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LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W vs JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN 5 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W vs Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN

Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W
Leapton
LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W
500 Wp 23.10 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
435 Wp 21.77 % TOPCon
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The verdict

LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.33 pp more efficient. 5 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
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What actually differs

14 of 19 parameters
Parameter LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN Difference
Module efficiency 23.10 % 21.77 % 1.33 pp more efficient
Rated power 500 Wp 435 Wp 65 W more power
Power density 231.0 Wp/m² 217.7 Wp/m² 13.3 Wp/m² higher
Weight 26.0 kg 21.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 43.50 V 39.36 V 4.14 V apart
Module area 2.165 m² 1.998 m² 0.167 m² apart
Weight per kWp 52.0 kg/kWp 48.3 kg/kWp 3.7 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Cell count 120 108 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 35.92 V 32.78 V 3.14 V apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Short-circuit current 14.44 A 13.72 A 0.72 A apart
Dimensions 1909x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 1909x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Current at max power 13.92 A 13.27 A 0.65 A apart
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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
LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W
16,776 kWh
JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
14,595 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,181 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 500 W 435 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 478 W 416 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 455 W 397 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 433 W 378 W
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Full specification

Parameter LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 500 Wp 435 Wp +65 W for LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W
Module efficiency 23.10 % 21.77 % +1.33 pp for LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W
Power density 231.0 Wp/m² 217.7 Wp/m² +13.3 Wp/m² for LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W
Open-circuit voltage 43.50 V 39.36 V 4.14 V apart
Voltage at max power 35.92 V 32.78 V 3.14 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.44 A 13.72 A 0.72 A apart
Current at max power 13.92 A 13.27 A 0.65 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
Mechanical
Dimensions 1909x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 1909x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.165 m² 1.998 m² 0.167 m² apart
Weight 26.0 kg 21.0 kg -5.0 kg for JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
Weight per kWp 52.0 kg/kWp 48.3 kg/kWp -3.7 kg/kWp for JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN
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 TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 120 108 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#1,617 vs #7,297
LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W leads by 5,680 places
Power density
#1,678 vs #7,129
LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W leads by 5,451 places
Heat behaviour
#6,152 vs #2,220
JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN leads by 3,932 places
Weight
#5,449 vs #2,142
JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN leads by 3,307 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,892 vs #7,631
LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W leads by 3,739 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W or Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN?
According to our database: Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500 W has higher module efficiency (23.10% vs 21.77%); Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°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 Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W and Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN?
Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500 W has a module efficiency of 23.10%, while Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN is 21.77%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W use vs Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN?
Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500 W uses TOPCon cells; Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN 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 Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W and Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN?
Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500 W has a 30 years power warranty; Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN 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 Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500W and Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN bifacial panels?
Leapton LP182*182-M-60-NB-500 W is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Jinko Solar JKM435N-54HL4R-B-F8-EN 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.