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PS475L7GFH-18/VBH vs NS-730MH-132 2 of 17 identical Swap Change panels

Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH vs Phono Solar NS-730MH-132

PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
475 Wp 23.27 % Back Contact Bifacial
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NS-730MH-132
730 Wp 23.50 % N-type Incomplete
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The verdict

PS475L7GFH-18/VBH leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 255 W more power. 2 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 2 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

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How alike are they
2 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 17 parameters
Parameter PS475L7GFH-18/VBH NS-730MH-132 Difference
Rated power 475 Wp 730 Wp 255 W more power
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs 5 yrs longer
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Weight 23.5 kg 34.0 kg 10.5 kg lighter
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs 15 yrs longer
Open-circuit voltage 40.11 V 50.16 V 10.05 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.01 A 18.19 A 3.18 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 N-type Back Contact vs N-type
Weight per kWp 49.5 kg/kWp 46.6 kg/kWp 2.9 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 33.20 V 42.19 V 8.99 V apart
Current at max power 14.31 A 17.31 A 3.00 A apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x30 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
PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
15,937 kWh
NS-730MH-132
24,493 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,556 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario PS475L7GFH-18/VBH NS-730MH-132
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 475 W 730 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 456 W 698 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 438 W 666 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 419 W 635 W
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Full specification

Parameter PS475L7GFH-18/VBH NS-730MH-132 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 475 Wp 730 Wp +255 W for NS-730MH-132
Module efficiency 23.27 % 23.50 % +0.23 pp for NS-730MH-132
Power density 232.7 Wp/m² 235.0 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 40.11 V 50.16 V 10.05 V apart
Voltage at max power 33.20 V 42.19 V 8.99 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.01 A 18.19 A 3.18 A apart
Current at max power 14.31 A 17.31 A 3.00 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Mechanical
Dimensions 1800x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x30 mm 1800x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x30 mm
Module area 2.041 m² 3.106 m² 1.065 m² apart
Weight 23.5 kg 34.0 kg -10.5 kg for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Weight per kWp 49.5 kg/kWp 46.6 kg/kWp -2.9 kg/kWp for NS-730MH-132
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 30 yrs 15 yrs +15 yrs for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs +5 yrs for PS475L7GFH-18/VBH
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr - Not published by Phono Solar
Technology
Cell technology Back Contact N-type Back Contact vs N-type
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count - 132 Not published by Phono Solar
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,013 panels
Efficiency
#1,199 vs #715
NS-730MH-132 leads by 484 places
Power density
#1,185 vs #799
NS-730MH-132 leads by 386 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #2,165
PS475L7GFH-18/VBH leads by 1,654 places
Weight
#2,997 vs #1,226
NS-730MH-132 leads by 1,771 places
Warranty
#21 vs #9,777
PS475L7GFH-18/VBH leads by 9,756 places
Overall
#3,418 vs #392
NS-730MH-132 leads by 3,026 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 NS-730MH-132?
According to our database: Phono Solar NS-730MH-132 has higher module efficiency (23.50% vs 23.27%); Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.290%/°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 NS-730MH-132?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH has a module efficiency of 23.27%, while Phono Solar NS-730MH-132 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 NS-730MH-132?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH uses Back Contact cells; Phono Solar NS-730MH-132 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 Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH and Phono Solar NS-730MH-132?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH has a 30 years power warranty; Phono Solar NS-730MH-132 has a 25 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 NS-730MH-132 bifacial panels?
Phono Solar PS475L7GFH-18/VBH is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Phono Solar NS-730MH-132 is monofacial. Bifacial panels work best on ground mounts or raised structures with a light-coloured surface underneath.

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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.