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CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 12 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520

Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470
CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470
470 Wp 23.50 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520
CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520
520 Wp 23.40 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 50 W more power. 12 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

7 of 19 parameters
Parameter CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 Difference
Rated power 470 Wp 520 Wp 50 W more power
Open-circuit voltage 36.95 V 41.39 V 4.44 V apart
Module area 1.998 m² 2.224 m² 0.226 m² apart
Weight 24.5 kg 26.9 kg 2.4 kg lighter
Cell count 96 108 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 30.82 V 34.44 V 3.62 V apart
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1961x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 1961x1134x30 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
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.290 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470
15,769 kWh
CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520
17,447 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,678 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 470 W 520 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 450 W 497 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 429 W 475 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 409 W 452 W
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Full specification

Parameter CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 470 Wp 520 Wp +50 W for CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520
Module efficiency 23.50 % 23.40 % Effectively the same
Power density 235.2 Wp/m² 233.8 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 36.95 V 41.39 V 4.44 V apart
Voltage at max power 30.82 V 34.44 V 3.62 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.00 A 15.82 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 15.25 A 15.10 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1961x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 1961x1134x30 mm
Module area 1.998 m² 2.224 m² 0.226 m² apart
Weight 24.5 kg 26.9 kg -2.4 kg for CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470
Weight per kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 51.7 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 25 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 96 108 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#716 vs #882
CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 leads by 166 places
Power density
#674 vs #909
CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 leads by 235 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#5,602 vs #5,097
CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 leads by 505 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#4,371 vs #2,790
CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 leads by 1,581 places
05

More useful comparisons

Open the full database
Same series, other bin
Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-530
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Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-525
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Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-515
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Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-510
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One difference: module efficiency
Same series, other bin
Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 vs Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-460
3 differences, the largest is module efficiency
06

Written summary

07

Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 or Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520?
According to our database: Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 has higher module efficiency (23.50% vs 23.40%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 and Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520?
Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 has a module efficiency of 23.50%, while Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 is 23.40%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 use vs Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520?
Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 uses TOPCon cells; Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 uses TOPCon. 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 Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 and Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520?
Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 has a 30 years power warranty; Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 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 Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 and Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 bifacial panels?
Both Astronergy CHSM48RN(DG)(BLH)/F-BH-470 and Astronergy CHSM54RN(DG)/F-BH-520 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.