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PS475L7GFH-18/VBH vs PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW 5 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH vs Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW

PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
475 Wp 23.27 % Back Contact Bifacial
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PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW
730 Wp 23.50 % HJT Bifacial
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The verdict

13 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 255 W more power. 5 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
5 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

13 of 18 parameters
Parameter PS475L7GFH-18/VBH PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW Difference
Rated power 475 Wp 730 Wp 255 W more power
Weight 23.5 kg 37.9 kg 14.4 kg lighter
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs 15 yrs longer
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.240 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Open-circuit voltage 40.11 V 50.42 V 10.31 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.01 A 18.33 A 3.32 A apart
Module area 2.041 m² 3.106 m² 1.065 m² apart
Module efficiency 23.27 % 23.50 % 0.23 pp more efficient
Cell technology Back Contact HJT Back Contact vs HJT
Voltage at max power 33.20 V 42.35 V 9.15 V apart
Current at max power 14.31 A 17.24 A 2.93 A apart
Weight per kWp 49.5 kg/kWp 51.9 kg/kWp 2.4 kg/kWp lighter
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 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
PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
16,061 kWh
PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW
24,588 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,527 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario PS475L7GFH-18/VBH PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 475 W 730 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 96.1% of rated power 456 W 704 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 92.2% of rated power 438 W 677 W
Hot roof 70 °C 88.3% of rated power 419 W 651 W
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Full specification

Parameter PS475L7GFH-18/VBH PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 475 Wp 730 Wp +255 W for PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW
Module efficiency 23.27 % 23.50 % +0.23 pp for PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW
Power density 232.7 Wp/m² 235.0 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 40.11 V 50.42 V 10.31 V apart
Voltage at max power 33.20 V 42.35 V 9.15 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.01 A 18.33 A 3.32 A apart
Current at max power 14.31 A 17.24 A 2.93 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.240 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW
Mechanical
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.041 m² 3.106 m² 1.065 m² apart
Weight 23.5 kg 37.9 kg -14.4 kg for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Weight per kWp 49.5 kg/kWp 51.9 kg/kWp -2.4 kg/kWp for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs +15 yrs for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.38 %/yr Effectively the same
Technology
Cell technology Back Contact HJT Back Contact vs HJT
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count - 132 Not published by Phono Solar
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,013 panels
Efficiency
#1,199 vs #715
PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW leads by 484 places
Power density
#1,185 vs #799
PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW leads by 386 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #13
PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW leads by 498 places
Weight
#2,997 vs #5,324
PS475L7GFH-18/VBH leads by 2,327 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,418 vs #199
PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW leads by 3,219 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH or Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW?
According to our database: Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW has higher module efficiency (23.50% vs 23.27%); Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW 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 Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH and Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH has a module efficiency of 23.27%, while Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW is 23.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH use vs Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH uses Back Contact cells; Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW uses HJT. 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 Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH and Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH has a 30 years power warranty; Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW 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 Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH and Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW bifacial panels?
Both Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH and Phono Solar PS730M13GFH-22/WSHW 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.