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66QGDF-650 vs 48QGDF-475 9 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 vs Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475

Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650
STP-NT11/66QGDF-650
650 Wp 24.10 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475
STP-NT11/48QGDF-475
475 Wp 23.80 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

10 differences, and they point both ways

The largest is rated power: 175 W more power. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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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 66QGDF-650 48QGDF-475 Difference
Rated power 650 Wp 475 Wp 175 W more power
Weight 33.1 kg 21.5 kg 11.6 kg lighter
Product warranty 15 yrs 25 yrs 10 yrs longer
Weight per kWp 50.9 kg/kWp 45.3 kg/kWp 5.7 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 50.00 V 36.53 V 13.47 V apart
Module area 2.701 m² 1.998 m² 0.703 m² apart
Module efficiency 24.10 % 23.80 % 0.30 pp more efficient
Voltage at max power 41.76 V 30.43 V 11.33 V apart
Cell count 264 192 72 cells apart
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 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 (-0.260 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
66QGDF-650
21,978 kWh
48QGDF-475
16,061 kWh
Lifetime gap
5,917 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 66QGDF-650 48QGDF-475
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 650 W 475 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 96.1% of rated power 625 W 456 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 92.2% of rated power 599 W 438 W
Hot roof 70 °C 88.3% of rated power 574 W 419 W
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Full specification

Parameter 66QGDF-650 48QGDF-475 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 650 Wp 475 Wp +175 W for 66QGDF-650
Module efficiency 24.10 % 23.80 % +0.30 pp for 66QGDF-650
Power density 240.6 Wp/m² 237.7 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 50.00 V 36.53 V 13.47 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.76 V 30.43 V 11.33 V apart
Short-circuit current 16.36 A 16.43 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 15.57 A 15.62 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.260 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm 2382x1134x30 mm vs 1762x1134x30 mm
Module area 2.701 m² 1.998 m² 0.703 m² apart
Weight 33.1 kg 21.5 kg -11.6 kg for 48QGDF-475
Weight per kWp 50.9 kg/kWp 45.3 kg/kWp -5.7 kg/kWp for 48QGDF-475
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 25 yrs +10 yrs for 48QGDF-475
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.35 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 264 192 72 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#219 vs #433
66QGDF-650 leads by 214 places
Power density
#233 vs #467
66QGDF-650 leads by 234 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #511
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#4,300 vs #669
48QGDF-475 leads by 3,631 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#891 vs #3,753
66QGDF-650 leads by 2,862 places
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06

Written summary

07

Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 or Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475?
According to our database: Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 has higher module efficiency (24.10% vs 23.80%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 and Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475?
Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 has a module efficiency of 24.10%, while Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475 is 23.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 use vs Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475?
Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 uses TOPCon cells; Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475 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-NT11/66QGDF-650 and Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475?
Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 has a 30 years power warranty; Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475 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-NT11/66QGDF-650 and Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475 bifacial panels?
Both Suntech STP-NT11/66QGDF-650 and Suntech STP-NT11/48QGDF-475 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.