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LR7-54HJD-510M vs LR8-66HVD-645M 5 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M vs Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M

Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M
LR7-54HJD-510M
510 Wp 25.00 % Back Contact Bifacial
VS
Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M
LR8-66HVD-645M
645 Wp 23.88 % Back Contact Bifacial
The verdict

LR7-54HJD-510M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.12 pp more efficient. 5 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
5 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

14 of 19 parameters
Parameter LR7-54HJD-510M LR8-66HVD-645M Difference
Module efficiency 25.00 % 23.88 % 1.12 pp more efficient
Rated power 510 Wp 645 Wp 135 W more power
Power density 249.9 Wp/m² 238.8 Wp/m² 11.1 Wp/m² higher
Weight 23.5 kg 33.5 kg 10.0 kg lighter
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs 15 yrs longer
Temperature coefficient -0.240 %/°C -0.260 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 46.1 kg/kWp 51.9 kg/kWp 5.9 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 41.55 V 49.62 V 8.07 V apart
Module area 2.041 m² 2.701 m² 0.660 m² apart
Voltage at max power 34.37 V 40.88 V 6.51 V apart
Cell count 108 132 24 cells apart
Short-circuit current 15.52 A 16.46 A 0.94 A apart
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
Current at max power 14.84 A 15.78 A 0.94 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
LR7-54HJD-510M
17,245 kWh
LR8-66HVD-645M
21,809 kWh
Lifetime gap
4,564 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LR7-54HJD-510M LR8-66HVD-645M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 510 W 645 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 96.1% of rated power 492 W 620 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 92.2% of rated power 473 W 595 W
Hot roof 70 °C 88.3% of rated power 455 W 570 W
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Full specification

Parameter LR7-54HJD-510M LR8-66HVD-645M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 510 Wp 645 Wp +135 W for LR8-66HVD-645M
Module efficiency 25.00 % 23.88 % +1.12 pp for LR7-54HJD-510M
Power density 249.9 Wp/m² 238.8 Wp/m² +11.1 Wp/m² for LR7-54HJD-510M
Open-circuit voltage 41.55 V 49.62 V 8.07 V apart
Voltage at max power 34.37 V 40.88 V 6.51 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.52 A 16.46 A 0.94 A apart
Current at max power 14.84 A 15.78 A 0.94 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.240 %/°C -0.260 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for LR7-54HJD-510M
Mechanical
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.041 m² 2.701 m² 0.660 m² apart
Weight 23.5 kg 33.5 kg -10.0 kg for LR7-54HJD-510M
Weight per kWp 46.1 kg/kWp 51.9 kg/kWp -5.9 kg/kWp for LR7-54HJD-510M
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs +15 yrs for LR7-54HJD-510M
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.35 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology Back Contact Back Contact Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 108 132 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#4 vs #394
LR7-54HJD-510M leads by 390 places
Power density
#7 vs #356
LR7-54HJD-510M leads by 349 places
Heat behaviour
#13 vs #511
LR7-54HJD-510M leads by 498 places
Weight
#979 vs #5,361
LR7-54HJD-510M leads by 4,382 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,144 vs #1,084
LR8-66HVD-645M leads by 60 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M or Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M?
According to our database: Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M has higher module efficiency (25.00% vs 23.88%); Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.240%/°C vs -0.260%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M and Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M?
Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M has a module efficiency of 25.00%, while Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M is 23.88%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M use vs Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M?
Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M uses Back Contact cells; Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M 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 Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M and Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M?
Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M has a 30 years power warranty; Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M 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 Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M and Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M bifacial panels?
Both Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-510M and Longi Solar LR8-66HVD-645M 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.