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NEG21C.20-740 vs NE21 710W 10 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 vs Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W

Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740
TSM-NEG21C.20-740
740 Wp 23.80 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W
TSM-NE21 710W
710 Wp 22.90 % TOPCon
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The verdict

NEG21C.20-740 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.90 pp more efficient. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter NEG21C.20-740 NE21 710W Difference
Module efficiency 23.80 % 22.90 % 0.90 pp more efficient
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs 5 yrs longer
Power density 238.2 Wp/m² 228.6 Wp/m² 9.7 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 740 Wp 710 Wp 30 W more power
Weight 38.3 kg 32.9 kg 5.4 kg lighter
Weight per kWp 51.8 kg/kWp 46.3 kg/kWp 5.4 kg/kWp lighter
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
Open-circuit voltage 50.30 V 49.00 V 1.30 V apart
Voltage at max power 42.10 V 40.90 V 1.20 V apart
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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 (-0.290 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
NEG21C.20-740
24,828 kWh
NE21 710W
23,822 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,006 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario NEG21C.20-740 NE21 710W
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 740 W 710 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 708 W 679 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 676 W 648 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 643 W 617 W
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Full specification

Parameter NEG21C.20-740 NE21 710W Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 740 Wp 710 Wp +30 W for NEG21C.20-740
Module efficiency 23.80 % 22.90 % +0.90 pp for NEG21C.20-740
Power density 238.2 Wp/m² 228.6 Wp/m² +9.7 Wp/m² for NEG21C.20-740
Open-circuit voltage 50.30 V 49.00 V 1.30 V apart
Voltage at max power 42.10 V 40.90 V 1.20 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.66 A 18.40 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.58 A 17.36 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2384x1303x33 mm Same
Module area 3.106 m² 3.106 m² Same
Weight 38.3 kg 32.9 kg -5.4 kg for NE21 710W
Weight per kWp 51.8 kg/kWp 46.3 kg/kWp -5.4 kg/kWp for NE21 710W
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 25 yrs +5 yrs for NEG21C.20-740
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 132 Same
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#433 vs #2,359
NEG21C.20-740 leads by 1,926 places
Power density
#431 vs #2,474
NEG21C.20-740 leads by 2,043 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#5,125 vs #1,119
NE21 710W leads by 4,006 places
Warranty
#21 vs #9,798
NEG21C.20-740 leads by 9,777 places
Overall
#185 vs #1,297
NEG21C.20-740 leads by 1,112 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 or Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W?
According to our database: Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 has higher module efficiency (23.80% vs 22.90%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 has a module efficiency of 23.80%, while Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710 W is 22.90%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 use vs Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 uses TOPCon cells; Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710 W 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-NEG21C.20-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710 W has a 25 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-NEG21C.20-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710W bifacial panels?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-740 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Trina Solar TSM-NE21 710 W 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.