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title: "Recom vs Tongwei - Brand Comparison | ComparePV"
description: "Compare Recom vs Tongwei solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background."
source: "https://comparepv.com/recom-vs-tongwei"
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# Recom vs Tongwei

Tongwei has the broader catalog (122 vs 61 models). Recom leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. Tongwei leans bifacial (69% of lineup).


## The two companies


| Attribute | Recom | Tongwei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country | Italy | China |
| Headquarters | Bolzano | Chengdu |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| Employees |  |  |
| Annual capacity |  |  |
| Tier 1 | no | yes |
| Listed |  | SSE: 600438 |
| Website | [https://www.recom-tech.com](https://www.recom-tech.com) | [https://en.tongwei.com.cn](https://en.tongwei.com.cn) |


## Catalog & Power


| Measure | Recom | Tongwei | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panel Models | 61 | 122 | +61 |
| Max Power | 730 W | 750 W | +20 W |
| Avg Power | 548 W | 584 W | +36 W |


## Efficiency


| Measure | Recom | Tongwei | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Max Efficiency | 24.30% | 24.20% | +0.10 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 22.68% | 22.59% | +0.09 pp |


## Reliability & Warranty


| Measure | Recom | Tongwei | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.284%/°C | -0.284%/°C |  |
| Bifacial Share | 23 (38%) | 84 (69%) | +31 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 30.0 yrs | 29.5 yrs | +0.5 yr |


## Efficiency distribution

Tongwei skews to higher efficiency: 41% of lineup is 23%+


| Efficiency band | Recom | Tongwei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 21-22% | 5 (8.2%) | 14 (11.5%) |
| 22-23% | 36 (59.0%) | 50 (41.0%) |
| 23%+ | 20 (32.8%) | 50 (41.0%) |
| \<20% | 0 | 2 (1.6%) |
| 20-21% | 0 | 6 (4.9%) |


## Power distribution

Tongwei offers more 600W+ panels (53% of lineup)


| Power band | Recom | Tongwei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400-499W | 34 (55.7%) | 41 (33.6%) |
| 500-599W | 5 (8.2%) | 16 (13.1%) |
| 600-699W | 12 (19.7%) | 33 (27.0%) |
| 700W+ | 10 (16.4%) | 32 (26.2%) |


## Cell technology

Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (84%)

Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (47%)


| Technology | Recom | Tongwei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TOPCon | 51 (83.6%) | 57 (46.7%) |
| HJT | 5 (8.2%) | 5 (4.1%) |
| N-type | 5 (8.2%) | 44 (36.1%) |
| PERC | 0 | 10 (8.2%) |
| Unknown | 0 | 6 (4.9%) |


## Top panels, Recom


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [RCM-730-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-730-8dbnm) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [RCM-725-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-725-8dbnm) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [RCM-720-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-720-8dbnm) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [RCM-715-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-715-8dbnm) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [RCM-715-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-715-8nm) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [RCM-710-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-710-8dbnm) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [RCM-710-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-710-8nm) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [RCM-705-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-705-8dbnm) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [RCM-705-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-705-8nm) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [RCM-700-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-700-8nm) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline |


## Top panels, Tongwei


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [TWMNF-66HD750](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-solar-twmnf-66hd750) | 750 | 24.1 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [TWMNF-66HD745](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-solar-twmnf-66hd745) | 745 | 24.0 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [TWMNF-66HD740](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-solar-twmnf-66hd740) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [TWMHF-66HD740X](https://comparepv.com/panel/tw-solar-twmhf-66hd740x) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [THC G12-66 Bifacial](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-thc-g12-66-bifacial) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [TWMNF-66HD735](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-solar-twmnf-66hd735) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [TWMHF-66HD735X](https://comparepv.com/panel/tw-solar-twmhf-66hd735x) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [TWMHF-66HD730X](https://comparepv.com/panel/tw-solar-twmhf-66hd730x) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [TWMNF-66HD730](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-solar-twmnf-66hd730) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [TWMNF-66HD725](https://comparepv.com/panel/tongwei-solar-twmnf-66hd725) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.280 | Monocrystalline |


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Source: https://comparepv.com/recom-vs-tongwei

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