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1-640 vs 1 640W 18 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 vs Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640W

Heckert Solar
ZEUS 2.1-640
640 Wp 23.70 % N-type Bifacial
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VS
Heckert Solar
ZEUS 2.1 640W
640 Wp 23.70 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

One difference, none of them an advantage

The largest is cell technology: N-type vs TOPCon. 18 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See the one difference
How alike are they
18 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

1 of 19 parameters
Parameter 1-640 1 640W Difference
Cell technology N-type TOPCon N-type vs TOPCon
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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 (-0.280 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
1-640
21,076 kWh
1 640W
21,076 kWh
Lifetime gap
No difference
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 1-640 1 640W
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 640 W 640 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 613 W 613 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 586 W 586 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 559 W 559 W
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Full specification

Parameter 1-640 1 640W Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 640 Wp 640 Wp Same
Module efficiency 23.70 % 23.70 % Same
Power density 236.9 Wp/m² 236.9 Wp/m² Same
Open-circuit voltage 49.75 V 49.75 V Same
Voltage at max power 41.38 V 41.38 V Same
Short-circuit current 16.33 A 16.33 A Same
Current at max power 15.47 A 15.47 A Same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.280 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 2.701 m² 2.701 m² Same
Weight 32.5 kg 32.5 kg Same
Weight per kWp 50.8 kg/kWp 50.8 kg/kWp Same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.45 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology N-type TOPCon N-type vs TOPCon
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 132 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
04

Against the whole database

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Heat behaviour
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Weight
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Warranty
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Overall
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 or Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640W?
According to our database: both panels are closely matched on key specs - the decision often comes down to price and local availability. See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 and Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640W?
Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 has a module efficiency of 23.70%, while Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640 W is 23.70%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 use vs Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640W?
Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 uses N-type cells; Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640 W 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 Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 and Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640W?
Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 has a 30 years power warranty; Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640 W 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 Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 and Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640W bifacial panels?
Both Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1-640 and Heckert Solar ZEUS 2.1 640 W 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.