--- title: "Huayao vs ARTsolar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Huayao vs ARTsolar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/huayao-vs-artsolar" --- # Huayao vs ARTsolar Huayao has the broader catalog (126 vs 0 models). Huayao leans bifacial (74% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Huayao | ARTsolar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | | South Africa | | Headquarters | | Durban | | Founded | | 2010 | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | | [https://www.artsolar.co.za](https://www.artsolar.co.za) | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Huayao | ARTsolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 126 | 0 | +126 | | Max Power | 730 W | 0 W | +730 W | | Avg Power | 561 W | 0 W | +561 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Huayao | ARTsolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.80% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 21.94% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Huayao | ARTsolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.306%/°C | - | | | Bifacial Share | 93 (74%) | 0 (0%) | +74 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.2 yrs | - | | ## Efficiency distribution Huayao skews to higher efficiency: 26% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Huayao | ARTsolar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 4 (3.2%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 21 (16.7%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 29 (23.0%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 39 (31.0%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 33 (26.2%) | 0 | ## Power distribution Huayao offers more 600W+ panels (51% of lineup) | Power band | Huayao | ARTsolar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 6 (4.8%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 37 (29.4%) | 0 | | 500-599W | 19 (15.1%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 54 (42.9%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 10 (7.9%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (44%) | Technology | Huayao | ARTsolar | | --- | --- | --- | | TOPCon | 56 (44.4%) | 0 | | PERC | 45 (35.7%) | 0 | | Back Contact | 19 (15.1%) | 0 | | HJT | 6 (4.8%) | 0 | ## Top panels, Huayao | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [HY730-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy730-h132cdd) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [HY725-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy725-h132cdd) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [HY720-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy720-h132cdd) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [HY715-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy715-n132cdd) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [HY715-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy715-h132cdd) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [HY710-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy710-n132cdd) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [HY710-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy710-h132cdd) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [HY705-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy705-h132cdd) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [HY705-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy705-n132cdd) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [HY700-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy700-n132cdd) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary ARTsolar is a South African solar panel assembler founded in 2010 and headquartered in Durban. It is 100% locally owned and operates at a sub-gigawatt scale - its assembly facility, recently upgraded in a 2025 partnership with JA Solar, is rated at approximately 340 MW per year. ARTsolar does not appear on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 solar module list under its own name; instead, it derives bankability credentials from its Tier 1 cell and component suppliers. Huayao Photovoltaic Technology, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer based in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, whose founding team traces roots to monocrystalline ingot and wafer production dating to 1997. By 2024 the company reported roughly 20 GW of annual production capacity across the full value chain - from wafers to finished modules - and annual revenue exceeding one billion dollars. On institutional footprint and raw manufacturing scale, Huayao is clearly the larger player. ARTsolar's product focus is shaped by its African market mandate. Its panels - currently assembled with JA Solar cells using TOPCon technology - are aimed primarily at residential and commercial rooftop installations in South Africa and the broader sub-Saharan market, where local assembly confers import-duty and procurement advantages under South African content rules. Huayao offers a broader product spectrum, reportedly spanning monocrystalline, bifacial, HJT, and TOPCon N-type modules, which positions it for both utility-scale ground mounts and commercial rooftop projects internationally. For a buyer operating in South Africa or neighboring markets, ARTsolar's local assembly, domestic supply chain relationships, and JA Solar-backed quality controls give it a practical edge in service, lead times, and regulatory compliance. For utility-scale or internationally financed projects that require independently bankable Tier 1 status and proven multi-GW shipment history, Huayao - or its better-known peers - would typically be the more straightforward choice. The two brands are not interchangeable; they serve different geographies and project profiles. \---LINKS--- \- https://comparepv.com/reviews/artsolar \| ARTsolar Solar Panels Review 2026 - ComparePV \| review \- https://www.solarfeeds.com/biz/artsolar-pty-ltd/ \| ARTsolar Company Overview - production capacity and Tier 1 status \| article \- https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/artsolar-and-ja-solar-driving-south-africas-renewable-energy-revolution-2025-06-12 \| ARTsolar and JA Solar driving South Africa's renewable energy revolution \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/huayao-pv \| Huayao Photovoltaic Technology - ENF Solar manufacturer profile \| article Sources: \- \[ARTsolar Solar Panels Review 2026 - ComparePV\](https://comparepv.com/reviews/artsolar) \- \[ARTsolar Company Overview - SolarFeeds\](https://www.solarfeeds.com/biz/artsolar-pty-ltd/) \- \[ARTsolar and JA Solar - Engineering News\](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/artsolar-and-ja-solar-driving-south-africas-renewable-energy-revolution-2025-06-12) \- \[Huayao Photovoltaic Technology - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/huayao-pv) \- \[Huayao PV official site\](https://en.hy-pv.com/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Huayao vs A.B. 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