--- title: "Gokin vs Sharp - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Gokin vs Sharp solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/gokin-vs-sharp" --- # Gokin vs Sharp Gokin has the broader catalog (44 vs 19 models). Gokin leads on peak efficiency at 24.50%. Sharp leans bifacial (53% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Gokin | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | | Japan | | Headquarters | | Sakai, Osaka Prefecture | | Founded | | 1912 | | Employees | | 40,123 | | Annual capacity | | 15.4 GW/year | | Tier 1 | no | yes | | Listed | | TYO: 6753 | | Website | | [https://global.sharp](https://global.sharp) | Sharp Corporation is a Japanese electronics company founded in 1912. It operates globally, offering a wide range of products including consumer electronics, home appliances, energy solutions, and business solutions. Since 2016, it has been majority-owned by Foxconn. ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Gokin | Sharp | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 44 | 19 | +25 | | Max Power | 780 W | 740 W | +40 W | | Avg Power | 517 W | 576 W | +59 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Gokin | Sharp | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.50% | 23.82% | +0.68 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 23.58% | 22.20% | +1.38 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Gokin | Sharp | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.260%/°C | -0.300%/°C | +0.040 | | Bifacial Share | 5 (11%) | 10 (53%) | +41 pp | | Avg Warranty | 30.0 yrs | 27.6 yrs | +2.4 yr | ## Efficiency distribution Gokin skews to higher efficiency: 82% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Gokin | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | 22-23% | 8 (18.2%) | 5 (26.3%) | | 23%+ | 36 (81.8%) | 6 (31.6%) | | 20-21% | 0 | 1 (5.3%) | | 21-22% | 0 | 7 (36.8%) | ## Power distribution Sharp offers more 600W+ panels (37% of lineup) | Power band | Gokin | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | 400-499W | 28 (63.6%) | 6 (31.6%) | | 500-599W | 11 (25.0%) | 6 (31.6%) | | 700W+ | 5 (11.4%) | 7 (36.8%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (100%) Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (37%) | Technology | Gokin | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 44 (100.0%) | 0 | | HJT | 0 | 7 (36.8%) | | PERC | 0 | 7 (36.8%) | | TOPCon | 0 | 5 (26.3%) | ## 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, Sharp | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [GSD8K66H-740WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-740wt) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [GSD8K66H-735WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-735wt) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [GSD8K66H-730WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-730wt) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [GSD8K66H-725WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-725wt) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [GSD8K66H-720WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-720wt) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [GSD8K66H-715WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-715wt) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [GSD8K66H-710WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-710wt) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [NB-JD580](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-nb-jd580) | 580 | 22.4 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [NB-JD575](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-nb-jd575) | 575 | 22.3 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [NB-JD570](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-nb-jd570) | 570 | 22.1 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Gokin Solar is a Chinese photovoltaic company headquartered in Zhuhai, Guangdong, founded in 2019. Despite its young age it has scaled rapidly through a vertically integrated supply chain spanning ingots, wafers, cells and modules across four production bases, and industry trackers report it entering the Q1 2026 PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings as a Tier 1 manufacturer. Sharp, by contrast, is a long-established Japanese electronics group based in Osaka that began solar cell research in 1959 and started mass production in 1963, making it one of the pioneers of the industry; it has also been recognized as a Tier 1 bankable brand. Sharp's institutional pedigree and decades of track record give it the stronger historical footprint, while Gokin's footprint is newer but backed by aggressive, large-scale manufacturing investment. In terms of product focus, Gokin has concentrated heavily on back-contact (BC) module technology through its "Global BC Eco" series, offering a front-side gridless design aimed at premium residential rooftops in markets such as Europe, alongside a utility-scale dual-glass BC module for ground-mount and commercial projects; reported module efficiencies sit in the 23.5 to 24.5 percent range. Sharp's historical lineup covered mono and polycrystalline silicon panels as well as thin-film products, with mono PERC among its more recent mainstream offerings, generally positioned for residential and commercial rooftops rather than utility-scale deployment. Notably, Sharp closed its European solar sales division at the end of March 2025 and no longer markets panels in the UK or Europe, which narrows its current commercial relevance in that region compared with Gokin's active expansion there. For a typical buyer in 2025, the choice depends heavily on region and technology preference: Gokin is the more forward-looking option for buyers wanting current-generation BC technology and active European sales support, while Sharp's legacy and brand recognition remain relevant mainly in markets where its panels are still sold and serviced, though its reduced regional presence is a practical limitation for European buyers specifically. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/15/gokin-solar-launches-new-back-contact-solar-module-series/ \| Gokin Solar launches new back-contact solar module series \| article \- https://solarquarter.com/2026/05/11/gokin-solar-hits-3-million-bc-module-milestone-reinforcing-global-pv-supply-capacity/ \| Gokin Solar hits 3 million BC module milestone \| article \- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp\_Solar \| Sharp Solar - pioneering PV research since 1959, Tier 1 status \| article \- https://global.sharp/solar/en/history/ \| Sharp's History of Solar Business \| article \- https://www.solarinfo.uk/sharp-solar-panels \| Sharp Solar Panels Review UK: NU-JD Range & Warranty \| review Written by claude-sonnet-5 from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Gokin vs A.B. 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