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CS7N-730TB-AG vs CS6L-455MS 3 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG vs Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS

Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG
CS7N-730TB-AG
730 Wp 23.50 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS
CS6L-455MS
455 Wp 21.10 % PERC
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The verdict

CS7N-730TB-AG leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.40 pp more efficient. 3 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

16 of 19 parameters
Parameter CS7N-730TB-AG CS6L-455MS Difference
Module efficiency 23.50 % 21.10 % 2.40 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.340 %/°C 0.050 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 730 Wp 455 Wp 275 W more power
Power density 235.0 Wp/m² 210.8 Wp/m² 24.2 Wp/m² higher
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs 5 yrs longer
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.55 %/yr 0.15 %/yr slower
Weight 37.8 kg 24.2 kg 13.6 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 49.10 V 41.20 V 7.90 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.79 A 13.95 A 4.84 A apart
Module area 3.106 m² 2.158 m² 0.948 m² apart
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Voltage at max power 41.20 V 34.60 V 6.60 V apart
Current at max power 17.75 A 13.17 A 4.58 A apart
Cell count 132 120 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 1903x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 1903x1134x30 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
CS7N-730TB-AG
24,493 kWh
CS6L-455MS
14,746 kWh
Lifetime gap
9,747 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario CS7N-730TB-AG CS6L-455MS
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 730 W 455 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.9% of rated power 698 W 432 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.8% of rated power 666 W 409 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.7% of rated power 635 W 385 W
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Full specification

Parameter CS7N-730TB-AG CS6L-455MS Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 730 Wp 455 Wp +275 W for CS7N-730TB-AG
Module efficiency 23.50 % 21.10 % +2.40 pp for CS7N-730TB-AG
Power density 235.0 Wp/m² 210.8 Wp/m² +24.2 Wp/m² for CS7N-730TB-AG
Open-circuit voltage 49.10 V 41.20 V 7.90 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.20 V 34.60 V 6.60 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.79 A 13.95 A 4.84 A apart
Current at max power 17.75 A 13.17 A 4.58 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.340 %/°C +0.050 %/°C for CS7N-730TB-AG
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 1903x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 1903x1134x30 mm
Module area 3.106 m² 2.158 m² 0.948 m² apart
Weight 37.8 kg 24.2 kg -13.6 kg for CS6L-455MS
Weight per kWp 51.8 kg/kWp 53.2 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs +5 yrs for CS7N-730TB-AG
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.55 %/yr -0.15 %/yr for CS7N-730TB-AG
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 120 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#716 vs #9,297
CS7N-730TB-AG leads by 8,581 places
Power density
#800 vs #9,534
CS7N-730TB-AG leads by 8,734 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #8,778
CS7N-730TB-AG leads by 6,613 places
Weight
#5,151 vs #7,011
CS7N-730TB-AG leads by 1,860 places
Warranty
#21 vs #9,798
CS7N-730TB-AG leads by 9,777 places
Overall
#312 vs #10,780
CS7N-730TB-AG leads by 10,468 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG or Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS?
According to our database: Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG has higher module efficiency (23.50% vs 21.10%); Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.340%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS?
Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG has a module efficiency of 23.50%, while Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS is 21.10%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG use vs Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS?
Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG uses TOPCon cells; Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS 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 CS7N-730TB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS?
Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG has a 30 years power warranty; Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS 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 Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG and Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS bifacial panels?
Canadian Solar CS7N-730TB-AG is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Canadian Solar CS6L-455MS 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.