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570-H-HC vs 550-H-HC 8 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC vs Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC

Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC
Boviet Solar
BVM7612M-570-H-HC
570 Wp 22.07 % TOPCon Bifacial
VS
Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC
Boviet Solar
BVM7612M-550-H-HC
550 Wp 21.20 % PERC
The verdict

570-H-HC leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.87 pp more efficient. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter 570-H-HC 550-H-HC Difference
Module efficiency 22.07 % 21.20 % 0.87 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.350 %/°C 0.050 %/°C better in heat
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs 5 yrs longer
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.60 %/yr 0.20 %/yr slower
Power density 220.7 Wp/m² 212.0 Wp/m² 8.7 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 570 Wp 550 Wp 20 W more power
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Open-circuit voltage 52.04 V 50.13 V 1.91 V apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 2278x1134x35 mm 2288x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x35 mm vs 2288x1134x35 mm
Voltage at max power 44.18 V 42.76 V 1.42 V 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
570-H-HC
19,125 kWh
550-H-HC
17,582 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,543 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 570-H-HC 550-H-HC
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 570 W 550 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 544 W 521 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 519 W 492 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 493 W 463 W
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Full specification

Parameter 570-H-HC 550-H-HC Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 570 Wp 550 Wp +20 W for 570-H-HC
Module efficiency 22.07 % 21.20 % +0.87 pp for 570-H-HC
Power density 220.7 Wp/m² 212.0 Wp/m² +8.7 Wp/m² for 570-H-HC
Open-circuit voltage 52.04 V 50.13 V 1.91 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.18 V 42.76 V 1.42 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.77 A 13.84 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 12.91 A 12.88 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.350 %/°C +0.050 %/°C for 570-H-HC
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x35 mm 2288x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x35 mm vs 2288x1134x35 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 2.595 m² Effectively the same
Weight 28.9 kg 28.9 kg Same
Weight per kWp 50.7 kg/kWp 52.5 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs +5 yrs for 570-H-HC
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.60 %/yr -0.20 %/yr for 570-H-HC
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 144 Same
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#6,199 vs #9,145
570-H-HC leads by 2,946 places
Power density
#6,121 vs #9,222
570-H-HC leads by 3,101 places
Heat behaviour
#6,152 vs #10,489
570-H-HC leads by 4,337 places
Weight
#4,143 vs #6,228
570-H-HC leads by 2,085 places
Warranty
#21 vs #9,912
570-H-HC leads by 9,891 places
Overall
#5,293 vs #8,258
570-H-HC leads by 2,965 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC or Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC?
According to our database: Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC has higher module efficiency (22.07% vs 21.20%); Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.300%/°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 Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC and Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC?
Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC has a module efficiency of 22.07%, while Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC is 21.20%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC use vs Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC?
Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC uses TOPCon cells; Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC 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 Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC and Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC?
Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC has a 30 years power warranty; Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC has a 25 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 Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC and Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC bifacial panels?
Boviet Solar BVM7612M-570-H-HC is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Boviet Solar BVM7612M-550-H-HC 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.