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SP-96DSN455 vs RS8V-M TOPCON-430W 4 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 vs Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W

Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455
Sunpro Power
SP-96DSN455
455 Wp 22.77 % HJT Bifacial
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VS
Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W
Resun Solar
RS8V-M TOPCON-430W
430 Wp 22.02 % TOPCon
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The verdict

SP-96DSN455 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is temperature coefficient: 0.060 %/°C better in heat. 4 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 15 differences
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 SP-96DSN455 RS8V-M TOPCON-430W Difference
Temperature coefficient -0.240 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.060 %/°C better in heat
Module efficiency 22.77 % 22.02 % 0.75 pp more efficient
Power density 227.7 Wp/m² 220.2 Wp/m² 7.5 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 455 Wp 430 Wp 25 W more power
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer
Cell technology HJT TOPCon HJT vs TOPCon
Short-circuit current 15.43 A 14.24 A 1.19 A apart
Module area 1.998 m² 1.953 m² 0.045 m² apart
Weight 23.0 kg 21.5 kg 1.5 kg lighter
Cell count 96 108 12 cells apart
Open-circuit voltage 36.77 V 38.40 V 1.63 V apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Current at max power 14.73 A 13.36 A 1.37 A apart
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1722x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 1722x1134x30 mm
Voltage at max power 30.90 V 32.20 V 1.30 V 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
SP-96DSN455
15,314 kWh
RS8V-M TOPCON-430W
14,427 kWh
Lifetime gap
887 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario SP-96DSN455 RS8V-M TOPCON-430W
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 455 W 430 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 439 W 411 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 422 W 391 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 406 W 372 W
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Full specification

Parameter SP-96DSN455 RS8V-M TOPCON-430W Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 455 Wp 430 Wp +25 W for SP-96DSN455
Module efficiency 22.77 % 22.02 % +0.75 pp for SP-96DSN455
Power density 227.7 Wp/m² 220.2 Wp/m² +7.5 Wp/m² for SP-96DSN455
Open-circuit voltage 36.77 V 38.40 V 1.63 V apart
Voltage at max power 30.90 V 32.20 V 1.30 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.43 A 14.24 A 1.19 A apart
Current at max power 14.73 A 13.36 A 1.37 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.240 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.060 %/°C for SP-96DSN455
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1722x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 1722x1134x30 mm
Module area 1.998 m² 1.953 m² 0.045 m² apart
Weight 23.0 kg 21.5 kg -1.5 kg for RS8V-M TOPCON-430W
Weight per kWp 50.5 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for SP-96DSN455
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.38 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Effectively the same
Technology
Cell technology HJT TOPCon HJT vs TOPCon
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 96 108 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
04

Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#3,073 vs #6,329
SP-96DSN455 leads by 3,256 places
Power density
#2,888 vs #6,481
SP-96DSN455 leads by 3,593 places
Heat behaviour
#13 vs #6,093
SP-96DSN455 leads by 6,080 places
Weight
#3,925 vs #3,317
RS8V-M TOPCON-430W leads by 608 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#7,882 vs #9,992
SP-96DSN455 leads by 2,110 places
05

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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 or Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W?
According to our database: Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 has higher module efficiency (22.77% vs 22.02%); Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.240%/°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 Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 and Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W?
Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 has a module efficiency of 22.77%, while Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430 W is 22.02%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 use vs Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W?
Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 uses HJT cells; Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430 W 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 Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 and Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W?
Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 has a 30 years power warranty; Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430 W 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 Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 and Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430W bifacial panels?
Sunpro Power SP-96DSN455 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Resun Solar RS8V-M TOPCON-430 W is monofacial. Bifacial panels work best on ground mounts or raised structures with a light-coloured surface underneath.
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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.