight 31.5 kg 25.5 kg -6.0 kg for MD-120BD-460
Weight per kWp 47.7 kg/kWp 55.4 kg/kWp -7.7 kg/kWp for ME-132-660
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 15 yrs Same
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 132 120 12 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#8,918 vs #8,528
MD-120BD-460 leads by 390 places
Power density
#8,785 vs #8,487
MD-120BD-460 leads by 298 places
Heat behaviour
#8,846 vs #10,489
ME-132-660 leads by 1,643 places
Weight
#1,830 vs #9,940
ME-132-660 leads by 8,110 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#2,475 vs #9,516
ME-132-660 leads by 7,041 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 ME-132-660 or AE Solar MD-120BD-460?
According to our database: AE Solar MD-120BD-460 has higher module efficiency (21.35% vs 21.27%); AE Solar 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 ME-132-660 and AE Solar MD-120BD-460?
AE Solar ME-132-660 has a module efficiency of 21.27%, while AE Solar MD-120BD-460 is 21.35%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AE Solar ME-132-660 use vs AE Solar MD-120BD-460?
AE Solar ME-132-660 uses PERC cells; AE Solar MD-120BD-460 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 ME-132-660 and AE Solar MD-120BD-460?
AE Solar ME-132-660 has a 30 years power warranty; AE Solar MD-120BD-460 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 ME-132-660 and AE Solar MD-120BD-460 bifacial panels?
AE Solar MD-120BD-460 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AE Solar 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.