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RS9-715NBG-E1 vs RS5J-615NBG-E1 11 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 vs Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1

Renesola
RS9-715NBG-E1
715 Wp 23.02 % N-type Bifacial
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VS
Renesola
RS5J-615NBG-E1
615 Wp 22.77 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

RS9-715NBG-E1 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 100 W more power. 11 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

8 of 19 parameters
Parameter RS9-715NBG-E1 RS5J-615NBG-E1 Difference
Rated power 715 Wp 615 Wp 100 W more power
Weight 38.7 kg 32.4 kg 6.3 kg lighter
Short-circuit current 18.44 A 16.02 A 2.42 A apart
Module area 3.106 m² 2.701 m² 0.405 m² apart
Module efficiency 23.02 % 22.77 % 0.25 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Current at max power 17.40 A 15.15 A 2.25 A apart
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 2382x1134x30 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
RS9-715NBG-E1
23,990 kWh
RS5J-615NBG-E1
20,634 kWh
Lifetime gap
3,356 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario RS9-715NBG-E1 RS5J-615NBG-E1
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 715 W 615 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 684 W 587 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 653 W 560 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 622 W 532 W
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Full specification

Parameter RS9-715NBG-E1 RS5J-615NBG-E1 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 715 Wp 615 Wp +100 W for RS9-715NBG-E1
Module efficiency 23.02 % 22.77 % +0.25 pp for RS9-715NBG-E1
Power density 230.2 Wp/m² 227.7 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 49.20 V 48.88 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 41.10 V 40.60 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 18.44 A 16.02 A 2.42 A apart
Current at max power 17.40 A 15.15 A 2.25 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for RS9-715NBG-E1
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
Module area 3.106 m² 2.701 m² 0.405 m² apart
Weight 38.7 kg 32.4 kg -6.3 kg for RS5J-615NBG-E1
Weight per kWp 54.1 kg/kWp 52.7 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 15 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology N-type N-type Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 132 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,797 vs #3,073
RS9-715NBG-E1 leads by 1,276 places
Power density
#2,018 vs #3,077
RS9-715NBG-E1 leads by 1,059 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #6,093
RS9-715NBG-E1 leads by 3,928 places
Weight
#8,339 vs #6,311
RS5J-615NBG-E1 leads by 2,028 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#471 vs #2,365
RS9-715NBG-E1 leads by 1,894 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 or Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1?
According to our database: Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 has higher module efficiency (23.02% vs 22.77%); Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 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 Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 and Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1?
Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 has a module efficiency of 23.02%, while Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1 is 22.77%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 use vs Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1?
Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 uses N-type cells; Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1 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 Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 and Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1?
Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 has a 30 years power warranty; Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1 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 Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 and Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1 bifacial panels?
Both Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 and Renesola RS5J-615NBG-E1 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.