--- title: "PVolution vs Q-Cells - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare PVolution vs Q-Cells solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/pvolution-vs-q-cells" --- # PVolution vs Q-Cells Q-Cells has the broader catalog (89 vs 60 models). PVolution leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. PVolution leans bifacial (92% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | PVolution | Q-Cells | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Germany | South Korea | | Headquarters | Grünwald | Seoul | | Founded | | 1999 | | Employees | 2-10 | 2000+ | | Annual capacity | | 11.2 GW/year | | Tier 1 | | yes | | Listed | | NASDAQ: HQCL | | Website | [https://pvolution.de](https://pvolution.de) | [https://www.qcells.com](https://www.qcells.com) | 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... 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... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | PVolution | Q-Cells | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 60 | 89 | +29 | | Max Power | 720 W | 675 W | +45 W | | Avg Power | 506 W | 468 W | +38 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | PVolution | Q-Cells | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.30% | 23.20% | +1.10 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.62% | 21.21% | +0.40 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | PVolution | Q-Cells | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.285%/°C | -0.325%/°C | +0.040 | | Bifacial Share | 55 (92%) | 35 (39%) | +52 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.6 yrs | 27.0 yrs | +2.6 yr | ## Efficiency distribution PVolution skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | PVolution | Q-Cells | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 11 (18.3%) | 7 (7.9%) | | 21-22% | 2 (3.3%) | 30 (33.7%) | | 22-23% | 27 (45.0%) | 21 (23.6%) | | 23%+ | 20 (33.3%) | 2 (2.2%) | | 20-21% | 0 | 29 (32.6%) | ## Power distribution PVolution offers more 600W+ panels (27% of lineup) | Power band | PVolution | Q-Cells | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 11 (18.3%) | 20 (22.5%) | | 400-499W | 26 (43.3%) | 41 (46.1%) | | 500-599W | 7 (11.7%) | 11 (12.4%) | | 600-699W | 8 (13.3%) | 17 (19.1%) | | 700W+ | 8 (13.3%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (60%) Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (43%) | Technology | PVolution | Q-Cells | | --- | --- | --- | | TOPCon | 36 (60.0%) | 8 (9.0%) | | HJT | 15 (25.0%) | 0 | | Back Contact | 9 (15.0%) | 0 | | PERC | 0 | 38 (42.7%) | | N-type | 0 | 23 (25.8%) | | Unknown | 0 | 20 (22.5%) | ## Top panels, PVolution | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [PVN720-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn720-m12tcbb) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [PVN715-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn715-m12tcbb) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [PVN710-M12TCBB (CORE)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn710-m12tcbb-core) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [PVN710-M12TCBB (TRION)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn710-m12tcbb-trion) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [PVN705-M12TCBB (CORE)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn705-m12tcbb-core) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [PVN705-M12TCBB (TRION)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn705-m12tcbb-trion) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [PVN700-M12TCBB (CORE)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn700-m12tcbb-core) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [PVN700-M12TCBB (TRION)](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn700-m12tcbb-trion) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [PVN695-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn695-m12tcbb) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [PVN690-M12TCBB](https://comparepv.com/panel/pvolution-pvn690-m12tcbb) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, Q-Cells | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Q.PEAK DUO ML-G12S.3 / BFG 675](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-peak-duo-ml-g12s-3-bfg-675) | 675 | 21.7 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [Q.PEAK DUO ML-G12S.3 / BFG 670](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-peak-duo-ml-g12s-3-bfg-670) | 670 | 21.6 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [Q.PEAK DUO ML-G12S.3 / BFG 665](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-peak-duo-ml-g12s-3-bfg-665) | 665 | 21.4 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [Q.PEAK DUO ML-G12S.3 / BFG 660](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-peak-duo-ml-g12s-3-bfg-660) | 660 | 21.2 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [Q.PEAK DUO ML-G12S.3 / BFG 655](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-peak-duo-ml-g12s-3-bfg-655) | 655 | 21.1 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [Q.PEAK DUO ML-G12S.3 / BFG 650](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-peak-duo-ml-g12s-3-bfg-650) | 650 | 20.9 | -0.340 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 645](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-tron-xl-g2-3-bfg-645) | 645 | 23.1 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 640](https://comparepv.com/panel/q-cells-q-tron-xl-g2-3-bfg-640) | 640 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 635](https://comparepv.com/panel/hanwha-q-cells-america-inc-q-tron-xl-g2-3-bfg-635) | 635 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [Q.TRON XL-G2.3 / BFG 630](https://comparepv.com/panel/hanwha-q-cells-america-inc-q-tron-xl-g2-3-bfg-630) | 630 | 22.6 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Other comparisons - [PVolution vs A.B. 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