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Black 455 LS-TA2 vs Transparent 455 LS-TA2 18 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 vs IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2

IBC Solar
Black 455 LS-TA2
455 Wp 22.80 % Bifacial
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VS
IBC Solar
Transparent 455 LS-TA2
455 Wp 22.80 % Back Contact Bifacial
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The verdict

Identical on every published parameter

All 18 comparable parameters agree, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it. Two records this alike are usually one panel sold under two names, or two bins of the same production line - decide on price and on who you would rather buy from.

How alike are they
18 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

0 of 18 parameters

Every comparable parameter agrees. The full specification is below.

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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 (-0.290 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
Black 455 LS-TA2
15,266 kWh
Transparent 455 LS-TA2
15,266 kWh
Lifetime gap
No difference
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario Black 455 LS-TA2 Transparent 455 LS-TA2
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 455 W 455 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 435 W 435 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 415 W 415 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 396 W 396 W
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Full specification

Parameter Black 455 LS-TA2 Transparent 455 LS-TA2 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 455 Wp 455 Wp Same
Module efficiency 22.80 % 22.80 % Same
Power density 227.7 Wp/m² 227.7 Wp/m² Same
Open-circuit voltage 40.45 V 40.45 V Same
Voltage at max power 34.11 V 34.11 V Same
Short-circuit current 14.24 A 14.24 A Same
Current at max power 13.34 A 13.34 A Same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 1.998 m² 1.998 m² Same
Weight 24.5 kg 24.5 kg Same
Weight per kWp 53.8 kg/kWp 53.8 kg/kWp Same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 25 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology - Back Contact Not published by IBC Solar
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 108 108 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#2,714 vs #2,714
Tied - the same position in the database
Power density
#2,888 vs #2,888
Tied - the same position in the database
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#7,897 vs #7,897
Tied - the same position in the database
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,669 vs #5,669
Tied - the same position in the database
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 or IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2?
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 IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 and IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2?
IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 has a module efficiency of 22.80%, while IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2 is 22.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 use vs IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2?
IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 uses Monocrystalline cells; IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2 uses Back Contact. 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 IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 and IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2?
IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 has a 30 years power warranty; IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2 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 IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 and IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2 bifacial panels?
Both IBC Solar Black 455 LS-TA2 and IBC Solar Transparent 455 LS-TA2 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.