--- title: "Luxen Solar vs Trina Solar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Luxen Solar vs Trina Solar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/luxen-solar-vs-trina-solar" --- # Luxen Solar vs Trina Solar Trina Solar has the broader catalog (340 vs 0 models). Trina Solar leans bifacial (43% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | China | | Headquarters | Suzhou | Changzhou | | Founded | 2005 | 1997 | | Employees | 500+ | | | Annual capacity | 3+ GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | yes | | Listed | | | | Website | [http://www.luxensolar.com](http://www.luxensolar.com) | [https://www.trinasolar.com](https://www.trinasolar.com) | Luxen Solar is a photovoltaic module manufacturer founded in Spain in 2005. The company is dedicated to the research, development, production, and sales of high-quality solar modules for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications. Luxen has a global presence with manufacturing and R&D bases in... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 0 | 340 | +340 | | Max Power | 0 W | 760 W | +760 W | | Avg Power | 0 W | 520 W | +520 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | - | 24.80% | | | Avg Efficiency | - | 21.71% | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | - | -0.302%/°C | | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 145 (43%) | +43 pp | | Avg Warranty | - | 28.2 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution Trina Solar skews to higher efficiency: 22% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 0 | 22 (6.5%) | | 20-21% | 0 | 57 (16.8%) | | 21-22% | 0 | 83 (24.4%) | | 22-23% | 0 | 102 (30.0%) | | 23%+ | 0 | 76 (22.4%) | ## Power distribution Trina Solar offers more 600W+ panels (34% of lineup) | Power band | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 0 | 28 (8.2%) | | 400-499W | 0 | 142 (41.8%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 54 (15.9%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 72 (21.2%) | | 700W+ | 0 | 44 (12.9%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (73%) | Technology | Luxen Solar | Trina Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | TOPCon | 0 | 248 (72.9%) | | PERC | 0 | 75 (22.1%) | | Unknown | 0 | 11 (3.2%) | | N-type | 0 | 6 (1.8%) | ## Top panels, Trina Solar | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [TSM-NEG21C.20Q-760](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-760) | 760 | 24.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [TSM-NEG21C.20Q-755](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-755) | 755 | 24.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [TSM-NEG21C.20Q-750](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-750) | 750 | 24.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [TSM-NEG21C.20Q-745](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-745) | 745 | 24.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [TSM-NEG21C.20-740](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-co-ltd-tsm-neg21c-20-740) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [TSM-NEG21C.20 740](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20-740) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [TSM-NEG21C.20Q-740](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-740) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [TSM-NEG21C.20-735](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-co-ltd-tsm-neg21c-20-735) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [TSM-NEG21C.20 735](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20-735) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [TSM-NEG21C.20Q-735](https://comparepv.com/panel/trina-solar-tsm-neg21c-20q-735) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Luxen Solar is a Chinese manufacturer with roots tracing back to 2005, operating production facilities in Nantong, China. The company has achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status and reports cumulative global deliveries exceeding 6 GW across more than 90 countries, with plans to expand manufacturing capacity toward 10 GW by 2026. Trina Solar, also headquartered in China and founded in 1997, is a significantly larger player - holding BloombergNEF Tier 1 recognition for over 11 consecutive years, reporting a production capacity of roughly 100 GW and cumulative shipments surpassing 205 GW globally. Trina's scale, sustained bankability track record, and 11-year PVEL Top Performer streak give it a substantially stronger institutional footprint than Luxen. On the product side, Trina Solar's current catalog is organized around the Vertex series, which spans the full market - a residential-oriented Vertex S+ line featuring N-type TOPCon dual-glass modules in full-black and hail-resistant variants, a mid-range line targeting commercial and industrial rooftops, and high-wattage utility-scale Vertex N modules reaching up to 760 W at 24.5% efficiency. Luxen Solar similarly centers its current lineup on N-type TOPCon technology, offering modules primarily suited to residential and commercial rooftop applications, though the company's smaller catalog breadth means fewer specialized options for large-scale ground-mount projects. For most buyers in 2025, Trina Solar is the lower-risk default. Its multi-decade supply chain, wider service network, and proven large-project track record reduce financing and long-term support risk considerably. Luxen Solar is a reasonable alternative in the European and Latin American markets where it has an established distribution presence, and may appeal to buyers seeking a smaller-volume supplier with competitive pricing. The two brands converge on N-type TOPCon cell technology, so for standard residential or light commercial installations the performance gap is modest - the deciding factor is typically supply reliability and installer familiarity. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.energysage.com/solar-panels/luxen\_solar/ \| Luxen Solar panels overview - EnergySage \| review \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/luxen-solar-review.html \| Luxen Solar panel review - SolarQuotes \| review \- https://solartechonline.com/blog/trina-solar-panels-review/ \| Trina Solar Panels Review 2025 - Performance, Cost and Reliability \| review \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/12/06/trina-solar-launches-760-w-topcon-module-with-24-5-efficiency/ \| Trina Solar launches 760 W TOPCon module with 24.5% efficiency \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/04/trina-solar-unveils-485-w-topcon-pv-panel-with-24-3-efficiency/ \| Trina Solar unveils 485 W TOPCon PV panel with 24.3% efficiency \| article Sources: \- \[Luxen Solar panels overview - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/solar-panels/luxen\_solar/) \- \[Luxen Solar panel review - SolarQuotes\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/luxen-solar-review.html) \- \[Trina Solar Panels Review 2025 - solartechonline.com\](https://solartechonline.com/blog/trina-solar-panels-review/) \- \[Trina Solar launches 760 W TOPCon module - pv-magazine.com\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/12/06/trina-solar-launches-760-w-topcon-module-with-24-5-efficiency/) \- \[Trina Solar unveils 485 W TOPCon PV panel - pv-magazine.com\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/04/trina-solar-unveils-485-w-topcon-pv-panel-with-24-3-efficiency/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Luxen Solar vs A.B. 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