Horay Solar vs Techwise Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Horay Solar has the broader catalog (182 vs 164 models). Techwise Solar leads on peak efficiency at 23.80%. Horay Solar leans bifacial (67% 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
Horay Solar is an integrated photovoltaic company specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of solar modules and solar power systems. They are committed to globalization and offer standard and customized solar module solutions. The company's products are exported globally, providing efficient clean energy...
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
- Annual capacity
- 2.5 GW/year
- Employees
- 400
- 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
Horay Solar skews to higher efficiency: 14% of lineup is 23%+
Techwise Solar offers more 600W+ panels (27% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (56%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (70%)
The flagships
Written summary
Horay Solar is a Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, founded in 2010. The company holds confirmed BloombergNEF Tier 1 status, maintained through at least Q1 2026, which certifies its bankability for projects backed by commercial lenders. Its annual module production capacity stands at approximately 2.5 GW, with supply reaching Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Techwise Solar Technology Co., Ltd. - also known by its Chinese brand 绿鼎光伏 - is a fellow Chinese manufacturer with a declared annual production capacity of around 1 GW. While Techwise Solar markets its ODM/OEM capabilities as serving Tier 1 partners, no publicly available source confirms that Techwise Solar itself appears on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 list. On institutional footprint alone, Horay Solar holds a clear advantage.
Horay Solar's product range spans PERC, N-type TOPCon, and bifacial modules across 182 mm and 210 mm cell formats, covering residential rooftop, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale ground-mount segments - including high-wattage modules such as the Galaxy 665 W series. The company holds TUV, ETL, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and INMETRO certifications, supporting market entry in regulated jurisdictions. Techwise Solar similarly produces PERC, TOPCon, and bifacial glass panels across comparable cell sizes, but its commercial model appears oriented primarily toward OEM/ODM supply rather than branded end-market sales. Independent field reviews and third-party test data for Techwise Solar's branded modules are limited in publicly accessible sources.
For a typical international buyer - whether a residential installer or a project developer seeking bankable supply - Horay Solar is the more straightforward default, given its verified Tier 1 standing, broader distribution footprint, and documented project references. Techwise Solar may suit buyers specifically seeking OEM manufacturing capacity, but warrants closer due diligence on warranty terms, after-sales support infrastructure, and bankability acceptance by project financiers before commitment.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-29
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