Hansol vs JA Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
JA Solar has the broader catalog (504 vs 22 models). JA Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. JA Solar leans bifacial (47% 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
Hansol Group is a South Korean conglomerate (chaebol) with core operations in paper manufacturing, chemicals, logistics, IT solutions, and home decoration. The group was founded in 1965 and separated from Samsung Group in 1991. Hansol operates through a network of subsidiaries emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
- Founded
- 1965
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Annual capacity
- 0-1 GW/year
- Employees
- 11,000+
JA Solar is a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance photovoltaic products. Founded in 2005, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells solar cells and modules. JA Solar's products are used in ground-mounted power plants, commercial & industrial rooftop PV systems, and residential rooftop...
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Beijing, China
- Annual capacity
- 100+ GW/year
- Employees
- 37,289
- Listed
- SZSE: 002459
- 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
JA Solar skews to higher efficiency: 15% of lineup is 23%+
JA Solar offers more 600W+ panels (14% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (49%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hansol and JA Solar represent two very different profiles within the global solar PV manufacturing industry. Hansol is a South Korean industrial conglomerate founded in 1965, with its solar division - Hansol Technics - tracing roots to 1996. The company employs over 11,000 people and operates at a production capacity in the 0-1 GW range, with its business concentrated primarily in the South Korean domestic market, where it has historically held over 20% module market share. JA Solar, founded in 2005 in China, is a global heavyweight with nearly 37,300 employees and production capacity exceeding 100 GW. It is a confirmed Tier 1 bankable manufacturer, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and has ranked consistently second worldwide in module shipments - a position reinforced by earning PVEL Top Performer status for the tenth consecutive time in 2025.
JA Solar's active product portfolio spans 524 panel models, with a maximum power output of 740 Wp and peak efficiency reaching 24.4%. The average efficiency across its lineup stands at approximately 20.9%, with an average temperature coefficient of Pmax around -0.32%/°C - a figure that supports reliable performance across varied climates. Bifacial modules account for roughly 44% of the portfolio, and PERC technology leads cell architecture at over 52% of models. This breadth makes JA Solar suitable across residential rooftop installs, commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, and large utility-scale ground-mount projects. Hansol, by contrast, currently has no panel models listed in available product databases, which makes direct technical comparison impossible and limits its practical availability in European markets.
For international buyers choosing between the two, JA Solar is the clear practical choice for most project types - it offers documented Tier 1 bankability, a wide and diverse panel portfolio, competitive pricing, and strong European market recognition including the "Top Brand PV 2024" distinction in Poland and eight other European countries. Hansol may appeal to buyers specifically seeking non-Chinese origin for supply chain diversification reasons, but its limited European distribution and absence of current product listings present a significant practical barrier for most procurement scenarios.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-13
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.