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590 TB M10_1A vs 132-600-THGB-G12R 5 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A vs Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R

Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A
Premier Energies
PE-590 TB M10_1A
590 Wp 22.83 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Premier Energies
PE-132-600-THGB-G12R
600 Wp 22.21 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

590 TB M10_1A leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.62 pp more efficient. 5 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 14 differences
How alike are they
5 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

14 of 19 parameters
Parameter 590 TB M10_1A 132-600-THGB-G12R Difference
Module efficiency 22.83 % 22.21 % 0.62 pp more efficient
Weight 28.0 kg 33.5 kg 5.5 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 47.5 kg/kWp 55.8 kg/kWp 8.4 kg/kWp lighter
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 222.1 Wp/m² 6.3 Wp/m² higher
Module area 2.583 m² 2.701 m² 0.118 m² apart
Short-circuit current 14.04 A 15.60 A 1.56 A apart
Open-circuit voltage 51.42 V 48.79 V 2.63 V apart
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Cell technology TOPCon N-type TOPCon vs N-type
Rated power 590 Wp 600 Wp 10 W more power
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 44.15 V 41.03 V 3.12 V apart
Current at max power 13.37 A 14.63 A 1.26 A apart
Dimensions 2278x1134x35 mm 2382x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x35 mm vs 2382x1134x35 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
590 TB M10_1A
19,796 kWh
132-600-THGB-G12R
20,131 kWh
Lifetime gap
335 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 590 TB M10_1A 132-600-THGB-G12R
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 590 W 600 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 563 W 574 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 537 W 548 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 510 W 522 W
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Full specification

Parameter 590 TB M10_1A 132-600-THGB-G12R Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 590 Wp 600 Wp +10 W for 132-600-THGB-G12R
Module efficiency 22.83 % 22.21 % +0.62 pp for 590 TB M10_1A
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 222.1 Wp/m² +6.3 Wp/m² for 590 TB M10_1A
Open-circuit voltage 51.42 V 48.79 V 2.63 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.15 V 41.03 V 3.12 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.04 A 15.60 A 1.56 A apart
Current at max power 13.37 A 14.63 A 1.26 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for 132-600-THGB-G12R
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x35 mm 2382x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x35 mm vs 2382x1134x35 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 2.701 m² 0.118 m² apart
Weight 28.0 kg 33.5 kg -5.5 kg for 590 TB M10_1A
Weight per kWp 47.5 kg/kWp 55.8 kg/kWp -8.4 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 TOPCon N-type TOPCon vs N-type
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#2,738 vs #5,817
590 TB M10_1A leads by 3,079 places
Power density
#2,653 vs #5,846
590 TB M10_1A leads by 3,193 places
Heat behaviour
#6,152 vs #2,220
132-600-THGB-G12R leads by 3,932 places
Weight
#1,689 vs #10,301
590 TB M10_1A leads by 8,612 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,701 vs #4,219
590 TB M10_1A leads by 518 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A or Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R?
According to our database: Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has higher module efficiency (22.83% vs 22.21%); Premier Energies PE-132-600-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-590 TB M10_1A and Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R?
Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has a module efficiency of 22.83%, while Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R is 22.21%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A use vs Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R?
Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A uses TOPCon cells; Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R 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 Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A and Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R?
Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has a 30 years power warranty; Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R 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-590 TB M10_1A and Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R bifacial panels?
Both Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A and Premier Energies PE-132-600-THGB-G12R 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.