Becquer vs Q-Cells - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Q-Cells has the broader catalog (89 vs 6 models). Q-Cells leads on peak efficiency at 23.20%. Becquer leans bifacial (100% of lineup).
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
Qcells is a renowned global provider of complete energy solutions, specializing in solar cells and modules, energy storage solutions, downstream project business, and energy retail. The company has a strong heritage dating back to its foundation in Germany and has become a leader in technology innovations. As an...
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Annual capacity
- 11.2 GW/year
- Employees
- 2000+
- Listed
- NASDAQ: HQCL
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Becquer skews to higher efficiency: 17% of lineup is 23%+
Becquer offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (43%)
The flagships
Written summary
Becquer is an India-based solar manufacturer founded around 2016, incorporated in Singapore but operating primarily across 14 Indian states, with its commercial hub in Mumbai. The company is a relatively small, privately held player - no BloombergNEF or S&P Global Tier 1 designation has been reported for Becquer, and its annual revenue as of early 2025 was approximately INR 92.6 crore, reflecting a focused regional footprint rather than global scale. Q-Cells, operating as Hanwha Q CELLS since South Korean conglomerate Hanwha acquired the German-founded brand in 2012, occupies an entirely different tier: it holds both Bloomberg Tier 1 and S&P Global 2025 Tier 1 status, ships over nine gigawatts of modules annually by recent estimates, and runs the largest solar manufacturing complex in the Western Hemisphere in Georgia, USA. In terms of institutional footprint, bankability, and global reach, Q-Cells holds a commanding advantage.
Becquer's product story centers on industrial captive solar in India - factories, commercial facades, and rooftop systems for manufacturing clients. Its most notable technical push is the Becsa-branded HJT module range, reportedly India's first BIS-approved heterojunction product, achieving wattage above 715 W. Q-Cells addresses a broader spectrum: its Q.TRON residential series uses proprietary Q.ANTUM NEO n-type TOPCon cell technology to reach module efficiencies up to roughly 22.5-23.7%, while its commercial and utility-oriented lines target installers who need bankable product with a robust US-domestic supply chain. Q-Cells has led US residential and commercial market share for multiple consecutive years according to Wood Mackenzie, giving it unmatched installer familiarity in that market.
For most buyers outside India - particularly in North America or Europe - Q-Cells is the clear default: proven technology, Tier 1 bankability, broad installer support, and competitive pricing well below premium peers like Maxeon. Becquer is a credible choice specifically for Indian industrial and commercial captive-energy projects where a domestic HJT supplier and local project support matter more than global brand recognition.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-11
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.