GCL vs A.B. Energy - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
GCL
China · est. 1990A.B. Energy
Germany · est. 1996
Panel models
205
vs
0
Max power
730 W
vs
0 W
Max efficiency
24.06%
vs
-
Bifacial share
60%
vs
0%
At a glance
GCL has the broader catalog (205 vs 0 models). GCL leans bifacial (60% of lineup).
GCL
Website
GCL is a global company focusing on green energy and high-efficiency photovoltaic materials. They are known for their innovation in polysilicon and wafer technologies, with a focus on low-carbon solutions. GCL is committed to building a low-carbon PV value chain and advancing global clean energy transformation.
Headquarters
Suzhou/Hong Kong, China
Founded
1990
Employees
6000+
Production Capacity
30+ GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
A.B. Energy
Website
ABO Energy is a renewable energy company that develops and constructs renewable energy projects, focusing on wind, solar, and storage facilities. They offer turnkey solutions and have connected several gigawatts of nominal output to the grid. The company is active internationally and is committed to driving the energy...
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
1996
Employees
1,400
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
GCL
|
A.B. Energy
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 205 +205 | 0 |
| Max Power | 730 W +730 W | 0 W |
| Avg Power | 552 W +552 W | 0 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.06% | - |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.83% | - |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.324%/°C | - |
| Bifacial Share | 124 (60%) +60 pp | 0 (0%) |
| Avg Warranty | 28.1 yrs | - |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandGCL
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GCL-NT12/66GDF-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | NT12/66GDF-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | GCL-NT12/66GDF 725 Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | GCL-NT12/66GDF-725 Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | NT12/66GDF-725 Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | GCL-NT12/66GDF 720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | GCL-NT12/66GDF-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | NT12/66GDF-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | GCL-NH12/66GDF-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | GCL-NH12/66GDF-715 Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
A.B. Energy
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No panel data available. | |||||
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.28%
Temp coeff
-0.280%/°C
Top 0 panels average
Efficiency
-
Temp coeff
-
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
GCL skews to higher efficiency: 20% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
GCL offers more 600W+ panels (41% of lineup)
GCL Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: PERC (36%)
A.B. Energy Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
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