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460NEG9R.28 vs 430NEG9R.28 13 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 vs Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28

Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28
TSM-460NEG9R.28
460 Wp 23.00 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28
TSM-430NEG9R.28
430 Wp 21.50 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

460NEG9R.28 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.50 pp more efficient. 13 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

6 of 19 parameters
Parameter 460NEG9R.28 430NEG9R.28 Difference
Module efficiency 23.00 % 21.50 % 1.50 pp more efficient
Power density 230.2 Wp/m² 215.2 Wp/m² 15.0 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 460 Wp 430 Wp 30 W more power
Open-circuit voltage 53.80 V 51.40 V 2.40 V apart
Weight per kWp 45.7 kg/kWp 48.8 kg/kWp 3.2 kg/kWp lighter
Voltage at max power 45.40 V 43.20 V 2.20 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.
460NEG9R.28
15,434 kWh
430NEG9R.28
14,427 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,007 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 460NEG9R.28 430NEG9R.28
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 460 W 430 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 440 W 411 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 420 W 393 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 400 W 374 W
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Full specification

Parameter 460NEG9R.28 430NEG9R.28 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 460 Wp 430 Wp +30 W for 460NEG9R.28
Module efficiency 23.00 % 21.50 % +1.50 pp for 460NEG9R.28
Power density 230.2 Wp/m² 215.2 Wp/m² +15.0 Wp/m² for 460NEG9R.28
Open-circuit voltage 53.80 V 51.40 V 2.40 V apart
Voltage at max power 45.40 V 43.20 V 2.20 V apart
Short-circuit current 10.81 A 10.59 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 10.14 A 9.96 A Effectively the 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 48.8 kg/kWp -3.2 kg/kWp for 460NEG9R.28
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 25 yrs 25 yrs Same
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 Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,919 vs #7,958
460NEG9R.28 leads by 6,039 places
Power density
#1,876 vs #7,816
460NEG9R.28 leads by 5,940 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #2,165
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#805 vs #2,492
460NEG9R.28 leads by 1,687 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#5,126 vs #8,126
460NEG9R.28 leads by 3,000 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 or Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28?
According to our database: Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 has higher module efficiency (23.00% vs 21.50%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28?
Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 has a module efficiency of 23.00%, while Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28 is 21.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 use vs Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28?
Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 uses TOPCon cells; Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28 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-460NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28?
Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28 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-460NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28 bifacial panels?
Both Trina Solar TSM-460NEG9R.28 and Trina Solar TSM-430NEG9R.28 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.