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SPDG600-N144M10 vs SPDG490-N120M10 9 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 vs Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10

Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10
Sunpro Power
SPDG600-N144M10
600 Wp 23.22 % TOPCon Bifacial
VS
Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10
Sunpro Power
SPDG490-N120M10
490 Wp 22.62 % TOPCon
The verdict

SPDG600-N144M10 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 110 W more power. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
9 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

10 of 19 parameters
Parameter SPDG600-N144M10 SPDG490-N120M10 Difference
Rated power 600 Wp 490 Wp 110 W more power
Module efficiency 23.22 % 22.62 % 0.60 pp more efficient
Weight 31.0 kg 26.0 kg 5.0 kg lighter
Power density 232.3 Wp/m² 226.2 Wp/m² 6.0 Wp/m² higher
Open-circuit voltage 51.97 V 43.06 V 8.91 V apart
Module area 2.583 m² 2.166 m² 0.417 m² apart
Voltage at max power 43.18 V 35.66 V 7.52 V apart
Cell count 144 120 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 1910x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 1910x1134x35 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
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.300 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
SPDG600-N144M10
20,131 kWh
SPDG490-N120M10
16,440 kWh
Lifetime gap
3,691 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario SPDG600-N144M10 SPDG490-N120M10
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 600 W 490 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 573 W 468 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 546 W 446 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 519 W 424 W
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Full specification

Parameter SPDG600-N144M10 SPDG490-N120M10 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 600 Wp 490 Wp +110 W for SPDG600-N144M10
Module efficiency 23.22 % 22.62 % +0.60 pp for SPDG600-N144M10
Power density 232.3 Wp/m² 226.2 Wp/m² +6.0 Wp/m² for SPDG600-N144M10
Open-circuit voltage 51.97 V 43.06 V 8.91 V apart
Voltage at max power 43.18 V 35.66 V 7.52 V apart
Short-circuit current 14.62 A 14.47 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 13.90 A 13.75 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.300 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 1910x1134x35 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 1910x1134x35 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 2.166 m² 0.417 m² apart
Weight 31.0 kg 26.0 kg -5.0 kg for SPDG490-N120M10
Weight per kWp 51.7 kg/kWp 53.1 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 25 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 144 120 24 cells apart
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#1,332 vs #3,693
SPDG600-N144M10 leads by 2,361 places
Power density
#1,295 vs #3,731
SPDG600-N144M10 leads by 2,436 places
Heat behaviour
#6,152 vs #6,152
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#5,054 vs #6,877
SPDG600-N144M10 leads by 1,823 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#1,219 vs #4,780
SPDG600-N144M10 leads by 3,561 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 or Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10?
According to our database: Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 has higher module efficiency (23.22% vs 22.62%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 and Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10?
Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 has a module efficiency of 23.22%, while Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10 is 22.62%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 use vs Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10?
Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 uses TOPCon cells; Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10 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 SPDG600-N144M10 and Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10?
Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 has a 30 years power warranty; Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10 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 SPDG600-N144M10 and Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10 bifacial panels?
Sunpro Power SPDG600-N144M10 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Sunpro Power SPDG490-N120M10 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.