Heliene vs Leapton - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Leapton has the broader catalog (120 vs 91 models). Leapton leads on peak efficiency at 23.32%. Heliene leans bifacial (65% 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
Heliene is a North American headquartered manufacturer of high-quality, competitively priced solar photovoltaic modules. They have manufacturing operations in the US and Canada, and a global supply chain capability. Heliene is committed to providing reliable and high-performing solar solutions for utility-scale...
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
- Annual capacity
- 1.3 GW/year
- Employees
- 200-600
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Leapton Energy, headquartered in Japan, is a global leader in the solar PV industry, specializing in Tier-1 solar modules, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and inverters. With over 10 years of experience, Leapton Energy's products are now available in more than 70 countries worldwide.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Kobe, Japan
- Annual capacity
- 3+ GW/year
- 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
Leapton skews to higher efficiency: 8% of lineup is 23%+
Leapton offers more 600W+ panels (32% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: PERC (43%)
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (92%)
The flagships
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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.