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460 NEG9R.28 vs NEG9R.28-460 17 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460

Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28
TSM-460 NEG9R.28
460 Wp 23.00 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460
TSM-NEG9R.28-460
460 Wp 23.00 % TOPCon
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The verdict

460 NEG9R.28 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is product warranty: 10 yrs longer. 17 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

2 of 19 parameters
Parameter 460 NEG9R.28 NEG9R.28-460 Difference
Product warranty 25 yrs 15 yrs 10 yrs longer
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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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.
460 NEG9R.28
15,434 kWh
NEG9R.28-460
15,434 kWh
Lifetime gap
No difference
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 460 NEG9R.28 NEG9R.28-460
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 460 W 460 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 440 W 440 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 420 W 420 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 400 W 400 W
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Full specification

Parameter 460 NEG9R.28 NEG9R.28-460 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 460 Wp 460 Wp Same
Module efficiency 23.00 % 23.00 % Same
Power density 230.2 Wp/m² 230.2 Wp/m² Same
Open-circuit voltage 53.80 V 53.80 V Same
Voltage at max power 45.40 V 45.40 V Same
Short-circuit current 10.81 A 10.81 A Same
Current at max power 10.14 A 10.14 A Same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.290 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 1762x1134x30 mm 1762x1134x30 mm Same
Module area 1.998 m² 1.998 m² Same
Weight 21.0 kg 21.0 kg Same
Weight per kWp 45.7 kg/kWp 45.7 kg/kWp Same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 15 yrs +10 yrs for 460 NEG9R.28
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 144 Same
Bifacial Yes No Yes vs No
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,919 vs #1,919
Tied - the same position in the database
Power density
#1,876 vs #1,876
Tied - the same position in the database
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#805 vs #805
Tied - the same position in the database
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,126 vs #7,286
460 NEG9R.28 leads by 2,160 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 or Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460?
According to our database: both panels are closely matched on key specs - the decision often comes down to price and local availability. See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460?
Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 has a module efficiency of 23.00%, while Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460 is 23.00%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 use vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460?
Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 uses TOPCon cells; Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460 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-460 NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460?
Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460 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-460 NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460 bifacial panels?
Trina Solar TSM-460 NEG9R.28 is bifacial (captures light from both faces); Trina Solar TSM-NEG9R.28-460 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.