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A630-MAE72Dw vs A800-GRH78Dw 6 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw vs AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw

AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw
AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw
630 Wp 24.40 % Back Contact
VS
AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw
AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw
800 Wp 24.90 % Back Contact Bifacial Incomplete
The verdict

A800-GRH78Dw leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 170 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 A630-MAE72Dw A800-GRH78Dw Difference
Rated power 630 Wp 800 Wp 170 W more power
Module efficiency 24.40 % 24.90 % 0.50 pp more efficient
Weight 31.5 kg 39.8 kg 8.3 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 54.83 V 59.32 V 4.49 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.62 A 17.06 A 2.44 A apart
Module area 2.583 m² 3.212 m² 0.629 m² apart
Power density 243.9 Wp/m² 249.1 Wp/m² 5.2 Wp/m² higher
Current at max power 13.88 A 16.21 A 2.33 A apart
Cell count 144 156 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 45.40 V 49.36 V 3.96 V apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2465x1303x33 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2465x1303x33 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
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.260 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
A630-MAE72Dw
21,138 kWh
A800-GRH78Dw
26,842 kWh
Lifetime gap
5,704 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario A630-MAE72Dw A800-GRH78Dw
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 630 W 800 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 96.1% of rated power 605 W 769 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 92.2% of rated power 581 W 738 W
Hot roof 70 °C 88.3% of rated power 556 W 706 W
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Full specification

Parameter A630-MAE72Dw A800-GRH78Dw Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 630 Wp 800 Wp +170 W for A800-GRH78Dw
Module efficiency 24.40 % 24.90 % +0.50 pp for A800-GRH78Dw
Power density 243.9 Wp/m² 249.1 Wp/m² +5.2 Wp/m² for A800-GRH78Dw
Open-circuit voltage 54.83 V 59.32 V 4.49 V apart
Voltage at max power 45.40 V 49.36 V 3.96 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.62 A 17.06 A 2.44 A apart
Current at max power 13.88 A 16.21 A 2.33 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.260 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2465x1303x33 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2465x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 3.212 m² 0.629 m² apart
Weight 31.5 kg 39.8 kg -8.3 kg for A630-MAE72Dw
Weight per kWp 50.0 kg/kWp 49.7 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 15 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr - Not published by AIKO
Technology
Cell technology Back Contact Back Contact Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 156 12 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#99 vs #10
A800-GRH78Dw leads by 89 places
Power density
#123 vs #10
A800-GRH78Dw leads by 113 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #511
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#3,317 vs #3,214
A800-GRH78Dw leads by 103 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,036 vs #2
A800-GRH78Dw leads by 1,034 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw or AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw?
According to our database: AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw has higher module efficiency (24.90% vs 24.40%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw and AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw?
AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw has a module efficiency of 24.40%, while AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw is 24.90%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw use vs AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw?
AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw uses Back Contact cells; AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw uses Back Contact. 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 AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw and AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw?
AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw has a 30 years power warranty; AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw 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 AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw and AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw bifacial panels?
AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw is bifacial (captures light from both faces); AIKO AIKO-A630-MAE72Dw 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.