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title: "Gokin vs IBC Solar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV"
description: "Compare Gokin vs IBC Solar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background."
source: "https://comparepv.com/gokin-vs-ibc-solar"
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# Gokin vs IBC Solar

Gokin has the broader catalog (44 vs 33 models). Gokin leads on peak efficiency at 24.50%. IBC Solar leans bifacial (45% of lineup).


## The two companies


| Attribute | Gokin | IBC Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country |  | Germany |
| Headquarters |  | Bad Staffelstein |
| Founded |  | 1982 |
| Employees |  | 500 |
| Annual capacity |  | 11+ GW/year |
| Tier 1 | no |  |
| Listed |  | NEWCONNECT: IBC |
| Website |  | [https://www.ibc-solar.com](https://www.ibc-solar.com) |

IBC Solar is a leading full-service provider of energy solutions and services in the field of photovoltaics and storage. The company offers complete photovoltaic systems and covers the entire product range from planning to the turnkey handover of photovoltaic systems. As a manufacturer-independent company, IBC SOLAR...


## Catalog & Power


| Measure | Gokin | IBC Solar | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panel Models | 44 | 33 | +11 |
| Max Power | 780 W | 720 W | +60 W |
| Avg Power | 517 W | 459 W | +58 W |


## Efficiency


| Measure | Gokin | IBC Solar | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Max Efficiency | 24.50% | 23.18% | +1.32 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 23.58% | 22.14% | +1.44 pp |


## Reliability & Warranty


| Measure | Gokin | IBC Solar | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.260%/°C | -0.309%/°C | +0.049 |
| Bifacial Share | 5 (11%) | 15 (45%) | +34 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 30.0 yrs | 30.0 yrs |  |


## Efficiency distribution

Gokin skews to higher efficiency: 82% of lineup is 23%+


| Efficiency band | Gokin | IBC Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 22-23% | 8 (18.2%) | 23 (69.7%) |
| 23%+ | 36 (81.8%) | 2 (6.1%) |
| \<20% | 0 | 1 (3.0%) |
| 20-21% | 0 | 3 (9.1%) |
| 21-22% | 0 | 4 (12.1%) |


## Power distribution

Gokin offers more 600W+ panels (11% of lineup)


| Power band | Gokin | IBC Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400-499W | 28 (63.6%) | 24 (72.7%) |
| 500-599W | 11 (25.0%) | 3 (9.1%) |
| 700W+ | 5 (11.4%) | 3 (9.1%) |
| \<400W | 0 | 3 (9.1%) |


## Cell technology

Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (100%)

Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (39%)


| Technology | Gokin | IBC Solar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Back Contact | 44 (100.0%) | 11 (33.3%) |
| TOPCon | 0 | 13 (39.4%) |
| PERC | 0 | 6 (18.2%) |
| Unknown | 0 | 3 (9.1%) |


## Top panels, Gokin


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [GK-4-78HGBD-780M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-4-78hgbd-780m) | 780 | 24.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [GK-4-78HGBD-775M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-4-78hgbd-775m) | 775 | 24.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [GK-4-78HGBD-770M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-4-78hgbd-770m) | 770 | 24.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [GK-4-78HGBD-765M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-4-78hgbd-765m) | 765 | 23.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [GK-4-78HGBD-760M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-4-78hgbd-760m) | 760 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [GK-5-60HG-540M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-5-60hg-540m) | 540 | 24.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [GK-5-60HG-535M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-5-60hg-535m) | 535 | 24.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [GK-5-60HG-530M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-5-60hg-530m) | 530 | 23.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [GK-5-60HG-525M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-5-60hg-525m) | 525 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [GK-5-60HG-520M](https://comparepv.com/panel/gokin-gk-5-60hg-520m) | 520 | 23.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline |


## Top panels, IBC Solar


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [YH720W-33MHD/MH](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-yh720w-33mhd-mh) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [YH715W-33MHD/MH](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-yh715w-33mhd-mh) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [YH710W-33MHD/MH](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-yh710w-33mhd-mh) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [YH550W-36MH](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-yh550w-36mh) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [YH545W-36MH](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-yh545w-36mh) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [YH540W-36MH](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-yh540w-36mh) | 540 | 20.9 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [IBC Module White 455 MS-TA1](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-ibc-module-white-455-ms-ta1) | 455 | 22.8 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [IBC Module Transparent 455 LS-TA2](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-ibc-module-transparent-455-ls-ta2) | 455 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [IBC Module Black 455 LS-TA2](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-ibc-module-black-455-ls-ta2) | 455 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [White 455 MS-TA1](https://comparepv.com/panel/ibc-solar-white-455-ms-ta1) | 455 | 22.8 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |


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