--- title: "Heliene vs SunKean - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Heliene vs SunKean solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/heliene-vs-sunkean" image: "https://comparepv.com/og/compare/manufacturers/heliene/sunkean.png" --- # Heliene vs SunKean Heliene has the broader catalog (91 vs 57 models). SunKean leads on peak efficiency at 23.52%. SunKean leans bifacial (77% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Heliene | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Canada | China | | Headquarters | Sault Ste. Marie | Wuxi, Jiangsu | | Founded | 2010 | 2013 | | Employees | 200-600 | 200+ | | Annual capacity | 1.3 GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://heliene.com](https://heliene.com) | [https://www.sunkean.com](https://www.sunkean.com) | 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... SUNKEAN specializes in providing sustainable energy connection solutions to global customers. They offer a range of products including solar cables, wire harnesses, and related connectors for photovoltaic, energy storage, and charging sectors. As of 2025, SUNKEAN employs over 200 people and operates a production... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Heliene | SunKean | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 91 | 57 | +34 | | Max Power | 710 W | 700 W | +10 W | | Avg Power | 528 W | 447 W | +81 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Heliene | SunKean | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 23.08% | 23.52% | +0.44 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.47% | 21.25% | +0.22 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Heliene | SunKean | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.315%/°C | -0.300%/°C | +0.016 | | Bifacial Share | 59 (65%) | 44 (77%) | +12 pp | | Avg Warranty | 25.0 yrs | 28.9 yrs | +3.9 yr | ## Efficiency distribution SunKean skews to higher efficiency: 9% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Heliene | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 4 (4.4%) | 9 (15.8%) | | 20-21% | 29 (31.9%) | 7 (12.3%) | | 21-22% | 21 (23.1%) | 16 (28.1%) | | 22-23% | 35 (38.5%) | 20 (35.1%) | | 23%+ | 2 (2.2%) | 5 (8.8%) | ## Power distribution Heliene offers more 600W+ panels (21% of lineup) | Power band | Heliene | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 10 (11.0%) | 11 (19.3%) | | 400-499W | 22 (24.2%) | 35 (61.4%) | | 500-599W | 40 (44.0%) | 6 (10.5%) | | 600-699W | 16 (17.6%) | 4 (7.0%) | | 700W+ | 3 (3.3%) | 1 (1.8%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: PERC (43%) Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (39%) | Technology | Heliene | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | PERC | 39 (42.9%) | 13 (22.8%) | | N-type | 27 (29.7%) | 8 (14.0%) | | TOPCon | 20 (22.0%) | 22 (38.6%) | | HJT | 5 (5.5%) | 14 (24.6%) | ## Top panels, Heliene | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [132HC-710 G12 HJT Bifacial Module](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-132hc-710-g12-hjt-bifacial-module) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [132HC-705 G12 HJT Bifacial Module](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-132hc-705-g12-hjt-bifacial-module) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [132HC-700 G12 HJT Bifacial Module](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-132hc-700-g12-hjt-bifacial-module) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [132HC-695 G12 HJT Bifacial Module](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-132hc-695-g12-hjt-bifacial-module) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [132HC-690 G12 HJT Bifacial Module](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-132hc-690-g12-hjt-bifacial-module) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [156HC-645 M10 NTYP SL](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-156hc-645-m10-ntyp-sl) | 645 | 23.1 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [156HC-640 M10 NTYP SL](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-156hc-640-m10-ntyp-sl) | 640 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [156HC-635 M10 NTYP SL BIFACIAL MODULE](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-156hc-635-m10-ntyp-sl-bifacial-module) | 635 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [156HC-635 M10 NTYP SL](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-156hc-635-m10-ntyp-sl) | 635 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [156HC-630 M10 NTYP SL BIFACIAL MODULE](https://comparepv.com/panel/heliene-156hc-630-m10-ntyp-sl-bifacial-module) | 630 | 22.6 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, SunKean | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SKT700M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt700m12-132d5) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SKT695M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt695m12-132d5) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SKT690M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt690m12-132d5) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [SKT685M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt685m12-132d5) | 685 | 22.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [SKT680M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt680m12-132d5) | 680 | 21.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [SKT555M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt555m10) | 555 | 21.5 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [SKT550M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt550m10) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [SKT545M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt545m10) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [SKT540M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt540m10) | 540 | 20.9 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [SKT535M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt535m10) | 535 | 20.7 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | ## Other comparisons - [Heliene vs A.B. 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