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White 720W vs Transparent 505 5 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Solitek SOLID Framed White 720W vs Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505

Solitek
SOLID Framed White 720W
720 Wp 23.18 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Solitek
SOLID Framed Transparent 505
505 Wp 22.31 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

White 720W leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.87 pp more efficient. 5 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

14 of 19 parameters
Parameter White 720W Transparent 505 Difference
Module efficiency 23.18 % 22.31 % 0.87 pp more efficient
Rated power 720 Wp 505 Wp 215 W more power
Weight 37.5 kg 29.0 kg 8.5 kg lighter
Product warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs 5 yrs longer
Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 223.1 Wp/m² 8.7 Wp/m² higher
Weight per kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 57.4 kg/kWp 5.3 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 49.03 V 42.28 V 6.75 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.48 A 14.25 A 4.23 A apart
Module area 3.106 m² 2.263 m² 0.843 m² apart
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.31 %/yr 0.09 %/yr slower
Voltage at max power 41.27 V 36.47 V 4.80 V apart
Current at max power 17.45 A 13.85 A 3.60 A apart
Cell count 132 120 12 cells apart
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 1996x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 1996x1134x30 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 (-0.300 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
White 720W
24,157 kWh
Transparent 505
17,181 kWh
Lifetime gap
6,976 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario White 720W Transparent 505
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 720 W 505 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 688 W 482 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 655 W 460 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 623 W 437 W
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Full specification

Parameter White 720W Transparent 505 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 720 Wp 505 Wp +215 W for White 720W
Module efficiency 23.18 % 22.31 % +0.87 pp for White 720W
Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 223.1 Wp/m² +8.7 Wp/m² for White 720W
Open-circuit voltage 49.03 V 42.28 V 6.75 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.27 V 36.47 V 4.80 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.48 A 14.25 A 4.23 A apart
Current at max power 17.45 A 13.85 A 3.60 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.300 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 1996x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 1996x1134x30 mm
Module area 3.106 m² 2.263 m² 0.843 m² apart
Weight 37.5 kg 29.0 kg -8.5 kg for Transparent 505
Weight per kWp 52.1 kg/kWp 57.4 kg/kWp -5.3 kg/kWp for White 720W
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs +5 yrs for Transparent 505
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.31 %/yr -0.09 %/yr for Transparent 505
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 120 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,424 vs #5,082
White 720W leads by 3,658 places
Power density
#1,347 vs #5,068
White 720W leads by 3,721 places
Heat behaviour
#6,093 vs #6,093
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#5,516 vs #11,209
White 720W leads by 5,693 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#78 vs #3,634
White 720W leads by 3,556 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Solitek SOLID Framed White 720W or Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
According to our database: Solitek SOLID Framed White 720 W has higher module efficiency (23.18% vs 22.31%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Solitek SOLID Framed White 720W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
Solitek SOLID Framed White 720 W has a module efficiency of 23.18%, while Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505 is 22.31%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Solitek SOLID Framed White 720W use vs Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
Solitek SOLID Framed White 720 W uses TOPCon cells; Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505 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 Solitek SOLID Framed White 720W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
Solitek SOLID Framed White 720 W has a 30 years power warranty; Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505 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 Solitek SOLID Framed White 720W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505 bifacial panels?
Both Solitek SOLID Framed White 720 W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505 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.