Leapton vs Runergy - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Runergy has the broader catalog (124 vs 119 models). Runergy leads on peak efficiency at 24.10%. Runergy leans bifacial (77% 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
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
Runergy is a global leader in solar technology, specializing in the R&D and production of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. The company is committed to innovation, quality, and providing a transparent and efficient supply chain to meet the growing global demand for clean energy. They have established production...
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China
- Annual capacity
- 23GW (module capacity), 63GW (cell capacity) GW/year
- Employees
- 15,000
- 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
Runergy skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+
Runergy offers more 600W+ panels (48% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (88%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>N-type</strong> (60%)
The flagships
Written summary
Other brand comparisons
Shop prices: See 8 Leapton offers · See 4 Runergy offers
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.