GCL vs ARTsolar - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
GCL
China · est. 1990ARTsolar
South Africa · est. 2010
Panel models
205
vs
1
Max power
730 W
vs
600 W
Max efficiency
24.06%
vs
23.21%
Bifacial share
60%
vs
0%
At a glance
GCL has the broader catalog (205 vs 1 models). GCL leads on peak efficiency at 24.06%. 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
ARTsolar
Website
Headquarters
Durban, South Africa
Founded
2010
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
No
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
GCL
|
ARTsolar
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 205 +204 | 1 |
| Max Power | 730 W +130 W | 600 W |
| Avg Power | 552 W | 600 W +48 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.06% +0.85 pp | 23.21% |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.83% | 23.21% +1.38 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.324%/°C | -0.310%/°C +0.014 |
| Bifacial Share | 124 (60%) +60 pp | 0 (0%) |
| 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 |
ARTsolar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARTsolar 600W TOPCon N-Type Module (model code not stated) | 600W | 23.2% | -0.310%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.28%
Temp coeff
-0.280%/°C
Top 1 panels average
Efficiency
23.21%
Temp coeff
-0.310%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
ARTsolar skews to higher efficiency: 100% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
ARTsolar offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
GCL Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: PERC (36%)
ARTsolar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (100%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.