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BG60(450) vs BGT66(715)-G12 4 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Sunova TS-BG60(450) vs Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12

TS-BG60(450)
450 Wp 20.85 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
TS-BGT66(715)-G12
715 Wp 23.00 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

BGT66(715)-G12 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.15 pp more efficient. 4 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

15 of 19 parameters
Parameter BG60(450) BGT66(715)-G12 Difference
Module efficiency 20.85 % 23.00 % 2.15 pp more efficient
Rated power 450 Wp 715 Wp 265 W more power
Power density 208.5 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² 21.6 Wp/m² higher
Temperature coefficient -0.330 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Weight 26.3 kg 37.8 kg 11.5 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 58.4 kg/kWp 52.9 kg/kWp 5.6 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 41.46 V 49.20 V 7.74 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.47 A 18.44 A 4.97 A apart
Module area 2.158 m² 3.106 m² 0.948 m² apart
Cell technology PERC N-type PERC vs N-type
Voltage at max power 34.62 V 41.10 V 6.48 V apart
Current at max power 13.01 A 17.39 A 4.38 A apart
Cell count 120 132 12 cells apart
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Dimensions 1903x1134x35 mm 2384x1303x35 mm 1903x1134x35 mm vs 2384x1303x35 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
BG60(450)
14,819 kWh
BGT66(715)-G12
23,990 kWh
Lifetime gap
9,171 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario BG60(450) BGT66(715)-G12
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 450 W 715 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.0% of rated power 428 W 683 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 90.1% of rated power 405 W 651 W
Hot roof 70 °C 85.2% of rated power 383 W 618 W
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Full specification

Parameter BG60(450) BGT66(715)-G12 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 450 Wp 715 Wp +265 W for BGT66(715)-G12
Module efficiency 20.85 % 23.00 % +2.15 pp for BGT66(715)-G12
Power density 208.5 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² +21.6 Wp/m² for BGT66(715)-G12
Open-circuit voltage 41.46 V 49.20 V 7.74 V apart
Voltage at max power 34.62 V 41.10 V 6.48 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.47 A 18.44 A 4.97 A apart
Current at max power 13.01 A 17.39 A 4.38 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.330 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for BGT66(715)-G12
Mechanical
Dimensions 1903x1134x35 mm 2384x1303x35 mm 1903x1134x35 mm vs 2384x1303x35 mm
Module area 2.158 m² 3.106 m² 0.948 m² apart
Weight 26.3 kg 37.8 kg -11.5 kg for BG60(450)
Weight per kWp 58.4 kg/kWp 52.9 kg/kWp -5.6 kg/kWp for BGT66(715)-G12
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 15 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for BGT66(715)-G12
Technology
Cell technology PERC N-type PERC vs N-type
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 120 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#10,362 vs #1,919
BGT66(715)-G12 leads by 8,443 places
Power density
#10,339 vs #2,018
BGT66(715)-G12 leads by 8,321 places
Heat behaviour
#8,545 vs #6,093
BGT66(715)-G12 leads by 2,452 places
Weight
#11,731 vs #6,576
BGT66(715)-G12 leads by 5,155 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#10,128 vs #450
BGT66(715)-G12 leads by 9,678 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Sunova TS-BG60(450) or Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12?
According to our database: Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 has higher module efficiency (23.00% vs 20.85%); Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.300%/°C vs -0.330%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Sunova TS-BG60(450) and Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12?
Sunova TS-BG60(450) has a module efficiency of 20.85%, while Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 is 23.00%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Sunova TS-BG60(450) use vs Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12?
Sunova TS-BG60(450) uses PERC cells; Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 uses N-type. 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 Sunova TS-BG60(450) and Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12?
Sunova TS-BG60(450) has a 30 years power warranty; Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 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 Sunova TS-BG60(450) and Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 bifacial panels?
Both Sunova TS-BG60(450) and Sunova TS-BGT66(715)-G12 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.