Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 vs Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700
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The verdict
9 differences, and they point both ways
The largest is rated power: 85 W more power. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.
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9 of 19 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
GS12R-T132-GF-615
GS12-T132-GF-700
Difference
Rated power
615 Wp
700 Wp
85 W more power
Weight
33.7 kg
38.1 kg
4.4 kg lighter
Temperature coefficient
-0.300 %/°C
-0.280 %/°C
0.020 %/°C better in heat
Short-circuit current
15.89 A
18.16 A
2.27 A apart
Module area
2.701 m²
3.106 m²
0.405 m² apart
Module efficiency
22.76 %
22.53 %
0.23 pp more efficient
Current at max power
15.04 A
17.14 A
2.10 A apart
Open-circuit voltage
49.30 V
47.60 V
1.70 V apart
Dimensions
2382x1134x30 mm
2384x1303x33 mm
2382x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 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
GS12R-T132-GF-615
20,634 kWh
GS12-T132-GF-700
23,486 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,852 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario
GS12R-T132-GF-615
GS12-T132-GF-700
Standard test conditions
25 °C
100.0% of rated power
615 W
700 W
Cool, bright day
40 °C
95.5% of rated power
587 W
671 W
Typical summer roof
55 °C
91.0% of rated power
560 W
641 W
Hot roof
70 °C
86.5% of rated power
532 W
612 W
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Full specification
Parameter
GS12R-T132-GF-615
GS12-T132-GF-700
Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power
615 Wp
700 Wp
+85 W for GS12-T132-GF-700
Module efficiency
22.76 %
22.53 %
+0.23 pp for GS12R-T132-GF-615
Power density
227.7 Wp/m²
225.3 Wp/m²
Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage
49.30 V
47.60 V
1.70 V apart
Voltage at max power
40.90 V
40.84 V
Effectively the same
Short-circuit current
15.89 A
18.16 A
2.27 A apart
Current at max power
15.04 A
17.14 A
2.10 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient
-0.300 %/°C
-0.280 %/°C
+0.020 %/°C for GS12-T132-GF-700
Mechanical
Dimensions
2382x1134x30 mm
2384x1303x33 mm
2382x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area
2.701 m²
3.106 m²
0.405 m² apart
Weight
33.7 kg
38.1 kg
-4.4 kg for GS12R-T132-GF-615
Weight per kWp
54.8 kg/kWp
54.4 kg/kWp
Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty
12 yrs
12 yrs
Same
Performance warranty
30 yrs
30 yrs
Same
Annual degradation
0.40 %/yr
0.40 %/yr
Same
Technology
Cell technology
TOPCon
TOPCon
Same
Cell type
Monocrystalline
Monocrystalline
Same
Cell count
132
132
Same
Bifacial
Yes
Yes
Same
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14,005 panels
Against the whole database
Efficiency
#3,201
vs
#3,982
GS12R-T132-GF-615 leads by 781 places
Power density
#3,077
vs
#3,989
GS12R-T132-GF-615 leads by 912 places
Heat behaviour
#6,093
vs
#1,309
GS12-T132-GF-700 leads by 4,784 places
Weight
#9,202
vs
#8,726
GS12-T132-GF-700 leads by 476 places
Warranty
#21
vs
#21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#2,968
vs
#1,184
GS12-T132-GF-700 leads by 1,784 places
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Questions about this pairing
Which panel is better: Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 or Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700?
According to our database: Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 has higher module efficiency (22.76% vs 22.53%); Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°C vs -0.300%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 and Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700?
Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 has a module efficiency of 22.76%, while Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700 is 22.53%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 use vs Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700?
Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 uses TOPCon cells; Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700 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 Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 and Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700?
Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 has a 30 years power warranty; Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700 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 Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 and Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700 bifacial panels?
Both Goldi Solar GS12R-T132-GF-615 and Goldi Solar GS12-T132-GF-700 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.
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.