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RPS2MH72BD535 vs RPS3MH66BDXXX 5 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 vs Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX

Renew Photovoltaics
RPS2MH72BD535
535 Wp 20.71 % PERC Bifacial
VS
Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX
Renew Photovoltaics
RPS3MH66BDXXX
640 Wp 23.69 % TOPCon Bifacial
The verdict

RPS3MH66BDXXX leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.98 pp more efficient. 5 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

14 of 19 parameters
Parameter RPS2MH72BD535 RPS3MH66BDXXX Difference
Module efficiency 20.71 % 23.69 % 2.98 pp more efficient
Rated power 535 Wp 640 Wp 105 W more power
Power density 207.1 Wp/m² 236.9 Wp/m² 29.8 Wp/m² higher
Temperature coefficient -0.320 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 60.7 kg/kWp 52.3 kg/kWp 8.4 kg/kWp lighter
Short-circuit current 13.79 A 16.27 A 2.48 A apart
Module area 2.583 m² 2.701 m² 0.118 m² apart
Cell technology PERC TOPCon PERC vs TOPCon
Current at max power 13.18 A 15.36 A 2.18 A apart
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Weight 32.5 kg 33.5 kg 1.0 kg lighter
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
Voltage at max power 40.61 V 41.70 V 1.09 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
RPS2MH72BD535
17,618 kWh
RPS3MH66BDXXX
21,473 kWh
Lifetime gap
3,855 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario RPS2MH72BD535 RPS3MH66BDXXX
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 535 W 640 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.2% of rated power 509 W 612 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 90.4% of rated power 484 W 584 W
Hot roof 70 °C 85.6% of rated power 458 W 556 W
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Full specification

Parameter RPS2MH72BD535 RPS3MH66BDXXX Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 535 Wp 640 Wp +105 W for RPS3MH66BDXXX
Module efficiency 20.71 % 23.69 % +2.98 pp for RPS3MH66BDXXX
Power density 207.1 Wp/m² 236.9 Wp/m² +29.8 Wp/m² for RPS3MH66BDXXX
Open-circuit voltage 49.55 V 49.60 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 40.61 V 41.70 V 1.09 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.79 A 16.27 A 2.48 A apart
Current at max power 13.18 A 15.36 A 2.18 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.320 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for RPS3MH66BDXXX
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2382x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 2.701 m² 0.118 m² apart
Weight 32.5 kg 33.5 kg -1.0 kg for RPS2MH72BD535
Weight per kWp 60.7 kg/kWp 52.3 kg/kWp -8.4 kg/kWp for RPS3MH66BDXXX
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for RPS3MH66BDXXX
Technology
Cell technology PERC TOPCon PERC vs TOPCon
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
#10,799 vs #612
RPS3MH66BDXXX leads by 10,187 places
Power density
#10,842 vs #553
RPS3MH66BDXXX leads by 10,289 places
Heat behaviour
#8,376 vs #2,220
RPS3MH66BDXXX leads by 6,156 places
Weight
#12,618 vs #5,874
RPS3MH66BDXXX leads by 6,744 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#8,411 vs #1,555
RPS3MH66BDXXX leads by 6,856 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 or Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX?
According to our database: Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX has higher module efficiency (23.69% vs 20.71%); Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.290%/°C vs -0.320%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX?
Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 has a module efficiency of 20.71%, while Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX is 23.69%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 use vs Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX?
Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 uses PERC cells; Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX uses TOPCon. 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 Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX?
Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 has a 30 years power warranty; Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX 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 Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX bifacial panels?
Both Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD535 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS3MH66BDXXX 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.