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Advance Power API-M255 vs Anhui Rinengzhongtian Semiconductor Development QJP255-72

Peak power: Advance Power API-M255 255 Wp, Anhui Rinengzhongtian Semiconductor Development QJP255-72 255 Wp. The Advance Power API-M255 is better on 3 of 5 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Advance Power API-M255
  • Anhui Rinengzhongtian Semiconductor Development QJP255-72

Biggest differences

FactAPI-M255QJP255-72
Efficiency15.6 %13.1 %
Temperature coefficient Pmax-0.48 %/°C-0.46 %/°C
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications Advance PowerAPI-M255 Anhui Rinengzhongtian Semiconductor DevelopmentQJP255-72
General
Cell type Monocrystalline 1 Polycrystalline 1
Performance
Peak power 255 Wp 1 255 Wp 1
PTC power rating 228.2 W ✓ 1 227.1 W 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 15.6 % ✓ 1 13.1 % 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax -0.48 %/°C 1 -0.46 %/°C ✓ 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 46 °C ✓ 1 46.9 °C 1
Dimensions & weight
Width 995 mm 1 992 mm 1
Height 1,646 mm 1 1,956 mm 1

Sources

  1. CEC Solar Equipment List – PV modules — California Energy Commission · accessed 27 Sept 2026