Hanersun vs Phono Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hanersun has the broader catalog (254 vs 174 models). Hanersun leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. Hanersun leans bifacial (54% of lineup).
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
Phono Solar Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, and manufacture of photovoltaic solar panels and is a global provider of solar products and services. The company is affiliated with SUMEC Group, a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH). Phono Solar has been...
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Nanjing, China
- Annual capacity
- 3-4 GW/year
- Employees
- 13000+
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Hanersun skews to higher efficiency: 22% of lineup is 23%+
Hanersun offers more 600W+ panels (35% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (69%)
Dominant cell tech: PERC (37%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hanersun is a Chinese solar module manufacturer headquartered in Nanjing, founded in 2015. Despite its relatively short history, the company has achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and earned a Top Performer designation from Kiwa PVEL, with cumulative module shipments exceeding 16 GW by the end of 2025 and an annual production capacity of approximately 5 GW. Phono Solar operates under the SUMEC Group, itself a subsidiary of Sinomach - a Fortune 500 Chinese state-owned conglomerate with roots going back to 1978. Phono Solar has held continuous BNEF Tier 1 status since 2014, has shipped over 20 GW globally, and carries annual production capacity of around 3 GW. On the dimension of institutional depth and bankability track record, Phono Solar holds a clear edge.
Hanersun's product lineup centers on N-type TOPCon bifacial modules under the HiTouch brand name, with flagship models in the 6N series reaching outputs above 700 W, making them well suited to utility-scale ground-mount projects and large commercial rooftops. The company has expanded into over 100 markets, though its installer network in Western Europe is still maturing. Phono Solar offers a broader technology stack: the Draco Matrix series covers N-type TOPCon modules for commercial and utility segments, while the newer Quasar series introduces back-contact cell technology achieving module efficiencies up to 23.27% in a compact residential-friendly format. Notably, Phono Solar became the first Chinese PV brand to receive full DIBt certification across all mounting scenarios, a significant compliance advantage for European project finance.
For an international buyer evaluating either brand for a utility or commercial project, both qualify as bankable Tier 1 suppliers with competitive TOPCon offerings. Phono Solar is generally the stronger default choice where project financing, long institutional history, or European regulatory compliance is a deciding factor. Hanersun is a credible alternative - particularly for buyers prioritizing high wattage-per-dollar in large ground-mount configurations - but warrants closer due diligence on local after-sales support and warranty enforcement outside established markets.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-07-10
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