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STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 vs STP730S-D66-Nsh+ 4 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 vs Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+

Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
475 Wp 23.80 % TOPCon
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VS
Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+
STP730S-D66-Nsh+
730 Wp 23.50 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is rated power: 255 W more power. 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 STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 STP730S-D66-Nsh+ Difference
Rated power 475 Wp 730 Wp 255 W more power
Weight 21.5 kg 37.5 kg 16.0 kg lighter
Product warranty 25 yrs 15 yrs 10 yrs longer
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.280 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 45.3 kg/kWp 51.4 kg/kWp 6.1 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 36.53 V 49.66 V 13.13 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.43 A 18.54 A 2.11 A apart
Module area 1.998 m² 3.106 m² 1.108 m² apart
Module efficiency 23.80 % 23.50 % 0.30 pp more efficient
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Voltage at max power 30.43 V 41.27 V 10.84 V apart
Current at max power 15.62 A 17.70 A 2.08 A apart
Cell count 192 132 60 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 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
STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
16,061 kWh
STP730S-D66-Nsh+
24,493 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,432 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 STP730S-D66-Nsh+
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 475 W 730 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 456 W 699 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 438 W 669 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 419 W 638 W
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Full specification

Parameter STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 STP730S-D66-Nsh+ Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 475 Wp 730 Wp +255 W for STP730S-D66-Nsh+
Module efficiency 23.80 % 23.50 % +0.30 pp for STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
Power density 237.7 Wp/m² 235.0 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 36.53 V 49.66 V 13.13 V apart
Voltage at max power 30.43 V 41.27 V 10.84 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.43 A 18.54 A 2.11 A apart
Current at max power 15.62 A 17.70 A 2.08 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.280 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1762x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 1.998 m² 3.106 m² 1.108 m² apart
Weight 21.5 kg 37.5 kg -16.0 kg for STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
Weight per kWp 45.3 kg/kWp 51.4 kg/kWp -6.1 kg/kWp for STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 15 yrs +10 yrs for STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for STP-NT11/48QGSF-475
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 192 132 60 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#462 vs #749
STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 leads by 287 places
Power density
#497 vs #836
STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 leads by 339 places
Heat behaviour
#515 vs #1,347
STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 leads by 832 places
Weight
#669 vs #4,771
STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 leads by 4,102 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,803 vs #196
STP730S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 3,607 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 or Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+?
According to our database: Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 has higher module efficiency (23.80% vs 23.50%); Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.280%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 and Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+?
Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 has a module efficiency of 23.80%, while Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+ is 23.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 use vs Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+?
Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 uses TOPCon cells; Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+ 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 Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 and Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+?
Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 has a 30 years power warranty; Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+ 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 Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 and Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+ bifacial panels?
Suntech STP730S-D66-Nsh+ is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Suntech STP-NT11/48QGSF-475 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.