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TNC G12R-66 Monofacial vs THC G12-66 Bifacial 5 of 17 identical Swap Change panels

Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial vs Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial

TNC G12R-66 Monofacial
620 Wp 23.00 % TOPCon
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VS
THC G12-66 Bifacial
740 Wp 23.80 % TOPCon Bifacial Incomplete
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The verdict

THC G12-66 Bifacial leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.80 pp more efficient. 5 of 17 comparable parameters are identical, with 2 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 12 differences
How alike are they
5 of 17 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

12 of 17 parameters
Parameter TNC G12R-66 Monofacial THC G12-66 Bifacial Difference
Module efficiency 23.00 % 23.80 % 0.80 pp more efficient
Rated power 620 Wp 740 Wp 120 W more power
Weight 32.5 kg 37.0 kg 4.5 kg lighter
Power density 229.5 Wp/m² 238.2 Wp/m² 8.7 Wp/m² higher
Product warranty 12 yrs 15 yrs 3 yrs longer
Short-circuit current 15.95 A 18.47 A 2.52 A apart
Module area 2.701 m² 3.106 m² 0.405 m² apart
Open-circuit voltage 48.30 V 50.62 V 2.32 V apart
Current at max power 14.93 A 17.49 A 2.56 A apart
Weight per kWp 52.4 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp 2.4 kg/kWp lighter
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
Dimensions 2382x1134 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2382x1134 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
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What it means on a roof

Thirty years of production
A 1.0% first-year loss then 0.40% a year, assumed for both panels, at 1,200 kWh/kWp a year
Same temp coeff. for both panels (-0.280 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
TNC G12R-66 Monofacial
20,802 kWh
THC G12-66 Bifacial
24,828 kWh
Lifetime gap
4,026 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario TNC G12R-66 Monofacial THC G12-66 Bifacial
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 620 W 740 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 594 W 709 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 568 W 678 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 542 W 647 W
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Full specification

Parameter TNC G12R-66 Monofacial THC G12-66 Bifacial Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 620 Wp 740 Wp +120 W for THC G12-66 Bifacial
Module efficiency 23.00 % 23.80 % +0.80 pp for THC G12-66 Bifacial
Power density 229.5 Wp/m² 238.2 Wp/m² +8.7 Wp/m² for THC G12-66 Bifacial
Open-circuit voltage 48.30 V 50.62 V 2.32 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.55 V 42.32 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 15.95 A 18.47 A 2.52 A apart
Current at max power 14.93 A 17.49 A 2.56 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.280 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2382x1134 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2382x1134 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.701 m² 3.106 m² 0.405 m² apart
Weight 32.5 kg 37.0 kg -4.5 kg for TNC G12R-66 Monofacial
Weight per kWp 52.4 kg/kWp 50.0 kg/kWp -2.4 kg/kWp for THC G12-66 Bifacial
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 15 yrs +3 yrs for THC G12-66 Bifacial
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr - Not published by Tongwei
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count - 132 Not published by Tongwei
Bifacial No Yes No vs Yes
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,919 vs #433
THC G12-66 Bifacial leads by 1,486 places
Power density
#2,191 vs #431
THC G12-66 Bifacial leads by 1,760 places
Heat behaviour
#1,309 vs #1,309
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#5,893 vs #3,317
THC G12-66 Bifacial leads by 2,576 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#2,525 vs #130
THC G12-66 Bifacial leads by 2,395 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial or Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial?
According to our database: Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial has higher module efficiency (23.80% vs 23.00%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial and Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial?
Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial has a module efficiency of 23.00%, while Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial is 23.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial use vs Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial?
Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial uses TOPCon cells; Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial 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 Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial and Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial?
Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial has a 30 years power warranty; Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial 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 Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial and Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial bifacial panels?
Tongwei THC G12-66 Bifacial is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Tongwei TNC G12R-66 Monofacial 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.