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The data
N-type TOPCon module
Produces DC electricity at the roof. It contains no system-level power conversion or storage.
- Product role
- None in the module.
- Published range
- 695 W
- Electrical layer
- DC module output
- Construction
- Bifacial, Dual-glass
Performance guarantee: 30-year linear output
Wattage figure based on the sourced rated power (695 W) applied to the guaranteed floor; modular/format differences aside, this is the same rated-power spec shown above.
Modelled effective output, year by year
Year 1 to year 25, at 30°C and 1000 W/m². Rated 695 W at STC.
How this is modelled
Compounds this panel’s own published first-year (1%) and annual (0.4%/yr) degradation figures against its 695 W rated (STC) output, then derates for the ambient and irradiance selected. Output is scaled roughly linearly with irradiance (1000W/m² against the 1000 W/m² STC reference). This is the dominant real-world effect at low light, whether from cloud, shading or soiling. Output is then further derated for heat, from this panel’s own NOCT (43°C) and temperature coefficient (-0.3%/°C), giving an estimated cell temperature of 59°C at that ambient and irradiance. A datasheet-derived estimate, not a field measurement or a warranty guarantee: it does not account for this panel’s own low-light efficiency response (a separate, less-consistently-published spec), or for wind and system design. See NOCT and temperature coefficient in the glossary.
Control panel
| Year | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts | 618 W | 608 W | 596 W | 583 W | 571 W | 558 W |
| % of rated | 89.0% | 87.5% | 85.7% | 83.9% | 82.1% | 80.3% |
Verification & sources
Market context
Global evidencechange in the site menu
Global benchmark. This scorecard is benchmarked globally. A global score does not imply local availability, certification, warranty coverage, or installer compatibility.
Benchmark anchor. The score uses the highest exact current power bin established for the retained market scope. Scored model: BiN-03-695 · checked 2026-08-06. Evidence.
Sources & references · checked 2026-09-02
Strong evidence coverage
16 of 16 scored criteria link directly to a published source.
Values marked estimated, derived, or not found remain visible on the audit sheet and do not carry the same evidential weight as a linked source. Coverage measures direct links, not an independent guarantee that a claim is correct.
Record revision. Waaree BiN-03 680-710 W datasheet WEL/E&PD/680-710/132/BiN-03/HC/04/06.06.2024 and TOPCon warranty 25.09.2024. Multi-market warranty-terms recovery 2026-08-29: structured AU, US or IN overlay terms recovered or held from the exact governing instrument. India existing-catalogue panel ALMM review 2026-09-02: IN overlays recorded against List-I revision 03.08.2026; scores unchanged.
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Product record history
4 changes to this record · 28 products changed in this update
Source revision
- Current text
- Waaree BiN-03 680-710 W datasheet WEL/E&PD/680-710/132/BiN-03/HC/04/06.06.2024 and TOPCon warranty 25.09.2024. Multi-market warranty-terms recovery 2026-08-29: structured AU, US or IN overlay terms recovered or held from the exact governing instrument. India existing-catalogue panel ALMM review 2026-09-02: IN overlays recorded against List-I revision 03.08.2026; scores unchanged.
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Primary datasheetIN Support Note
- Before
- The Indian market record is deliberately limited to the exact currently listed BiN-03-695. Other bins in the technical family are not inferred as current in India.
- After
- Named on ALMM List-I revision 03.08.2026. Manufacturer listing is established; distributor inventory is not inferred. Other BiN families are different identities and are not inferred.
IN Evidence sources
- Before
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jFtZpAxowWsIby8yUlPlfTxhd56r7ZVl/view?usp=sharing; https://shop.waaree.com/waaree-695-wp-132cells-24-volts-n-type-framed-dual-glass-bifacial-solar-module/; https://www.waaree.com/upload/media/limited_warranty_statement_wel_epd_ws_topcon_01_25092024_1754071178.pdf
- After
- https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3/uploads/2026/08/202608031426164762.pdf; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jFtZpAxowWsIby8yUlPlfTxhd56r7ZVl/view?usp=sharing; https://mnre.gov.in/en/approved-list-of-models-and-manufacturers-almm/; https://shop.waaree.com/waaree-695-wp-132cells-24-volts-n-type-framed-dual-glass-bifacial-solar-module/; https://www.waaree.com/upload/media/limited_warranty_statement_wel_epd_ws_topcon_01_25092024_1754071178.pdf
IN Certifications
- Before
- Waaree's live Indian shop lists the exact BiN-03-695 model and identifies Waaree Energies Limited as manufacturer.
- After
- Named on ALMM List-I revision 03.08.2026 as BiN-03-695. Cited source_version in-almm-module-2026-08-03-ffdfc4d1f767.
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Source revision
- Before
- Waaree BiN-03 680-710 W datasheet WEL/E&PD/680-710/132/BiN-03/HC/04/06.06.2024 and TOPCon warranty 25.09.2024
- After
- Waaree BiN-03 680-710 W datasheet WEL/E&PD/680-710/132/BiN-03/HC/04/06.06.2024 and TOPCon warranty 25.09.2024. Multi-market warranty-terms recovery 2026-08-29: structured AU, US or IN overlay terms recovered or held from the exact governing instrument.
IN Warranty conditions
- Current text
- labour: No unconditional on-site labour promise is scored.; registration: No separate product-registration portal is stated as a condition for cover to start. Transfer language refers to the place of installation at the time of warranty registration. Claims require written notice within 30 days with serial numbers and purchase evidence.; remedy: Waaree may repair, replace, add modules or refund an accepted claim.; removal reinstallation: Installation, removal and reinstallation costs are excluded.; transferability: Transfer requires prior written consent and retention at the original installation site.; transport: Direct repair and transport of repair or replacement material are covered; insurance, air freight and customs are excluded.
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Primary datasheetCell technology tier+1 in JSON record
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Independent energy yield: Evidence sources
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- https://scorecard.pvel.com/methodology/; https://scorecard.pvel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-PV-Module-Reliability-Scorecard.pdf
Independent energy yield
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- Brand or series yield-tested; exact model not covered
Independent energy yield: Evidence status
- Before
- Not previously recorded
- After
- sourced
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Evidence timeline
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Our reading
Elite BiN-03 66-cell scores 59, placing 49 of 60 in the Global Tier-1 class against a class average of 64.0. Its strongest scoring dimension is performance & degradation (73). Guarantee & Backbone scores 43, the lowest pillar for this product. The class average on guarantee & backbone is 59. Underlying specifications include a module efficiency of 22.38%, N-type TOPCon cell technology, 12-year product warranty backed by a 30-year performance term.