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CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 vs CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ 9 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 vs Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ

Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605
605 Wp 22.40 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
670 Wp 24.80 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.40 pp more efficient. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
9 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

10 of 19 parameters
Parameter CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ Difference
Module efficiency 22.40 % 24.80 % 2.40 pp more efficient
Rated power 605 Wp 670 Wp 65 W more power
Power density 224.0 Wp/m² 248.0 Wp/m² 24.1 Wp/m² higher
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.260 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 55.4 kg/kWp 47.8 kg/kWp 7.6 kg/kWp lighter
Weight 33.5 kg 32.0 kg 1.5 kg lighter
Short-circuit current 15.86 A 16.87 A 1.01 A apart
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.35 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Cell count 132 264 132 cells apart
Current at max power 14.69 A 16.09 A 1.40 A apart
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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
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605
20,299 kWh
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
22,655 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,356 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 605 W 670 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 579 W 644 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 552 W 618 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 526 W 592 W
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Full specification

Parameter CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 605 Wp 670 Wp +65 W for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Module efficiency 22.40 % 24.80 % +2.40 pp for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Power density 224.0 Wp/m² 248.0 Wp/m² +24.1 Wp/m² for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Open-circuit voltage 48.59 V 49.58 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 41.18 V 41.65 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 15.86 A 16.87 A 1.01 A apart
Current at max power 14.69 A 16.09 A 1.40 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.260 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 2.701 m² 2.701 m² Same
Weight 33.5 kg 32.0 kg -1.5 kg for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Weight per kWp 55.4 kg/kWp 47.8 kg/kWp -7.6 kg/kWp for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 15 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.35 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 264 132 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#4,774 vs #12
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ leads by 4,762 places
Power density
#4,780 vs #14
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ leads by 4,766 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #511
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ leads by 1,654 places
Weight
#9,806 vs #1,884
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ leads by 7,922 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,097 vs #295
CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ leads by 2,802 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 or Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ?
According to our database: Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ has higher module efficiency (24.80% vs 22.40%); Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 and Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ?
Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 has a module efficiency of 22.40%, while Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ is 24.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 use vs Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ?
Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 uses TOPCon cells; Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ 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 CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 and Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ?
Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 has a 30 years power warranty; Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ 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 CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 and Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ bifacial panels?
Both Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BH-605 and Astronergy CHSM66RN(DG)/F-BQ 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.