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590M vs 580M 15 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M vs Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M

Sunplus
SR5-60HBD-590M
590 Wp 20.80 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
Sunplus
SR5-60HBD-580M
580 Wp 20.50 % PERC Bifacial
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The verdict

590M leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.30 pp more efficient. 15 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

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How alike are they
15 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

3 of 18 parameters
Parameter 590M 580M Difference
Module efficiency 20.80 % 20.50 % 0.30 pp more efficient
Power density 208.5 Wp/m² 204.9 Wp/m² 3.5 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 590 Wp 580 Wp 10 W more power
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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
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.340 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
590M
19,429 kWh
580M
19,100 kWh
Lifetime gap
329 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 590M 580M
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 590 W 580 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.9% of rated power 560 W 550 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.8% of rated power 530 W 521 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.7% of rated power 500 W 491 W
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Full specification

Parameter 590M 580M Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 590 Wp 580 Wp +10 W for 590M
Module efficiency 20.80 % 20.50 % +0.30 pp for 590M
Power density 208.5 Wp/m² 204.9 Wp/m² +3.5 Wp/m² for 590M
Open-circuit voltage 40.90 V 40.50 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 34.50 V 34.10 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 18.37 A 18.27 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.11 A 17.02 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.340 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2172x1303x33 mm 2172x1303x33 mm Same
Module area 2.830 m² 2.830 m² Same
Weight 34.9 kg 34.9 kg Same
Weight per kWp 59.2 kg/kWp 60.2 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.45 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology PERC PERC Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 120 120 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#10,457 vs #11,308
590M leads by 851 places
Power density
#10,359 vs #11,358
590M leads by 999 places
Heat behaviour
#8,778 vs #8,778
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#12,036 vs #12,379
590M leads by 343 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#8,838 vs #9,463
590M leads by 625 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M or Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M?
According to our database: Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M has higher module efficiency (20.80% vs 20.50%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M and Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M?
Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M has a module efficiency of 20.80%, while Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M is 20.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M use vs Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M?
Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M uses PERC cells; Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M 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 Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M and Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M?
Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M has a 30 years power warranty; Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M 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 Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M and Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M bifacial panels?
Both Sunplus SR5-60HBD-590M and Sunplus SR5-60HBD-580M 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.