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MNG144(HCBF)-600W vs MNB156(HCBF)-630W 10 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W vs Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W

Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W
Philadelphia Solar
PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W
600 Wp 23.22 % N-type Bifacial
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Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W
Philadelphia Solar
PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W
630 Wp 22.57 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

MNG144(HCBF)-600W leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.65 pp more efficient. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter MNG144(HCBF)-600W MNB156(HCBF)-630W Difference
Module efficiency 23.22 % 22.57 % 0.65 pp more efficient
Rated power 600 Wp 630 Wp 30 W more power
Power density 232.2 Wp/m² 225.5 Wp/m² 6.7 Wp/m² higher
Module area 2.584 m² 2.794 m² 0.210 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 52.18 V 55.95 V 3.77 V apart
Cell count 144 156 12 cells apart
Weight per kWp 54.2 kg/kWp 51.6 kg/kWp 2.6 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 44.58 V 47.27 V 2.69 V apart
Dimensions 2279x1134x30 mm 2464x1134x35 mm 2279x1134x30 mm vs 2464x1134x35 mm
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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
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.
MNG144(HCBF)-600W
20,131 kWh
MNB156(HCBF)-630W
21,138 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,007 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario MNG144(HCBF)-600W MNB156(HCBF)-630W
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 600 W 630 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 574 W 603 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 548 W 575 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 522 W 548 W
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Full specification

Parameter MNG144(HCBF)-600W MNB156(HCBF)-630W Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 600 Wp 630 Wp +30 W for MNB156(HCBF)-630W
Module efficiency 23.22 % 22.57 % +0.65 pp for MNG144(HCBF)-600W
Power density 232.2 Wp/m² 225.5 Wp/m² +6.7 Wp/m² for MNG144(HCBF)-600W
Open-circuit voltage 52.18 V 55.95 V 3.77 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.58 V 47.27 V 2.69 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.25 A 14.10 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 13.46 A 13.33 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2279x1134x30 mm 2464x1134x35 mm 2279x1134x30 mm vs 2464x1134x35 mm
Module area 2.584 m² 2.794 m² 0.210 m² apart
Weight 32.5 kg 32.5 kg Same
Weight per kWp 54.2 kg/kWp 51.6 kg/kWp -2.6 kg/kWp for MNB156(HCBF)-630W
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 144 156 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,289 vs #3,882
MNG144(HCBF)-600W leads by 2,593 places
Power density
#1,332 vs #3,891
MNG144(HCBF)-600W leads by 2,559 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#8,370 vs #4,960
MNB156(HCBF)-630W leads by 3,410 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#2,971 vs #2,616
MNB156(HCBF)-630W leads by 355 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W or Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W?
According to our database: Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W has higher module efficiency (23.22% vs 22.57%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W?
Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W has a module efficiency of 23.22%, while Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630 W is 22.57%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600W use vs Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W?
Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W uses N-type cells; Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630 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-MNG144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W?
Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W has a 30 years power warranty; Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630 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-MNG144(HCBF)-600W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630W bifacial panels?
Both Philadelphia Solar PS-MNG144(HCBF)-600 W and Philadelphia Solar PS-MNB156(HCBF)-630 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.