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730.05 vs 700.05 9 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 vs Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05

Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05
Vikram Solar
HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05
730 Wp 23.50 % N-type Bifacial
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VS
Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05
Vikram Solar
HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05
700 Wp 22.53 % N-type Bifacial
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The verdict

730.05 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.97 pp more efficient. 9 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

10 of 19 parameters
Parameter 730.05 700.05 Difference
Module efficiency 23.50 % 22.53 % 0.97 pp more efficient
Power density 235.0 Wp/m² 225.3 Wp/m² 9.7 Wp/m² higher
Rated power 730 Wp 700 Wp 30 W more power
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.300 %/°C 0.020 %/°C better in heat
Weight per kWp 51.4 kg/kWp 56.4 kg/kWp 5.1 kg/kWp lighter
Weight 37.5 kg 39.5 kg 2.0 kg lighter
Open-circuit voltage 49.80 V 47.60 V 2.20 V apart
Cell count 132 66 66 cells apart
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2384x1303x35 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 2384x1303x35 mm
Voltage at max power 41.60 V 40.10 V 1.50 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
730.05
24,493 kWh
700.05
23,486 kWh
Lifetime gap
1,007 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 730.05 700.05
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 730 W 700 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 699 W 669 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 669 W 637 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 638 W 606 W
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Full specification

Parameter 730.05 700.05 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 730 Wp 700 Wp +30 W for 730.05
Module efficiency 23.50 % 22.53 % +0.97 pp for 730.05
Power density 235.0 Wp/m² 225.3 Wp/m² +9.7 Wp/m² for 730.05
Open-circuit voltage 49.80 V 47.60 V 2.20 V apart
Voltage at max power 41.60 V 40.10 V 1.50 V apart
Short-circuit current 18.60 A 18.43 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 17.56 A 17.48 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.280 %/°C -0.300 %/°C +0.020 %/°C for 730.05
Mechanical
Dimensions 2384x1303x33 mm 2384x1303x35 mm 2384x1303x33 mm vs 2384x1303x35 mm
Module area 3.106 m² 3.106 m² Same
Weight 37.5 kg 39.5 kg -2.0 kg for 730.05
Weight per kWp 51.4 kg/kWp 56.4 kg/kWp -5.1 kg/kWp for 730.05
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 N-type Same
Cell type Monocrystalline Monocrystalline Same
Cell count 132 66 66 cells apart
Bifacial Yes Yes Same
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Against the whole database

14,129 panels
Efficiency
#749 vs #4,041
730.05 leads by 3,292 places
Power density
#836 vs #4,048
730.05 leads by 3,212 places
Heat behaviour
#1,347 vs #6,152
730.05 leads by 4,805 places
Weight
#4,771 vs #10,734
730.05 leads by 5,963 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#305 vs #1,225
730.05 leads by 920 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 or Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05?
According to our database: Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 has higher module efficiency (23.50% vs 22.53%); Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 tolerates heat better (temp coeff -0.280%/°C vs -0.300%/°C). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 and Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05?
Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 has a module efficiency of 23.50%, while Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05 is 22.53%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 use vs Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05?
Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 uses N-type cells; Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05 uses N-type. 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 Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 and Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05?
Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 has a 30 years power warranty; Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05 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 Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 and Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05 bifacial panels?
Both Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.730.05 and Vikram Solar HYPERSOL VSMDH.66.700.05 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.

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.