MNB144(HCBF)-600W vs MNG144(HCBF)-600W 16 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W vs Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W

Q: What is the efficiency of Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W has a module efficiency of 23.23%, while Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W is 23.22%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

Q: What cell technology does Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W use vs Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W uses N-type cells; Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W uses N-type. Modern n-type technologies (TOPCon, HJT, BC) typically deliver higher efficiency and lower degradation compared to older PERC (p-type) cells.

Q: What is the warranty on Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W has a 30 years power warranty; Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W 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.

Q: Are Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W bifacial panels?

Both Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W 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.

Philadelphia Solar

PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W

600 Wp 23.23 % N-type Bifacial

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Philadelphia Solar

PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W

600 Wp 23.22 % N-type Bifacial

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The verdict

MNB144(HCBF)-600W leads on the differences that matter

The largest is weight: 5.5 kg lighter. 16 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they

16 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical

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What actually differs

3 of 19 parameters

Parameter MNB144(HCBF)-600W MNG144(HCBF)-600W Difference

Weight 27.0 kg 32.5 kg 5.5 kg lighter

Weight per kWp 45.0 kg/kWp 54.2 kg/kWp 9.2 kg/kWp lighter

Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2279x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2279x1134x30 mm

What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production

Each panel's own declared degradation curve, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year

Cell temperature

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.

MNB144(HCBF)-600W

20,131 kWh

MNG144(HCBF)-600W

20,131 kWh

Lifetime gap

No difference

Output when it is hot

Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees

Scenario MNB144(HCBF)-600W MNG144(HCBF)-600W

Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 600 W 600 W

Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 574 W 574 W

Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 548 W 548 W

Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 522 W 522 W

Full specification

Parameter MNB144(HCBF)-600W MNG144(HCBF)-600W Difference

Power and efficiency

Rated power 600 Wp 600 Wp Same

Module efficiency 23.23 % 23.22 % Effectively the same

Power density 232.3 Wp/m² 232.2 Wp/m² Effectively the same

Open-circuit voltage 52.21 V 52.18 V Effectively the same

Voltage at max power 44.57 V 44.58 V Effectively the same

Short-circuit current 14.26 A 14.25 A Effectively the same

Current at max power 13.47 A 13.46 A Effectively the same

Temperature

Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same

Mechanical

Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2279x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2279x1134x30 mm

Module area 2.583 m² 2.584 m² Effectively the same

Weight 27.0 kg 32.5 kg -5.5 kg for MNB144(HCBF)-600W

Weight per kWp 45.0 kg/kWp 54.2 kg/kWp -9.2 kg/kWp for MNB144(HCBF)-600W

Warranty and degradation

Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same

Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same

Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same

Technology

Cell technology N-type N-type Same

Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same

Cell count 144 144 Same

Bifacial Yes Yes Same

Against the whole database

14,005 panels

Efficiency

#1,252 vs #1,289

MNB144(HCBF)-600W leads by 37 places

Power density

#1,252 vs #1,332

MNB144(HCBF)-600W leads by 80 places

Heat behaviour

#2,165 vs #2,165

Tied - the same position in the database

Weight

#574 vs #8,370

MNB144(HCBF)-600W leads by 7,796 places

Warranty

#21 vs #21

Tied - the same position in the database

Overall

#2,803 vs #2,971

MNB144(HCBF)-600W leads by 168 places

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W or Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

According to our database: Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600 W has higher module efficiency (23.23% vs 23.22%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

What is the efficiency of Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600 W has a module efficiency of 23.23%, while Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W is 23.22%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

What cell technology does Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W use vs Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600 W uses N-type cells; Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W uses N-type. 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 Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W?

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600 W has a 30 years power warranty; Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W 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 Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W bifacial panels?

Both Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB144(HCBF)-600 W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W 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.