--- title: "VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-655 655W Solar Panel - Specs & Review | ComparePV" description: "VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-655 655W solar panel. Specs: 21.10% efficiency, Monocrystalline cells, dimensions, warranty and temperature coefficient." source: "https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-655" updated: 2026-09-11 --- # VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-655 Middle of its segment, needs the roof space 5,245 panels in the 555-755 W band, all technologies ## Identity - **Manufacturer:** VDS Renewable - **Model:** VDS-S132/M12H-655 - **Series:** VDS-S132/M12H-xxx - **Rated power:** 655 W - **Cell technology:** Monocrystalline ## How it compares Compared against 555-755 W band, all technologies (5245 panels). | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Power (Wp) | 655 W | 620 W | Typical | | | Module efficiency | 21.10% | 22.50% | Weak - bottom 8% | 9,297 | | Power density | 210.9 | 225.3 | Weak - bottom 8% | 9,459 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.340 | -0.290 | Weak - bottom 15% | 8,778 | | Weight (kg) | 33.9 kg | 32.5 kg | Typical | | | Performance warranty | 25 yrs | 30 yrs | Weak - bottom 8% | 9,798 | ### Full peer table | Measure | This panel | Segment median | Standing | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Module efficiency | 21.10% | 22.50% | Weak - bottom 8% | 9,297 | | Power density | 210.9 | 225.3 | Weak - bottom 8% | 9,459 | | Temperature coefficient | -0.340 | -0.290 | Weak - bottom 15% | 8,778 | | Weight per kWp | 51.8 | 53.1 | Typical | 5,121 | | Performance warranty | 25 yrs | 30 yrs | Weak - bottom 8% | 9,798 | ### Watch out for - **210.9 watts per square metre** - Bottom 8% of the 555-755 W band, against a median of 225.3. Ranked 9,459th in the whole database. - **25 year performance warranty** - Bottom 8% of the 555-755 W band, against a median of 30 yrs. Ranked 9,798th in the whole database. - **21.10% module efficiency** - Bottom 8% of the 555-755 W band, against a median of 22.50%. Ranked 9,297th in the whole database. - **Best for:** Commercial, utility-scale and shaded-installations. - **Not ideal for:** Roofs where every square metre has to count, owners who want a long output guarantee and tight roof space. ## Specification ### Electrical - **Rated power (Pmax):** 655 W - **Efficiency:** 21.10 % - **Voltage at Pmax (Vmp):** 37.80 V - **Current at Pmax (Imp):** 17.33 A - **Open-circuit voltage (Voc):** 45.10 V - **Short-circuit current (Isc):** 18.33 A - **Max system voltage:** 1500 V ### Temperature - **Temperature coefficient of Pmax:** -0.340 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Voc:** -0.250 %/degC - **Temperature coefficient of Isc:** 0.040 %/degC - **NOCT:** 43 degC ### Cell and construction - **Cell type:** Monocrystalline - **Cell count:** 132 ### Physical - **Length:** 2384 mm - **Width:** 1303 mm - **Thickness:** 35 mm - **Weight:** 33.9 kg - **Area:** 3.11 m2 - **Power density:** 210.9 Wp/m2 ### Warranty and degradation - **Product warranty:** 12 years - **Performance warranty:** 25 years - **Output guaranteed at end of warranty:** 84.8 % - **First-year degradation:** 2.00 % - **Annual degradation:** 0.55 % - **Output after 30 years:** 537 W ## Rank in the whole catalogue | Measure | Position | | --- | --- | | Efficiency | 9297 of 14005 | | Power density | 9459 of 14005 | | Temperature coefficient | 8778 of 14005 | | Weight | 5121 of 14005 | | Warranty | 9798 of 14005 | ## About this series The VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-xxx series consists of modules based on **210mm monocrystalline cells in half-cut technology**, designed for high power density and stable operation in demanding conditions. The use of **multi-busbar technology** improves current collection and light utilization, resulting in more predictable annual energy yields, even under less-than-ideal conditions and with non-ideal angles of incidence. The manufacturer also emphasizes **minimizing microcracks through non-destructive cutting**, which supports long-term reliability and reduces the risk of performance degradation over time. Another advantage is **PID resistance**, as well as solutions that increase durability in harsh environments (e.g., salt, ammonia, sand, high humidity). This is a good choice for commercial and industrial installations, as well as PV farms, where reducing BOS (Balance of System) costs, achieving a quick return on investment, and compatibility with popular system components are important. ## Notable figures - At 21.1% efficiency, this panel is 0.7pp below the \*\*database\*\* median of 21.8% - Power density of 210.9 W/m² is 7.2 W/m² below \*\*database\*\* median (218.1 W/m²) - needs more roof space - Temperature coefficient of -0.34%/°C is 0.04pp worse than \*\*database\*\* median (-0.30%/°C) - higher losses in summer heat - At 33.9 kg, this panel is 7.4 kg heavier than the \*\*database\*\* median (26.5 kg) - more demanding for installation crews - In the top 66% for efficiency among all N-type panels ## Questions ### What is the maximum power output of the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx series panels? Modules in this series reach a maximum power output of up to 670 Wp. This high power rating results from the use of 210 mm monocrystalline half-cut cells combined with multi-busbar technology, which improves current collection and light utilization. This allows fewer panels to deliver higher system power, reducing racking and cabling costs. ### What warranty comes with the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx panels? VDS Renewable provides a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year power performance warranty. This covers both manufacturing defects and excessive power degradation over time. It's an industry-standard level of protection that helps secure the return on investment for commercial installations and PV farms. ### Are the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx panels bifacial modules? No, the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx series consists of monofacial panels, not bifacial ones. They generate energy only from the front side of the module. This makes them well suited for standard rooftops and ground-mounted installations without a bright, reflective surface, where a bifacial gain would be limited anyway. ### How does half-cut cell technology in the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx differ from standard cells? Half-cut cells are split in half, which reduces resistive losses and increases module efficiency while also limiting the impact of partial shading on overall power output. Combined with multi-busbar technology, current collection across the cell surface improves, resulting in more stable annual energy yields, even under lower irradiance conditions. ### Are the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx panels resistant to PID and harsh environmental conditions? Yes, the manufacturer states PID (potential-induced degradation) resistance along with enhanced durability against harsh conditions such as high humidity, salt, ammonia, and sand exposure. This is a key advantage for installations near coastal areas, livestock farms, or regions with high dust levels. ### What types of installations are the VDS-S132/M12H-xxx panels best suited for? This series is primarily designed for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale PV farm installations, where high per-module power output and reduced BOS (Balance of System) costs matter most. Fewer, higher-power panels mean shorter installation time, less cabling, and a faster payback period for large-scale projects. ## Datasheet [Manufacturer datasheet (PDF)](https://comparepv.com/datasheets/650-670W-210-132cells-e45a8e98b7ca.pdf) ## Alternatives | Panel | Power | How it differs | | --- | --- | --- | | [AIKO AIKO-A650-MAE72Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a650-mae72mw) | 650 W | Cooler, lighter, +4.1 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A680-MDE72Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a680-mde72mw) | 680 W | Cooler, +4.1 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [AIKO AIKO-A675-MDE72Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a675-mde72mw) | 675 W | Cooler, +3.9 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [AIKO AIKO-A645-MAE72Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a645-mae72mw) | 645 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.9 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a700-mae78dw) | 700 W | Cooler, +3.9 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [AIKO AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a695-mae78dw) | 695 W | Cooler, +3.8 pp, +5 yr warranty | | [AIKO AIKO-G670-MCH72Mw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-g670-mch72mw) | 670 W | Cooler, lighter, +3.7 pp | | [VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-650](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-650) | 650 W | -0.2 pp | | [VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-660](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-660) | 660 W | Very close match | | [VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-665](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-665) | 665 W | +10 W, +0.3 pp | | [VDS Renewable VDS-S132/M12H-670](https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-670) | 670 W | +15 W, +0.5 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A805-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a805-grh78dw) | 805 W | +150 W, cooler, +4.0 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a800-grh78dw) | 800 W | +145 W, cooler, +3.8 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A795-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a795-grh78dw) | 795 W | +140 W, cooler, +3.7 pp | | [AIKO AIKO-A790-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a790-grh78dw) | 790 W | +135 W, cooler, +3.5 pp | | [Trina Solar TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-760) | 760 W | +105 W, cooler, +3.4 pp | --- Source: https://comparepv.com/panel/vds-renewable-vds-s132-m12h-655 Not in this file, on the page: a thirty-year output simulator and alternatives filtered by how closely they match these dimensions.