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550 vs 555 18 of 19 identical Swap Change panels

Waaree BiN-08-550 vs Waaree BiN-08-555

BiN-08-550
550 Wp 21.28 % TOPCon Bifacial
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VS
BiN-08-555
555 Wp 21.48 % TOPCon Bifacial
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The verdict

555 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is module efficiency: 0.20 pp more efficient. 18 of 19 comparable parameters are identical.

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

1 of 19 parameters
Parameter 550 555 Difference
Module efficiency 21.28 % 21.48 % 0.20 pp more efficient
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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 (-0.300 %/°C), so a warmer roof scales both curves by the same factor: the totals fall together and neither panel gains on the other.
550
18,454 kWh
555
18,621 kWh
Lifetime gap
167 kWh
Output when it is hot
Rated power carried across the range a module actually sees
Scenario 550 555
Standard test conditions 25 °C 100.0% of rated power 550 W 555 W
Cool, bright day 40 °C 95.5% of rated power 525 W 530 W
Typical summer roof 55 °C 91.0% of rated power 501 W 505 W
Hot roof 70 °C 86.5% of rated power 476 W 480 W
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Full specification

Parameter 550 555 Difference
Power and efficiency
Rated power 550 Wp 555 Wp Effectively the same
Module efficiency 21.28 % 21.48 % +0.20 pp for 555
Power density 212.8 Wp/m² 214.8 Wp/m² Effectively the same
Open-circuit voltage 50.30 V 50.50 V Effectively the same
Voltage at max power 41.60 V 41.80 V Effectively the same
Short-circuit current 13.99 A 14.05 A Effectively the same
Current at max power 13.23 A 13.28 A Effectively the same
Temperature
Temperature coefficient -0.300 %/°C -0.300 %/°C Same
Mechanical
Dimensions 2279x1134x35 mm 2279x1134x35 mm Same
Module area 2.584 m² 2.584 m² Same
Weight 32.0 kg 32.0 kg Same
Weight per kWp 58.2 kg/kWp 57.7 kg/kWp Effectively the same
Warranty and degradation
Product warranty 12 yrs 12 yrs Same
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Same
Annual degradation 0.40 %/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
#8,795 vs #8,152
555 leads by 643 places
Power density
#8,643 vs #8,148
555 leads by 495 places
Heat behaviour
#6,093 vs #6,093
Tied - the same position in the database
Weight
#11,595 vs #11,340
555 leads by 255 places
Warranty
#21 vs #21
Tied - the same position in the database
Overall
#7,029 vs #6,600
555 leads by 429 places
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Written summary

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Questions about this pairing

Which panel is better: Waaree BiN-08-550 or Waaree BiN-08-555?
According to our database: Waaree BiN-08-555 has higher module efficiency (21.48% vs 21.28%). See the full spec comparison and 30-year energy simulation above for a complete picture.
What is the efficiency of Waaree BiN-08-550 and Waaree BiN-08-555?
Waaree BiN-08-550 has a module efficiency of 21.28%, while Waaree BiN-08-555 is 21.48%. Higher efficiency means more electricity from the same roof area - useful when space is limited.
What cell technology does Waaree BiN-08-550 use vs Waaree BiN-08-555?
Waaree BiN-08-550 uses TOPCon cells; Waaree BiN-08-555 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 Waaree BiN-08-550 and Waaree BiN-08-555?
Waaree BiN-08-550 has a 30 years power warranty; Waaree BiN-08-555 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 Waaree BiN-08-550 and Waaree BiN-08-555 bifacial panels?
Both Waaree BiN-08-550 and Waaree BiN-08-555 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.