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Semi-Clear Framed 455 W vs Framed Transparent 505 7 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 W vs Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505

Solitek
SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 W
455 Wp 22.77 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Solitek
SOLID Framed Transparent 505
505 Wp 22.31 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

Framed Transparent 505 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 50 W more power. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter Semi-Clear Framed 455 W Framed Transparent 505 Difference
Rated power 455 Wp 505 Wp 50 W more power
Weight 36.0 kg 29.0 kg 7.0 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 79.1 kg/kWp 57.4 kg/kWp 21.7 kg/kWp lighter
Module efficiency 22.77 % 22.31 % 0.46 pp more efficient
Open-circuit voltage 34.82 V 42.28 V 7.46 V apart
Module area 1.998 m² 2.263 m² 0.265 m² apart
Short-circuit current 15.97 A 14.25 A 1.72 A apart
Power density 227.7 Wp/m² 223.1 Wp/m² 4.6 Wp/m² higher
Voltage at max power 29.71 V 36.47 V 6.76 V apart
Cell count 96 120 24 cells apart
Current at max power 15.31 A 13.85 A 1.46 A apart
Dimensions 1762x1134x40 mm 1996x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x40 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.
Semi-Clear Framed 455 W
15,480 kWh
Framed Transparent 505
17,181 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,701 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario Semi-Clear Framed 455 W Framed Transparent 505
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 455 W 505 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 435 W 482 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 414 W 460 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 394 W 437 W
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Full specification

Parameter Semi-Clear Framed 455 W Framed Transparent 505 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 455 Wp 505 Wp +50 W for Framed Transparent 505
Module efficiency 22.77 % 22.31 % +0.46 pp for Semi-Clear Framed 455 W
Power density 227.7 Wp/m² 223.1 Wp/m² +4.6 Wp/m² for Semi-Clear Framed 455 W
Open-circuit voltage 34.82 V 42.28 V 7.46 V apart
Voltage at max power 29.71 V 36.47 V 6.76 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.97 A 14.25 A 1.72 A apart
Current at max power 15.31 A 13.85 A 1.46 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.300 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x40 mm 1996x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x40 mm vs 1996x1134x30 mm
Module area 1.998 m² 2.263 m² 0.265 m² apart
Weight 36.0 kg 29.0 kg -7.0 kg for Framed Transparent 505
Weight per kWp 79.1 kg/kWp 57.4 kg/kWp -21.7 kg/kWp for Framed Transparent 505
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.31 %/yr 0.31 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 96 120 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#3,073 vs #5,082
Semi-Clear Framed 455 W leads by 2,009 places
Power density
#2,888 vs #5,068
Semi-Clear Framed 455 W leads by 2,180 places
Heat behaviour
#6,093 vs #6,093
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#13,709 vs #11,209
Framed Transparent 505 leads by 2,500 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,009 vs #3,634
Framed Transparent 505 leads by 1,375 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 W or Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
According to our database: Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 W has higher module efficiency (22.77% 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 Semi-Clear Framed 455 W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 W has a module efficiency of 22.77%, 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 Semi-Clear Framed 455 W use vs Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 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 Semi-Clear Framed 455 W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505?
Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 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 Semi-Clear Framed 455 W and Solitek SOLID Framed Transparent 505 bifacial panels?
Both Solitek SOLID Semi-Clear Framed 455 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.