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20Q-740 vs 20 730 13 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730

TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740
740 Wp 23.80 % TOPCon Bifacial
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TSM-NEG21C.20 730
730 Wp 23.50 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

20Q-740 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is temperature coefficient: 0.030 %/°C better in heat. 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 20Q-740 20 730 Difference
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.290 %/°C 0.030 %/°C better in heat
Module efficiency 23.80 % 23.50 % 0.30 pp more efficient
Power density 238.2 Wp/m² 235.0 Wp/m² 3.2 Wp/m² higher
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr 0.05 %/yr slower
Rated power 740 Wp 730 Wp 10 W more power
Cell count 264 132 132 cells 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
20Q-740
25,022 kWh
20 730
24,493 kWh
Lifetime gap
529 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 20Q-740 20 730
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 740 W 730 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.7% of rated power 711 W 698 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.3% of rated power 682 W 666 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.0% of rated power 653 W 635 W
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Full specification

Parameter 20Q-740 20 730 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 740 Wp 730 Wp +10 W for 20Q-740
Module efficiency 23.80 % 23.50 % +0.30 pp for 20Q-740
Power density 238.2 Wp/m² 235.0 Wp/m² +3.2 Wp/m² for 20Q-740
Open-circuit voltage 50.10 V 49.90 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 42.10 V 41.70 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 18.69 A 18.58 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.58 A 17.51 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.260 %/°C -0.290 %/°C +0.030 %/°C for 20Q-740
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 51.8 kg/kWp 52.5 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.35 %/yr 0.40 %/yr -0.05 %/yr for 20Q-740
Technology
Cell technology TOPCon TOPCon Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 264 132 132 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

13,953 panels
Efficiency
#429 vs #708
20Q-740 leads by 279 places
Power density
#427 vs #790
20Q-740 leads by 363 places
Heat behaviour
#511 vs #2,146
20Q-740 leads by 1,635 places
Weight
#5,095 vs #5,958
20Q-740 leads by 863 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#178 vs #303
20Q-740 leads by 125 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-NEG21C.20Q-740 or Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730?
According to our database: Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 has higher module efficiency (23.80% vs 23.50%); Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 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.20Q-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 has a module efficiency of 23.80%, while Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730 is 23.50%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 use vs Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 uses TOPCon cells; Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730 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.20Q-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730?
Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 has a 30 years power warranty; Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730 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.20Q-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730 bifacial panels?
Both Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740 and Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20 730 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.