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NEG18RC.27-515 vs NEG21C.20Q-760 4 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760

Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515
TSM-NEG18RC.27-515
515 Wp 23.20 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760
TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760
760 Wp 24.50 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

NEG21C.20Q-760 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.30 pp more efficient. 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 NEG18RC.27-515 NEG21C.20Q-760 Difference
Module efficiency 23.20 % 24.50 % 1.30 pp more efficient
Rated power 515 Wp 760 Wp 245 W more power
Power density 231.6 Wp/m² 244.7 Wp/m² 13.1 Wp/m² higher
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.260 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Weight 23.5 kg 38.3 kg 14.8 kg lighter
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs 3 yrs longer
Open-circuit voltage 40.90 V 50.90 V 10.00 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.96 A 18.85 A 2.89 A apart
Module area 2.224 m² 3.106 m² 0.883 m² apart
Weight per kWp 45.6 kg/kWp 50.4 kg/kWp 4.8 kg/kWp lighter
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.35 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Voltage at max power 33.90 V 42.90 V 9.00 V apart
Current at max power 15.20 A 17.72 A 2.52 A apart
Cell count 108 264 156 cells apart
Dimensions 1961x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1961x1134x30 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
NEG18RC.27-515
17,279 kWh
NEG21C.20Q-760
25,698 kWh
Lifetime gap
8,419 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario NEG18RC.27-515 NEG21C.20Q-760
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 515 W 760 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 493 W 730 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 470 W 701 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 448 W 671 W
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Full specification

Parameter NEG18RC.27-515 NEG21C.20Q-760 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 515 Wp 760 Wp +245 W for NEG21C.20Q-760
Module efficiency 23.20 % 24.50 % +1.30 pp for NEG21C.20Q-760
Power density 231.6 Wp/m² 244.7 Wp/m² +13.1 Wp/m² for NEG21C.20Q-760
Open-circuit voltage 40.90 V 50.90 V 10.00 V apart
Voltage at max power 33.90 V 42.90 V 9.00 V apart
Short-circuit current 15.96 A 18.85 A 2.89 A apart
Current at max power 15.20 A 17.72 A 2.52 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.260 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for NEG21C.20Q-760
Mechanical
Dimensions 1961x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 1961x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.224 m² 3.106 m² 0.883 m² apart
Weight 23.5 kg 38.3 kg -14.8 kg for NEG18RC.27-515
Weight per kWp 45.6 kg/kWp 50.4 kg/kWp -4.8 kg/kWp for NEG18RC.27-515
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 15 yrs 12 yrs +3 yrs for NEG18RC.27-515
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.35 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for NEG21C.20Q-760
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 108 264 156 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,306 vs #74
NEG21C.20Q-760 leads by 1,232 places
Power density
#1,473 vs #86
NEG21C.20Q-760 leads by 1,387 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #511
NEG21C.20Q-760 leads by 1,654 places
Weight
#789 vs #3,780
NEG18RC.27-515 leads by 2,991 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,086 vs #66
NEG21C.20Q-760 leads by 5,020 places
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More useful comparisons

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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 or Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760?
According to our database: Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 has higher module efficiency (24.50% vs 23.20%); Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.260%/°C vs -0.290%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 has a module efficiency of 23.20%, while Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 is 24.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 use vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 uses TOPCon cells; Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 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 Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 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-NEG18RC.27-515 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 bifacial panels?
Both Trina Solar TSM-NEG18RC.27-515 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760 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.