JA Solar vs PVolution - solar panel manufacturer comparison
JA Solar has the broader catalog (529 vs 60 models). JA Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. PVolution leans bifacial (92% 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
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
PVolution GmbH is a small German company specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality photovoltaic modules with customized solutions for individual customer needs. Based in Grünwald near Munich, the company focuses on efficiency, durability, and sustainability, using certified materials and components. It...
- Headquarters
- Grünwald, Germany
- Employees
- 2-10
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
PVolution skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+
PVolution offers more 600W+ panels (27% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (51%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (60%)
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.