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YH720W-33MHD/MH vs IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 3 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

IBC Solar YH720W-33MHD/MH vs IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1

IBC Solar
YH720W-33MHD/MH
720 Wp 23.18 % TOPCon Bifacial Incomplete
VS
IBC Solar
IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1
445 Wp 22.27 % TOPCon
The verdict

15 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is module efficiency: 0.91 pp more efficient. 3 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
3 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 18 parameters
Parameter YH720W-33MHD/MH IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 Difference
Module efficiency 23.18 % 22.27 % 0.91 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.050 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 720 Wp 445 Wp 275 W more power
Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 222.7 Wp/m² 9.1 Wp/m² higher
Weight 38.0 kg 21.0 kg 17.0 kg lighter
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs 15 yrs longer
Weight per kWp 52.8 kg/kWp 47.2 kg/kWp 5.6 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 49.82 V 39.59 V 10.23 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.13 A 13.93 A 4.20 A apart
Module area 3.106 m² 1.998 m² 1.108 m² apart
Voltage at max power 41.52 V 33.02 V 8.50 V apart
Current at max power 17.34 A 13.48 A 3.86 A apart
Cell count 132 108 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
Declared first-year losses, with 0.40% a year afterwards assumed for both panels, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
YH720W-33MHD/MH
24,157 kWh
IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1
14,931 kWh
Lifetime gap
9,226 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario YH720W-33MHD/MH IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 720 W 445 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.8% of rated power 682 W 425 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.5% of rated power 644 W 405 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.2% of rated power 607 W 385 W
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Full specification

Parameter YH720W-33MHD/MH IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 720 Wp 445 Wp +275 W for YH720W-33MHD/MH
Module efficiency 23.18 % 22.27 % +0.91 pp for YH720W-33MHD/MH
Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 222.7 Wp/m² +9.1 Wp/m² for YH720W-33MHD/MH
Open-circuit voltage 49.82 V 39.59 V 10.23 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.52 V 33.02 V 8.50 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.13 A 13.93 A 4.20 A apart
Current at max power 17.34 A 13.48 A 3.86 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.350 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.050 %/°C for IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Module area 3.106 m² 1.998 m² 1.108 m² apart
Weight 38.0 kg 21.0 kg -17.0 kg for IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1
Weight per kWp 52.8 kg/kWp 47.2 kg/kWp -5.6 kg/kWp for IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs +15 yrs for YH720W-33MHD/MH
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation - 0.40 %/yr Not published by IBC Solar
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 108 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,424 vs #5,481
YH720W-33MHD/MH leads by 4,057 places
Power density
#1,347 vs #5,302
YH720W-33MHD/MH leads by 3,955 places
Heat behaviour
#10,419 vs #6,093
IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 leads by 4,326 places
Weight
#6,459 vs #1,537
IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 leads by 4,922 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#24 vs #8,772
YH720W-33MHD/MH leads by 8,748 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: IBC Solar YH720W-33MHD/MH or IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1?
According to our database: IBC Solar YH720 W-33MHD/MH has higher module efficiency (23.18% vs 22.27%); IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.300%/°C vs -0.350%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of IBC Solar YH720W-33MHD/MH and IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1?
IBC Solar YH720 W-33MHD/MH has a module efficiency of 23.18%, while IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 is 22.27%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does IBC Solar YH720W-33MHD/MH use vs IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1?
IBC Solar YH720 W-33MHD/MH uses TOPCon cells; IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 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 IBC Solar YH720W-33MHD/MH and IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1?
IBC Solar YH720 W-33MHD/MH has a 30 years power warranty; IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 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 YH720W-33MHD/MH and IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 bifacial panels?
IBC Solar YH720 W-33MHD/MH is bifacial (captures light from both faces); IBC Solar IBC Module White 445 MS-TA1 is monofacial. Bifacial panels work best on ground mounts or raised structures with a light-coloured surface underneath.

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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.