132-610-THGB-G12R vs 590 TB M10_1A 6 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R vs Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A

Q: Which panel is better: Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R or Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

According to our database: Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has higher module efficiency (22.83% vs 22.58%); Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.300%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

Q: What is the efficiency of Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R has a module efficiency of 22.58%, while Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A is 22.83%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

Q: What cell technology does Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R use vs Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R uses N-type cells; Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A uses TOPCon. 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 Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R has a 30 years power warranty; Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A 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 Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A bifacial panels?

Both Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A 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.

Premier Energies

PE-132-610-THGB-G12R

610 Wp 22.58 % N-type Bifacial

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Premier Energies

PE-590 TB M10_1A

590 Wp 22.83 % TOPCon Bifacial

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The verdict

590 TB M10_1A leads on the differences that matter

The largest is weight: 5.5 kg lighter. 6 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 13 differences

How alike are they

6 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical

identical differs

What actually differs

13 of 19 parameters

Parameter 132-610-THGB-G12R 590 TB M10_1A Difference

Weight 33.5 kg 28.0 kg 5.5 kg lighter

Weight per kWp 54.9 kg/kWp 47.5 kg/kWp 7.5 kg/kWp lighter

Rated power 610 Wp 590 Wp 20 W more power

Module area 2.701 m² 2.583 m² 0.118 m² apart

Short-circuit current 15.62 A 14.04 A 1.58 A apart

Module efficiency 22.58 % 22.83 % 0.25 pp more efficient

Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat

Cell technology N-type TOPCon N-type vs TOPCon

Open-circuit voltage 49.06 V 51.42 V 2.36 V apart

Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart

Voltage at max power 41.39 V 44.15 V 2.76 V apart

Current at max power 14.74 A 13.37 A 1.37 A apart

Dimensions 2382x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x35 mm 2382x1134x35 mm vs 2278x1134x35 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

132-610-THGB-G12R

20,467 kWh

590 TB M10_1A

19,796 kWh

Lifetime gap

671 kWh

Output when it is hot

Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees

Scenario 132-610-THGB-G12R 590 TB M10_1A

Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 610 W 590 W

Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 583 W 563 W

Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 557 W 537 W

Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 530 W 510 W

Full specification

Parameter 132-610-THGB-G12R 590 TB M10_1A Difference

Power and efficiency

Rated power 610 Wp 590 Wp +20 W for 132-610-THGB-G12R

Module efficiency 22.58 % 22.83 % +0.25 pp for 590 TB M10_1A

Power density 225.8 Wp/m² 228.4 Wp/m² Effectively the same

Open-circuit voltage 49.06 V 51.42 V 2.36 V apart

Voltage at max power 41.39 V 44.15 V 2.76 V apart

Short-circuit current 15.62 A 14.04 A 1.58 A apart

Current at max power 14.74 A 13.37 A 1.37 A apart

Temperature

Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for 132-610-THGB-G12R

Mechanical

Dimensions 2382x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x35 mm 2382x1134x35 mm vs 2278x1134x35 mm

Module area 2.701 m² 2.583 m² 0.118 m² apart

Weight 33.5 kg 28.0 kg -5.5 kg for 590 TB M10_1A

Weight per kWp 54.9 kg/kWp 47.5 kg/kWp -7.5 kg/kWp for 590 TB M10_1A

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 TOPCon N-type vs TOPCon

Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same

Cell count 132 144 12 cells apart

Bifacial Yes Yes Same

Against the whole database

14,129 panels

Efficiency

#3,887 vs #2,738

590 TB M10_1A leads by 1,149 places

Power density

#3,788 vs #2,653

590 TB M10_1A leads by 1,135 places

Heat behaviour

#2,220 vs #6,152

132-610-THGB-G12R leads by 3,932 places

Weight

#9,375 vs #1,689

590 TB M10_1A leads by 7,686 places

Warranty

#21 vs #21

Tied - the same position in the database

Overall

#3,381 vs #3,701

132-610-THGB-G12R leads by 320 places

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R or Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

According to our database: Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has higher module efficiency (22.83% vs 22.58%); Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.300%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.

What is the efficiency of Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R has a module efficiency of 22.58%, while Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A is 22.83%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.

What cell technology does Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R use vs Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R uses N-type cells; Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A uses TOPCon. 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 Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A?

Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R has a 30 years power warranty; Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A 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 Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A bifacial panels?

Both Premier Energies PE-132-610-THGB-G12R and Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A 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.

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.