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Advance Power API-M265 vs Boviet Solar BVM6610P-265

Peak power: Advance Power API-M265 265 Wp, Boviet Solar BVM6610P-265 265 Wp. The Boviet Solar BVM6610P-265 is better on 4 of 5 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Advance Power API-M265
  • Boviet Solar BVM6610P-265

Biggest differences

FactAPI-M265BVM6610P-265
Efficiency13.6 %16.5 %
Temperature coefficient Pmax-0.45 %/°C-0.4 %/°C
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT)47.9 °C43.7 °C
PTC power rating235.7 W244.8 W
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications Advance PowerAPI-M265 Boviet SolarBVM6610P-265
General
Cell type Monocrystalline 1 Polycrystalline 1
Performance
Peak power 265 Wp 1 265 Wp 1
PTC power rating 235.7 W 1 244.8 W ✓ 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 13.6 % 1 16.5 % ✓ 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax -0.45 %/°C 1 -0.4 %/°C ✓ 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 47.9 °C 1 43.7 °C ✓ 1
Dimensions & weight
Width 995 mm 1 990 mm 1
Height 1,961 mm 1 1,626 mm 1

Sources

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