PVolution vs Q-Cells - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Q-Cells has the broader catalog (89 vs 60 models). PVolution leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. 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
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
Qcells is a renowned global provider of complete energy solutions, specializing in solar cells and modules, energy storage solutions, downstream project business, and energy retail. The company has a strong heritage dating back to its foundation in Germany and has become a leader in technology innovations. As an...
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Annual capacity
- 11.2 GW/year
- Employees
- 2000+
- Listed
- NASDAQ: HQCL
- 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
PVolution skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+
PVolution offers more 600W+ panels (27% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (60%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (43%)
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.