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Advance Power API-M265 vs AXITEC AC-265P/156-60S

Peak power: Advance Power API-M265 265 Wp, AXITEC AC-265P/156-60S 265 Wp. The AXITEC AC-265P/156-60S is better on 3 of 5 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Advance Power API-M265
  • AXITEC AC-265P/156-60S

Biggest differences

FactAPI-M265AC-265P/156-60S
Efficiency13.6 %16.3 %
Temperature coefficient Pmax-0.45 %/°C-0.48 %/°C
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications Advance PowerAPI-M265 AXITECAC-265P/156-60S
General
Cell type Monocrystalline 1 Polycrystalline 1
Performance
Peak power 265 Wp 1 265 Wp 1
PTC power rating 235.7 W 1 236.1 W ✓ 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 13.6 % 1 16.3 % ✓ 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax -0.45 %/°C ✓ 1 -0.48 %/°C 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 47.9 °C 1 47.1 °C ✓ 1
Dimensions & weight
Width 995 mm 1 992 mm 1
Height 1,961 mm 1 1,636 mm 1

Sources

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