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685-BTC-BG vs 715-BHC-BG 9 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG vs Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG

SRP-685-BTC-BG
685 Wp 22.05 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG
SRP-715-BHC-BG
715 Wp 23.02 % HJT Bifacial
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The verdict

715-BHC-BG leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.97 pp more efficient. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

10 of 19 parameters
Parameter 685-BTC-BG 715-BHC-BG Difference
Module efficiency 22.05 % 23.02 % 0.97 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.258 %/°C 0.032 %/°C better in heat
Power density 220.5 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² 9.7 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 685 Wp 715 Wp 30 W more power
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.30 %/yr 0.10 %/yr slower
Open-circuit voltage 47.90 V 50.64 V 2.74 V apart
Cell technology TOPCon HJT TOPCon vs HJT
Weight per kWp 56.2 kg/kWp 53.8 kg/kWp 2.4 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 39.93 V 42.62 V 2.69 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.20 A 17.62 A 0.58 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
685-BTC-BG
22,983 kWh
715-BHC-BG
24,363 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,380 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 685-BTC-BG 715-BHC-BG
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 685 W 715 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 655 W 687 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 625 W 660 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 596 W 632 W
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Full specification

Parameter 685-BTC-BG 715-BHC-BG Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 685 Wp 715 Wp +30 W for 715-BHC-BG
Module efficiency 22.05 % 23.02 % +0.97 pp for 715-BHC-BG
Power density 220.5 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² +9.7 Wp/m² for 715-BHC-BG
Open-circuit voltage 47.90 V 50.64 V 2.74 V apart
Voltage at max power 39.93 V 42.62 V 2.69 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.20 A 17.62 A 0.58 A apart
Current at max power 17.16 A 16.82 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.258 %/°C +0.032 %/°C for 715-BHC-BG
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2384x1303x33 mm Same
Module area 3.106 m² 3.106 m² Same
Weight 38.5 kg 38.5 kg Same
Weight per kWp 56.2 kg/kWp 53.8 kg/kWp -2.4 kg/kWp for 715-BHC-BG
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 15 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.30 %/yr -0.10 %/yr for 715-BHC-BG
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon HJT TOPCon vs HJT
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
#6,233 vs #1,797
715-BHC-BG leads by 4,436 places
Power density
#6,208 vs #2,018
715-BHC-BG leads by 4,190 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #466
715-BHC-BG leads by 1,699 places
Weight
#10,487 vs #7,897
715-BHC-BG leads by 2,590 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,444 vs #471
715-BHC-BG leads by 973 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG or Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG?
According to our database: Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG has higher module efficiency (23.02% vs 22.05%); Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.258%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG and Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG?
Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG has a module efficiency of 22.05%, while Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG is 23.02%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG use vs Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG?
Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG uses TOPCon cells; Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG uses HJT. 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 Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG and Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG?
Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG has a 30 years power warranty; Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG 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 Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG and Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG bifacial panels?
Both Seraphim SRP-685-BTC-BG and Seraphim SRP-715-BHC-BG 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.