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590 TB M10_1A vs 132-615-THGB-G12R 7 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A vs Premier Energies PE-132-615-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-132-615-THGB-G12R
615 Wp 22.76 % N-type 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. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter 590 TB M10_1A 132-615-THGB-G12R Difference
Weight 28.0 kg 33.5 kg 5.5 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 47.5 kg/kWp 54.5 kg/kWp 7.0 kg/kWp lighter
Rated power 590 Wp 615 Wp 25 W more power
Module area 2.583 m² 2.701 m² 0.118 m² apart
Short-circuit current 14.04 A 15.62 A 1.58 A apart
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Cell technology TOPCon N-type TOPCon vs N-type
Open-circuit voltage 51.42 V 49.20 V 2.22 V apart
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Current at max power 13.37 A 14.79 A 1.42 A apart
Voltage at max power 44.15 V 41.57 V 2.58 V 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
132-615-THGB-G12R
20,634 kWh
Lifetime gap
838 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 590 TB M10_1A 132-615-THGB-G12R
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 590 W 615 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 563 W 588 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 537 W 561 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 510 W 535 W
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Full specification

Parameter 590 TB M10_1A 132-615-THGB-G12R Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 590 Wp 615 Wp +25 W for 132-615-THGB-G12R
Module efficiency 22.83 % 22.76 % Effectively the same
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 227.7 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 51.42 V 49.20 V 2.22 V apart
Voltage at max power 44.15 V 41.57 V 2.58 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.04 A 15.62 A 1.58 A apart
Current at max power 13.37 A 14.79 A 1.42 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for 132-615-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 54.5 kg/kWp -7.0 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 #3,257
590 TB M10_1A leads by 519 places
Power density
#2,653 vs #3,132
590 TB M10_1A leads by 479 places
Heat behaviour
#6,152 vs #2,220
132-615-THGB-G12R leads by 3,932 places
Weight
#1,689 vs #8,895
590 TB M10_1A leads by 7,206 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,701 vs #2,997
132-615-THGB-G12R leads by 704 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-132-615-THGB-G12R?
According to our database: Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has higher module efficiency (22.83% vs 22.76%); Premier Energies PE-132-615-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-132-615-THGB-G12R?
Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has a module efficiency of 22.83%, while Premier Energies PE-132-615-THGB-G12R is 22.76%. 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-132-615-THGB-G12R?
Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A uses TOPCon cells; Premier Energies PE-132-615-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-132-615-THGB-G12R?
Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A has a 30 years power warranty; Premier Energies PE-132-615-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-132-615-THGB-G12R bifacial panels?
Both Premier Energies PE-590 TB M10_1A and Premier Energies PE-132-615-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.