--- title: "PVolution vs Sharp - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare PVolution vs Sharp solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/pvolution-vs-sharp" --- # PVolution vs Sharp PVolution has the broader catalog (60 vs 19 models). PVolution leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. PVolution leans bifacial (92% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | PVolution | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Germany | Japan | | Headquarters | Grünwald | Sakai, Osaka Prefecture | | Founded | | 1912 | | Employees | 2-10 | 40,123 | | Annual capacity | | 15.4 GW/year | | Tier 1 | | yes | | Listed | | TYO: 6753 | | Website | [https://pvolution.de](https://pvolution.de) | [https://global.sharp](https://global.sharp) | 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... Sharp Corporation is a Japanese electronics company founded in 1912. It operates globally, offering a wide range of products including consumer electronics, home appliances, energy solutions, and business solutions. Since 2016, it has been majority-owned by Foxconn. ## Catalog & Power | Measure | PVolution | Sharp | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 60 | 19 | +41 | | Max Power | 720 W | 740 W | +20 W | | Avg Power | 506 W | 576 W | +70 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | PVolution | Sharp | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.30% | 23.82% | +0.48 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.62% | 22.20% | +0.58 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | PVolution | Sharp | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.285%/°C | -0.300%/°C | +0.016 | | Bifacial Share | 55 (92%) | 10 (53%) | +39 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.6 yrs | 27.6 yrs | +2.0 yr | ## Efficiency distribution PVolution skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | PVolution | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 11 (18.3%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 2 (3.3%) | 7 (36.8%) | | 22-23% | 27 (45.0%) | 5 (26.3%) | | 23%+ | 20 (33.3%) | 6 (31.6%) | | 20-21% | 0 | 1 (5.3%) | ## Power distribution Sharp offers more 600W+ panels (37% of lineup) | Power band | PVolution | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 11 (18.3%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 26 (43.3%) | 6 (31.6%) | | 500-599W | 7 (11.7%) | 6 (31.6%) | | 600-699W | 8 (13.3%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 8 (13.3%) | 7 (36.8%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (60%) Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (37%) | Technology | PVolution | Sharp | | --- | --- | --- | | TOPCon | 36 (60.0%) | 5 (26.3%) | | HJT | 15 (25.0%) | 7 (36.8%) | | Back Contact | 9 (15.0%) | 0 | | PERC | 0 | 7 (36.8%) | ## 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, Sharp | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [GSD8K66H-740WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-740wt) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [GSD8K66H-735WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-735wt) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [GSD8K66H-730WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-730wt) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [GSD8K66H-725WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-725wt) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [GSD8K66H-720WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-720wt) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [GSD8K66H-715WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-715wt) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [GSD8K66H-710WT](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-gsd8k66h-710wt) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [NB-JD580](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-nb-jd580) | 580 | 22.4 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [NB-JD575](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-nb-jd575) | 575 | 22.3 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [NB-JD570](https://comparepv.com/panel/sharp-nb-jd570) | 570 | 22.1 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Other comparisons - [PVolution vs A.B. 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