GCL vs AKCOME - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
GCL
China · est. 1990AKCOME
China · est. 2003
Panel models
205
vs
3
Max power
730 W
vs
700 W
Max efficiency
24.06%
vs
22.54%
Bifacial share
60%
vs
100%
At a glance
GCL has the broader catalog (205 vs 3 models). GCL leads on peak efficiency at 24.06%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% 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
AKCOME
Website
Headquarters
Suzhou, China
Founded
2003
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
No
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
GCL
|
AKCOME
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 205 +202 | 3 |
| Max Power | 730 W +30 W | 700 W |
| Avg Power | 552 W | 672 W +120 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.06% +1.52 pp | 22.54% |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.83% +0.20 pp | 21.63% |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.324%/°C | -0.240%/°C +0.084 |
| Bifacial Share | 124 (60%) | 3 (100%) +40 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 28.1 yrs | 30.0 yrs +1.9 yr |
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 |
AKCOME
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKA611HDGDC-700W Bi | 700W | 22.5% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | SKA611HDGDC-660W Bi | 660W | 21.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | SKA611HDGDC-655W Bi | 655W | 21.1% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.28%
Temp coeff
-0.280%/°C
Top 3 panels average
Efficiency
21.63%
Temp coeff
-0.240%/°C
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
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
GCL Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: PERC (36%)
AKCOME Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: HJT (100%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.