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LR8-66HYD-670M vs LR7-54HJD-500M 4 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M vs Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M

Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M
LR8-66HYD-670M
670 Wp 24.80 % Back Contact Bifacial Incomplete
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VS
Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M
LR7-54HJD-500M
500 Wp 24.50 % Back Contact Bifacial
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The verdict

14 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 170 W more power. 4 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
4 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
01

What actually differs

14 of 18 parameters
Parameter LR8-66HYD-670M LR7-54HJD-500M Difference
Rated power 670 Wp 500 Wp 170 W more power
Weight 33.5 kg 23.5 kg 10.0 kg lighter
Product warranty 12 yrs 30 yrs 18 yrs longer
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.240 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Open-circuit voltage 50.12 V 41.35 V 8.77 V apart
Module area 2.701 m² 2.041 m² 0.660 m² apart
Module efficiency 24.80 % 24.50 % 0.30 pp more efficient
Short-circuit current 16.86 A 15.30 A 1.56 A apart
Weight per kWp 50.0 kg/kWp 47.0 kg/kWp 3.0 kg/kWp lighter
Power density 248.0 Wp/m² 245.0 Wp/m² 3.1 Wp/m² higher
Voltage at max power 41.38 V 34.17 V 7.21 V apart
Cell count 132 108 24 cells apart
Current at max power 16.19 A 14.63 A 1.56 A apart
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1800x1134x30 mm
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
A 1.0% first-year loss then 0.40% a year, assumed for both panels, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
LR8-66HYD-670M
22,480 kWh
LR7-54HJD-500M
16,776 kWh
Lifetime gap
5,704 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario LR8-66HYD-670M LR7-54HJD-500M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 670 W 500 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 96.1% of rated power 644 W 482 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 92.2% of rated power 618 W 464 W
Hot roof 70 °C 88.3% of rated power 592 W 446 W
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Full specification

Parameter LR8-66HYD-670M LR7-54HJD-500M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 670 Wp 500 Wp +170 W for LR8-66HYD-670M
Module efficiency 24.80 % 24.50 % +0.30 pp for LR8-66HYD-670M
Power density 248.0 Wp/m² 245.0 Wp/m² +3.1 Wp/m² for LR8-66HYD-670M
Open-circuit voltage 50.12 V 41.35 V 8.77 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.38 V 34.17 V 7.21 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.86 A 15.30 A 1.56 A apart
Current at max power 16.19 A 14.63 A 1.56 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.240 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for LR7-54HJD-500M
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1800x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.701 m² 2.041 m² 0.660 m² apart
Weight 33.5 kg 23.5 kg -10.0 kg for LR7-54HJD-500M
Weight per kWp 50.0 kg/kWp 47.0 kg/kWp -3.0 kg/kWp for LR7-54HJD-500M
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 30 yrs +18 yrs for LR7-54HJD-500M
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation - 0.35 %/yr Not published by Longi Solar
Technology
Cell technology Back Contact Back Contact Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 108 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#12 vs #74
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 62 places
Power density
#14 vs #77
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 63 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #13
LR7-54HJD-500M leads by 498 places
Weight
#3,317 vs #1,450
LR7-54HJD-500M leads by 1,867 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#490 vs #1,611
LR8-66HYD-670M leads by 1,121 places
05

More useful comparisons

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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M or Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M?
According to our database: Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M has higher module efficiency (24.80% vs 24.50%); Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M 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 LR8-66HYD-670M and Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M?
Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M has a module efficiency of 24.80%, while Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M is 24.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M use vs Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M?
Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M uses Back Contact cells; Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M 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 LR8-66HYD-670M and Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M?
Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M has a 30 years power warranty; Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M 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 LR8-66HYD-670M and Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M bifacial panels?
Both Longi Solar LR8-66HYD-670M and Longi Solar LR7-54HJD-500M 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.