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Advance Power API-P315 vs Boviet Solar BVM6612M-315

Peak power: Advance Power API-P315 315 Wp, Boviet Solar BVM6612M-315 315 Wp. The Boviet Solar BVM6612M-315 is better on 4 of 5 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Advance Power API-P315
  • Boviet Solar BVM6612M-315

Biggest differences

FactAPI-P315BVM6612M-315
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT)47.6 °C45.7 °C
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications Advance PowerAPI-P315 Boviet SolarBVM6612M-315
General
Cell type Polycrystalline 1 Monocrystalline 1
Performance
Peak power 315 Wp 1 315 Wp 1
PTC power rating 281.9 W 1 285.2 W ✓ 1
Efficiency
Efficiency 16.1 % 1 16.2 % ✓ 1
Temperature coefficient Pmax -0.45 %/°C 1 -0.44 %/°C ✓ 1
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) 47.6 °C 1 45.7 °C ✓ 1
Dimensions & weight
Width 995 mm 1 992 mm 1
Height 1,961 mm 1 1,956 mm 1

Sources

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