Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 vs Renesola RS5J-635NBG-E1
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The verdict
RS5J-635NBG-E1 leads on the differences that matter
The largest is rated power: 80 W more power. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.
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9
of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
parameters are identical
identical
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10 of 19 parameters
What actually differs
Parameter
RS9-715NBG-E1
RS5J-635NBG-E1
Difference
Rated power
715 Wp
635 Wp
80 W more power
Module efficiency
23.02 %
23.51 %
0.49 pp more efficient
Weight
38.7 kg
32.4 kg
6.3 kg lighter
Short-circuit current
18.44 A
16.26 A
2.18 A apart
Module area
3.106 m²
2.701 m²
0.405 m² apart
Power density
230.2 Wp/m²
235.1 Wp/m²
4.9 Wp/m² higher
Temperature coefficient
-0.290 %/°C
-0.300 %/°C
0.010 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp
54.1 kg/kWp
51.0 kg/kWp
3.1 kg/kWp lighter
Current at max power
17.40 A
15.43 A
1.97 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-635NBG-E1
21,306 kWh
Lifetime gap
2,684 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario
RS9-715NBG-E1
RS5J-635NBG-E1
Standard test conditions
25 °C
100.0% of rated power
715 W
635 W
Cool, bright day
40 °C
95.5% of rated power
684 W
606 W
Typical summer roof
55 °C
91.0% of rated power
653 W
578 W
Hot roof
70 °C
86.5% of rated power
622 W
549 W
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Full specification
Parameter
RS9-715NBG-E1
RS5J-635NBG-E1
Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power
715 Wp
635 Wp
+80 W for RS9-715NBG-E1
Module efficiency
23.02 %
23.51 %
+0.49 pp for RS5J-635NBG-E1
Power density
230.2 Wp/m²
235.1 Wp/m²
+4.9 Wp/m² for RS5J-635NBG-E1
Open-circuit voltage
49.20 V
49.68 V
Effectively the same
Voltage at max power
41.10 V
41.16 V
Effectively the same
Short-circuit current
18.44 A
16.26 A
2.18 A apart
Current at max power
17.40 A
15.43 A
1.97 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-635NBG-E1
Weight per kWp
54.1 kg/kWp
51.0 kg/kWp
-3.1 kg/kWp for RS5J-635NBG-E1
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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14,005 panels
Against the whole database
Efficiency
#1,797
vs
#696
RS5J-635NBG-E1 leads by 1,101 places
Power density
#2,018
vs
#741
RS5J-635NBG-E1 leads by 1,277 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165
vs
#6,093
RS9-715NBG-E1 leads by 3,928 places
Weight
#8,339
vs
#4,372
RS5J-635NBG-E1 leads by 3,967 places
Warranty
#21
vs
#21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#471
vs
#1,447
RS9-715NBG-E1 leads by 976 places
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Questions about this pairing
Which panel is better: Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 or Renesola RS5J-635NBG-E1?
According to our database: Renesola RS5J-635NBG-E1 has higher module efficiency (23.51% vs 23.02%); 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-635NBG-E1?
Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 has a module efficiency of 23.02%, while Renesola RS5J-635NBG-E1 is 23.51%. 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-635NBG-E1?
Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 uses N-type cells; Renesola RS5J-635NBG-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-635NBG-E1?
Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 has a 30 years power warranty; Renesola RS5J-635NBG-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-635NBG-E1 bifacial panels?
Both Renesola RS9-715NBG-E1 and Renesola RS5J-635NBG-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.