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640 vs 615 13 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615

Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640
Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640
640 Wp 22.90 % N-type Bifacial
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Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615
Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615
615 Wp 22.00 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

640 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.90 pp more efficient. 13 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
13 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

6 of 19 parameters
Parameter 640 615 Difference
Module efficiency 22.90 % 22.00 % 0.90 pp more efficient
Power density 229.2 Wp/m² 220.3 Wp/m² 9.0 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 640 Wp 615 Wp 25 W more power
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 55.3 kg/kWp 57.6 kg/kWp 2.2 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 57.79 V 56.39 V 1.40 V apart
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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
640
21,592 kWh
615
20,749 kWh
Lifetime gap
843 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 640 615
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 640 W 615 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 612 W 587 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 584 W 560 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 556 W 532 W
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Full specification

Parameter 640 615 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 640 Wp 615 Wp +25 W for 640
Module efficiency 22.90 % 22.00 % +0.90 pp for 640
Power density 229.2 Wp/m² 220.3 Wp/m² +9.0 Wp/m² for 640
Open-circuit voltage 57.79 V 56.39 V 1.40 V apart
Voltage at max power 48.28 V 47.30 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 13.99 A 13.71 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 13.26 A 13.00 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for 640
Mechanical
Dimensions 2462x1134x35 mm 2462x1134x35 mm Same
Module area 2.792 m² 2.792 m² Same
Weight 35.4 kg 35.4 kg Same
Weight per kWp 55.3 kg/kWp 57.6 kg/kWp -2.2 kg/kWp for 640
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.33 %/yr 0.33 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology N-type N-type Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 156 156 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#2,359 vs #6,517
640 leads by 4,158 places
Power density
#2,368 vs #6,298
640 leads by 3,930 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #6,093
640 leads by 3,928 places
Weight
#9,773 vs #11,282
640 leads by 1,509 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#2,116 vs #3,874
640 leads by 1,758 places
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More useful comparisons

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Same series, other bin
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 645
One difference: module efficiency
Same series, other bin
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 635
2 differences, the largest is temperature coefficient
Same series, other bin
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 630
4 differences, the largest is module efficiency
Same series, other bin
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 625
4 differences, the largest is module efficiency
Same series, other bin
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 620
5 differences, the largest is module efficiency
Same series, other bin
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 610
7 differences, the largest is module efficiency
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 or Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615?
According to our database: Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 has higher module efficiency (22.90% vs 22.00%); Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 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 Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 and Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615?
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 has a module efficiency of 22.90%, while Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615 is 22.00%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 use vs Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615?
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 uses N-type cells; Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615 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 Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 and Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615?
Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 has a 30 years power warranty; Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615 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 Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 and Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615 bifacial panels?
Both Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640 and Q-Cells Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 615 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.