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655 vs 650 18 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 vs Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650

Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655
TSM-DEG21C.20-655
655 Wp 21.10 % PERC Bifacial
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VS
Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650
TSM-DEG21C.20-650
650 Wp 20.90 % PERC Bifacial
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The verdict

655 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.20 pp more efficient. 18 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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How alike are they
18 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

1 of 19 parameters
Parameter 655 650 Difference
Module efficiency 21.10 % 20.90 % 0.20 pp more efficient
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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 (-0.340 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
655
21,570 kWh
650
21,405 kWh
Lifetime gap
165 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 655 650
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 655 W 650 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 94.9% of rated power 622 W 617 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 89.8% of rated power 588 W 584 W
Hot roof 70 °C 84.7% of rated power 555 W 551 W
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Full specification

Parameter 655 650 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 655 Wp 650 Wp Effectively the same
Module efficiency 21.10 % 20.90 % +0.20 pp for 655
Power density 210.9 Wp/m² 209.2 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 45.70 V 45.50 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 37.90 V 37.70 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 18.40 A 18.35 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.31 A 17.27 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.340 %/°C -0.340 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2384x1303x33 mm Same
Module area 3.106 m² 3.106 m² Same
Weight 38.3 kg 38.3 kg Same
Weight per kWp 58.5 kg/kWp 58.9 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.45 %/yr 0.45 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology PERC PERC Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 132 Same
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#9,297 vs #10,072
655 leads by 775 places
Power density
#9,459 vs #10,011
655 leads by 552 places
Heat behaviour
#8,778 vs #8,778
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#11,751 vs #11,952
655 leads by 201 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#3,525 vs #3,971
655 leads by 446 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 or Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650?
According to our database: Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 has higher module efficiency (21.10% vs 20.90%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 and Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650?
Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 has a module efficiency of 21.10%, while Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650 is 20.90%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 use vs Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650?
Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 uses PERC cells; Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650 uses PERC. 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 Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 and Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650?
Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650 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 Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 and Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650 bifacial panels?
Both Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-655 and Trina Solar TSM-DEG21C.20-650 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.