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605M-132-BD vs 470M-96-BD 7 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD vs Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD

Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD
Solarever
SE-182*105-605M-132-BD
605 Wp 22.40 % TOPCon Bifacial
Open panel page Datasheet PDF
VS
Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD
Solarever
SE-182*105-470M-96-BD
470 Wp 23.52 % TOPCon Bifacial
Open panel page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

470M-96-BD leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.12 pp more efficient. 7 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
7 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

12 of 19 parameters
Parameter 605M-132-BD 470M-96-BD Difference
Module efficiency 22.40 % 23.52 % 1.12 pp more efficient
Rated power 605 Wp 470 Wp 135 W more power
Power density 224.0 Wp/m² 235.2 Wp/m² 11.2 Wp/m² higher
Weight 32.4 kg 23.0 kg 9.4 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 48.59 V 35.75 V 12.84 V apart
Module area 2.701 m² 1.998 m² 0.703 m² apart
Weight per kWp 53.6 kg/kWp 48.9 kg/kWp 4.6 kg/kWp lighter
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Voltage at max power 41.18 V 30.80 V 10.38 V apart
Cell count 132 96 36 cells apart
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Current at max power 14.69 A 15.26 A 0.57 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
605M-132-BD
20,299 kWh
470M-96-BD
15,769 kWh
Lifetime gap
4,530 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 605M-132-BD 470M-96-BD
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 605 W 470 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 579 W 449 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 552 W 428 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 526 W 407 W
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Full specification

Parameter 605M-132-BD 470M-96-BD Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 605 Wp 470 Wp +135 W for 605M-132-BD
Module efficiency 22.40 % 23.52 % +1.12 pp for 470M-96-BD
Power density 224.0 Wp/m² 235.2 Wp/m² +11.2 Wp/m² for 470M-96-BD
Open-circuit voltage 48.59 V 35.75 V 12.84 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.18 V 30.80 V 10.38 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.86 A 16.25 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 14.69 A 15.26 A 0.57 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for 605M-132-BD
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.701 m² 1.998 m² 0.703 m² apart
Weight 32.4 kg 23.0 kg -9.4 kg for 470M-96-BD
Weight per kWp 53.6 kg/kWp 48.9 kg/kWp -4.6 kg/kWp for 470M-96-BD
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 TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 96 36 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#4,774 vs #678
470M-96-BD leads by 4,096 places
Power density
#4,780 vs #674
470M-96-BD leads by 4,106 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #6,093
605M-132-BD leads by 3,928 places
Weight
#7,549 vs #2,611
470M-96-BD leads by 4,938 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,064 vs #6,391
605M-132-BD leads by 3,327 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD or Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD?
According to our database: Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD has higher module efficiency (23.52% vs 22.40%); Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD 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 Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD?
Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD has a module efficiency of 22.40%, while Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD is 23.52%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD use vs Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD?
Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD uses TOPCon cells; Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD 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 Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD?
Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD has a 30 years power warranty; Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD 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 Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD bifacial panels?
Both Solarever SE-182*105-605M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-470M-96-BD 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.