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620M-132-BD vs 465M-96-BD 8 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD vs Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD

Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD
Solarever
SE-182*105-620M-132-BD
620 Wp 22.95 % TOPCon Bifacial
VS
Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD
Solarever
SE-182*105-465M-96-BD
465 Wp 23.27 % TOPCon Bifacial
The verdict

11 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 155 W more power. 8 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 11 differences
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 620M-132-BD 465M-96-BD Difference
Rated power 620 Wp 465 Wp 155 W more power
Weight 32.4 kg 23.0 kg 9.4 kg lighter
Module efficiency 22.95 % 23.27 % 0.32 pp more efficient
Open-circuit voltage 49.09 V 35.57 V 13.52 V apart
Module area 2.701 m² 1.998 m² 0.703 m² apart
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.010 %/°C better in heat
Power density 229.5 Wp/m² 232.7 Wp/m² 3.2 Wp/m² higher
Weight per kWp 52.3 kg/kWp 49.5 kg/kWp 2.8 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 41.58 V 30.62 V 10.96 V apart
Cell count 132 96 36 cells apart
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 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
620M-132-BD
20,802 kWh
465M-96-BD
15,602 kWh
Lifetime gap
5,200 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 620M-132-BD 465M-96-BD
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 620 W 465 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 593 W 444 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 566 W 423 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 539 W 402 W
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Full specification

Parameter 620M-132-BD 465M-96-BD Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 620 Wp 465 Wp +155 W for 620M-132-BD
Module efficiency 22.95 % 23.27 % +0.32 pp for 465M-96-BD
Power density 229.5 Wp/m² 232.7 Wp/m² +3.2 Wp/m² for 465M-96-BD
Open-circuit voltage 49.09 V 35.57 V 13.52 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.58 V 30.62 V 10.96 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.10 A 16.20 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 14.91 A 15.19 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.010 %/°C for 620M-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 465M-96-BD
Weight per kWp 52.3 kg/kWp 49.5 kg/kWp -2.8 kg/kWp for 465M-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
#2,268 vs #1,202
465M-96-BD leads by 1,066 places
Power density
#2,191 vs #1,115
465M-96-BD leads by 1,076 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #6,093
620M-132-BD leads by 3,928 places
Weight
#5,719 vs #2,991
465M-96-BD leads by 2,728 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#2,098 vs #6,858
620M-132-BD leads by 4,760 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD or Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD?
According to our database: Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD has higher module efficiency (23.27% vs 22.95%); Solarever SE-182*105-620M-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*105-620M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD?
Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD has a module efficiency of 22.95%, while Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD is 23.27%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD use vs Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD?
Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD uses TOPCon cells; Solarever SE-182*105-465M-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*105-620M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD?
Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD has a 30 years power warranty; Solarever SE-182*105-465M-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*105-620M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-465M-96-BD bifacial panels?
Both Solarever SE-182*105-620M-132-BD and Solarever SE-182*105-465M-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.