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TWMND-72HD580 vs TWMNF-66HD740 6 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 vs Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740

TWMND-72HD580
580 Wp 22.50 % N-type Bifacial
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VS
Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740
TWMNF-66HD740
740 Wp 23.80 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

TWMNF-66HD740 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 1.30 pp more efficient. 6 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

See all 13 differences
How alike are they
6 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs
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What actually differs

13 of 19 parameters
Parameter TWMND-72HD580 TWMNF-66HD740 Difference
Module efficiency 22.50 % 23.80 % 1.30 pp more efficient
Rated power 580 Wp 740 Wp 160 W more power
Power density 224.5 Wp/m² 238.2 Wp/m² 13.7 Wp/m² higher
Weight 31.5 kg 37.3 kg 5.8 kg lighter
Short-circuit current 13.85 A 18.81 A 4.96 A apart
Module area 2.583 m² 3.106 m² 0.523 m² apart
Weight per kWp 54.3 kg/kWp 50.4 kg/kWp 3.9 kg/kWp lighter
Open-circuit voltage 52.30 V 49.80 V 2.50 V apart
Cell technology N-type TOPCon N-type vs TOPCon
Current at max power 13.21 A 17.75 A 4.54 A apart
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Voltage at max power 43.93 V 41.69 V 2.24 V apart
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
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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 (-0.280 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
TWMND-72HD580
19,460 kWh
TWMNF-66HD740
24,828 kWh
Lifetime gap
5,368 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario TWMND-72HD580 TWMNF-66HD740
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 580 W 740 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.8% of rated power 556 W 709 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.6% of rated power 531 W 678 W
Hot roof 70 °C 87.4% of rated power 507 W 647 W
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Full specification

Parameter TWMND-72HD580 TWMNF-66HD740 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 580 Wp 740 Wp +160 W for TWMNF-66HD740
Module efficiency 22.50 % 23.80 % +1.30 pp for TWMNF-66HD740
Power density 224.5 Wp/m² 238.2 Wp/m² +13.7 Wp/m² for TWMNF-66HD740
Open-circuit voltage 52.30 V 49.80 V 2.50 V apart
Voltage at max power 43.93 V 41.69 V 2.24 V apart
Short-circuit current 13.85 A 18.81 A 4.96 A apart
Current at max power 13.21 A 17.75 A 4.54 A apart
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.280 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2278x1134x30 mm 2384x1303x33 mm 2278x1134x30 mm vs 2384x1303x33 mm
Module area 2.583 m² 3.106 m² 0.523 m² apart
Weight 31.5 kg 37.3 kg -5.8 kg for TWMND-72HD580
Weight per kWp 54.3 kg/kWp 50.4 kg/kWp -3.9 kg/kWp for TWMNF-66HD740
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/yr 0.40 %/yr Same
Technology
Cell technology N-type TOPCon N-type vs TOPCon
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 144 132 12 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
04

Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#4,281 vs #462
TWMNF-66HD740 leads by 3,819 places
Power density
#4,607 vs #460
TWMNF-66HD740 leads by 4,147 places
Heat behaviour
#1,347 vs #1,347
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#8,628 vs #3,801
TWMNF-66HD740 leads by 4,827 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#4,533 vs #183
TWMNF-66HD740 leads by 4,350 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 or Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740?
According to our database: Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740 has higher module efficiency (23.80% vs 22.50%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 and Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740?
Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 has a module efficiency of 22.50%, while Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740 is 23.80%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 use vs Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740?
Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 uses N-type cells; Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740 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 Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 and Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740?
Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 has a 30 years power warranty; Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740 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 Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 and Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740 bifacial panels?
Both Tongwei TWMND-72HD580 and Tongwei TWMNF-66HD740 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.