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STP445S-B72/Vnh vs STP715S-D66-Nsh+ 3 of 18 identical Swap Change panels

Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh vs Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+

Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh
STP445S-B72/Vnh
445 Wp 20.40 %
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VS
Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+
STP715S-D66-Nsh+
715 Wp 23.00 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 2.60 pp more efficient. 3 of 18 comparable parameters are identical, with 1 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish it.

See all 15 differences
How alike are they
3 of 18 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

15 of 18 parameters
Parameter STP445S-B72/Vnh STP715S-D66-Nsh+ Difference
Module efficiency 20.40 % 23.00 % 2.60 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.360 %/°C -0.280 %/°C 0.080 %/°C better in heat
Rated power 445 Wp 715 Wp 270 W more power
Power density 204.4 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² 25.7 Wp/m² higher
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs 5 yrs longer
Annual degradation 0.55 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.15 %/yr slower
Weight 24.5 kg 37.5 kg 13.0 kg lighter
Product warranty 12 yrs 15 yrs 3 yrs longer
Short-circuit current 11.54 A 18.42 A 6.88 A apart
Module area 2.177 m² 3.106 m² 0.930 m² apart
Current at max power 10.81 A 17.59 A 6.78 A apart
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Weight per kWp 55.1 kg/kWp 52.4 kg/kWp 2.6 kg/kWp lighter
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Dimensions 2095x1039x35 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2095x1039x35 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
STP445S-B72/Vnh
14,422 kWh
STP715S-D66-Nsh+
23,990 kWh
Lifetime gap
9,568 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario STP445S-B72/Vnh STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 445 W 715 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.6% of rated power 421 W 685 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.2% of rated power 397 W 655 W
Hot roof 70 °C 83.8% of rated power 373 W 625 W
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Full specification

Parameter STP445S-B72/Vnh STP715S-D66-Nsh+ Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 445 Wp 715 Wp +270 W for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Module efficiency 20.40 % 23.00 % +2.60 pp for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Power density 204.4 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² +25.7 Wp/m² for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Open-circuit voltage 49.00 V 49.06 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 41.20 V 40.67 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 11.54 A 18.42 A 6.88 A apart
Current at max power 10.81 A 17.59 A 6.78 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.360 %/°C -0.280 %/°C +0.080 %/°C for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Mechanical
Dimensions 2095x1039x35 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2095x1039x35 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.177 m² 3.106 m² 0.930 m² apart
Weight 24.5 kg 37.5 kg -13.0 kg for STP445S-B72/Vnh
Weight per kWp 55.1 kg/kWp 52.4 kg/kWp -2.6 kg/kWp for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 15 yrs +3 yrs for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Performance warranty 25 yrs 30 yrs +5 yrs for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Annual degradation 0.55 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.15 %/yr for STP715S-D66-Nsh+
Technology
Cell technology - TOPCon Not published by Suntech
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#11,680 vs #1,970
STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 9,710 places
Power density
#11,609 vs #2,070
STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 9,539 places
Heat behaviour
#12,425 vs #1,347
STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 11,078 places
Weight
#9,519 vs #6,025
STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 3,494 places
Warranty
#9,912 vs #21
STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 9,891 places
Overall
#11,533 vs #450
STP715S-D66-Nsh+ leads by 11,083 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh or Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+?
According to our database: Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+ has higher module efficiency (23.00% vs 20.40%); Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+ tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°C vs -0.360%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh and Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+?
Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh has a module efficiency of 20.40%, while Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+ is 23.00%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh use vs Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+?
Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh uses Monocrystalline cells; Suntech STP715S-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 STP445S-B72/Vnh and Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+?
Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh has a 25 years power warranty; Suntech STP715S-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 STP445S-B72/Vnh and Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+ bifacial panels?
Suntech STP715S-D66-Nsh+ is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Suntech STP445S-B72/Vnh 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.