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RPS2MH72BD590 vs RPS2MH72BD560 8 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 vs Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560

Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590
Renew Photovoltaics
RPS2MH72BD590
590 Wp 22.84 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Renew Photovoltaics
RPS2MH72BD560
560 Wp 21.68 % PERC Bifacial
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The verdict

RPS2MH72BD590 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.16 pp more efficient. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

11 of 19 parameters
Parameter RPS2MH72BD590 RPS2MH72BD560 Difference
Module efficiency 22.84 % 21.68 % 1.16 pp more efficient
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 216.8 Wp/m² 11.6 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 590 Wp 560 Wp 30 W more power
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.320 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Open-circuit voltage 53.25 V 49.84 V 3.41 V apart
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Weight per kWp 55.1 kg/kWp 58.0 kg/kWp 3.0 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 45.15 V 41.15 V 4.00 V apart
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.45 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Short-circuit current 13.64 A 14.22 A 0.58 A apart
Current at max power 13.07 A 13.61 A 0.54 A 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
RPS2MH72BD590
19,796 kWh
RPS2MH72BD560
18,441 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,355 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario RPS2MH72BD590 RPS2MH72BD560
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 590 W 560 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.2% of rated power 563 W 533 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 90.4% of rated power 537 W 506 W
Hot roof 70 °C 85.6% of rated power 510 W 479 W
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Full specification

Parameter RPS2MH72BD590 RPS2MH72BD560 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 590 Wp 560 Wp +30 W for RPS2MH72BD590
Module efficiency 22.84 % 21.68 % +1.16 pp for RPS2MH72BD590
Power density 228.4 Wp/m² 216.8 Wp/m² +11.6 Wp/m² for RPS2MH72BD590
Open-circuit voltage 53.25 V 49.84 V 3.41 V apart
Voltage at max power 45.15 V 41.15 V 4.00 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.64 A 14.22 A 0.58 A apart
Current at max power 13.07 A 13.61 A 0.54 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.320 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for RPS2MH72BD590
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2278x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 2.583 m² 2.583 m² Same
Weight 32.5 kg 32.5 kg Same
Weight per kWp 55.1 kg/kWp 58.0 kg/kWp -3.0 kg/kWp for RPS2MH72BD590
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.45 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for RPS2MH72BD590
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon PERC TOPCon vs PERC
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 144 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
04

Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#2,672 vs #7,606
RPS2MH72BD590 leads by 4,934 places
Power density
#2,653 vs #7,516
RPS2MH72BD590 leads by 4,863 places
Heat behaviour
#6,152 vs #8,376
RPS2MH72BD590 leads by 2,224 places
Weight
#9,587 vs #11,622
RPS2MH72BD590 leads by 2,035 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,829 vs #6,185
RPS2MH72BD590 leads by 2,356 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 or Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560?
According to our database: Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 has higher module efficiency (22.84% vs 21.68%); Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.300%/°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 RPS2MH72BD590 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560?
Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 has a module efficiency of 22.84%, while Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560 is 21.68%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 use vs Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560?
Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 uses TOPCon cells; Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560 uses PERC. 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 RPS2MH72BD590 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560?
Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 has a 30 years power warranty; Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560 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 RPS2MH72BD590 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560 bifacial panels?
Both Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD590 and Renew Photovoltaics RPS2MH72BD560 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.