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CS3W-445MB-AG vs CS7N-640MB-AG 5 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG vs Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG

Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG
CS3W-445MB-AG
445 Wp 19.90 % PERC Bifacial Incomplete
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VS
Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG
CS7N-640MB-AG
640 Wp 20.60 % PERC Bifacial
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The verdict

CS7N-640MB-AG leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.70 pp more efficient. 5 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
5 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 18 parameters
Parameter CS3W-445MB-AG CS7N-640MB-AG Difference
Module efficiency 19.90 % 20.60 % 0.70 pp more efficient
Rated power 445 Wp 640 Wp 195 W more power
Weight 28.4 kg 37.9 kg 9.5 kg lighter
Power density 199.2 Wp/m² 206.0 Wp/m² 6.9 Wp/m² higher
Open-circuit voltage 48.90 V 44.60 V 4.30 V apart
Short-circuit current 11.54 A 18.31 A 6.77 A apart
Module area 2.234 m² 3.106 m² 0.872 m² apart
Weight per kWp 63.8 kg/kWp 59.2 kg/kWp 4.6 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Current at max power 10.89 A 17.07 A 6.18 A apart
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 40.90 V 37.50 V 3.40 V apart
Dimensions 2132x1048x30 mm 2384x1303x35 mm 2132x1048x30 mm vs 2384x1303x35 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
CS3W-445MB-AG
14,931 kWh
CS7N-640MB-AG
21,473 kWh
Lifetime gap
6,542 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CS3W-445MB-AG CS7N-640MB-AG
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 445 W 640 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 422 W 607 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 398 W 575 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 375 W 542 W
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Full specification

Parameter CS3W-445MB-AG CS7N-640MB-AG Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 445 Wp 640 Wp +195 W for CS7N-640MB-AG
Module efficiency 19.90 % 20.60 % +0.70 pp for CS7N-640MB-AG
Power density 199.2 Wp/m² 206.0 Wp/m² +6.9 Wp/m² for CS7N-640MB-AG
Open-circuit voltage 48.90 V 44.60 V 4.30 V apart
Voltage at max power 40.90 V 37.50 V 3.40 V apart
Short-circuit current 11.54 A 18.31 A 6.77 A apart
Current at max power 10.89 A 17.07 A 6.18 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.340 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for CS7N-640MB-AG
Mechanical
Dimensions 2132x1048x30 mm 2384x1303x35 mm 2132x1048x30 mm vs 2384x1303x35 mm
Module area 2.234 m² 3.106 m² 0.872 m² apart
Weight 28.4 kg 37.9 kg -9.5 kg for CS3W-445MB-AG
Weight per kWp 63.8 kg/kWp 59.2 kg/kWp -4.6 kg/kWp for CS7N-640MB-AG
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation - 0.45 %/yr Not published by Canadian Solar
Technology
Cell technology PERC PERC Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#12,331 vs #11,093
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 1,238 places
Power density
#12,319 vs #11,100
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 1,219 places
Heat behaviour
#10,419 vs #8,778
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 1,641 places
Weight
#12,932 vs #12,053
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 879 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#11,245 vs #4,656
CS7N-640MB-AG leads by 6,589 places
05

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06

Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG or Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG?
According to our database: Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG has higher module efficiency (20.60% vs 19.90%); Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG 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 Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG?
Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG has a module efficiency of 19.90%, while Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG is 20.60%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG use vs Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG?
Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG uses PERC cells; Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG 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 Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG?
Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG has a 30 years power warranty; Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG 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 Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG bifacial panels?
Both Canadian Solar CS3W-445MB-AG and Canadian Solar CS7N-640MB-AG 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.