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20-720W vs 20Q-750 10 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720W vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750

Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720W
TSM-NEG21C.20-720W
720 Wp 23.20 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750
TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750
750 Wp 24.10 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

20Q-750 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 20-720W 20Q-750 Difference
Module efficiency 23.20 % 24.10 % 0.90 pp more efficient
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.260 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 241.4 Wp/m² 9.7 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 720 Wp 750 Wp 30 W more power
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.35 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Cell count 132 264 132 cells apart
Weight per kWp 53.2 kg/kWp 51.1 kg/kWp 2.1 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 49.40 V 50.50 V 1.10 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.30 V 42.50 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
20-720W
24,157 kWh
20Q-750
25,360 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,203 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 20-720W 20Q-750
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 720 W 750 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 689 W 721 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 657 W 692 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 626 W 662 W
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Full specification

Parameter 20-720W 20Q-750 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 720 Wp 750 Wp +30 W for 20Q-750
Module efficiency 23.20 % 24.10 % +0.90 pp for 20Q-750
Power density 231.8 Wp/m² 241.4 Wp/m² +9.7 Wp/m² for 20Q-750
Open-circuit voltage 49.40 V 50.50 V 1.10 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.30 V 42.50 V 1.20 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.49 A 18.77 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.44 A 17.66 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.290 %/°C -0.260 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for 20Q-750
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 53.2 kg/kWp 51.1 kg/kWp -2.1 kg/kWp for 20Q-750
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.35 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for 20Q-750
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 264 132 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,005 panels
Efficiency
#1,306 vs #219
20Q-750 leads by 1,087 places
Power density
#1,347 vs #219
20Q-750 leads by 1,128 places
Heat behaviour
#2,165 vs #511
20Q-750 leads by 1,654 places
Weight
#7,025 vs #4,401
20Q-750 leads by 2,624 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#516 vs #123
20Q-750 leads by 393 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720W or Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750?
According to our database: Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 has higher module efficiency (24.10% vs 23.20%); Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 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-NEG21C.20-720W and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720 W has a module efficiency of 23.20%, while Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 is 24.10%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720W use vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720 W uses TOPCon cells; Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 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.20-720W and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720 W has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 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-NEG21C.20-720W and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 bifacial panels?
Both Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20-720 W and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750 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.