--- title: "Renesola vs Runergy - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Renesola vs Runergy solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/renesola-vs-runergy" image: "https://comparepv.com/og/compare/manufacturers/renesola/runergy.png" --- # Renesola vs Runergy Runergy has the broader catalog (124 vs 115 models). Runergy leads on peak efficiency at 24.10%. Runergy leans bifacial (77% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Renesola | Runergy | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | China | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Yancheng, Jiangsu Province | | Founded | 2005 | 2013 | | Employees | 100-500 | 15,000 | | Annual capacity | 16.5+ GW/year | 23GW (module capacity), 63GW (cell capacity) GW/year | | Tier 1 | yes | yes | | Listed | NYSE: SOL | | | Website | [http://www.renesola-energy.com](http://www.renesola-energy.com) | [http://www.runergy.com](http://www.runergy.com) | Renesola, established in 2005, is a pioneer in the global new energy field, committed to mitigating global warming and providing quality power station solutions for global clients. They offer one-stop solutions including development, financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance, along with... Runergy is a global leader in solar technology, specializing in the R&D and production of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. The company is committed to innovation, quality, and providing a transparent and efficient supply chain to meet the growing global demand for clean energy. They have established production... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Renesola | Runergy | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 115 | 124 | +9 | | Max Power | 720 W | 740 W | +20 W | | Avg Power | 514 W | 579 W | +65 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Renesola | Runergy | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 23.51% | 24.10% | +0.59 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.67% | 22.42% | +0.75 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Renesola | Runergy | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.304%/°C | -0.298%/°C | +0.006 | | Bifacial Share | 70 (61%) | 95 (77%) | +16 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.7 yrs | 29.1 yrs | +0.6 yr | ## Efficiency distribution Runergy skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Renesola | Runergy | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 15 (13.0%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 3 (2.6%) | 9 (7.3%) | | 21-22% | 20 (17.4%) | 26 (21.0%) | | 22-23% | 65 (56.5%) | 48 (38.7%) | | 23%+ | 12 (10.4%) | 41 (33.1%) | ## Power distribution Runergy offers more 600W+ panels (48% of lineup) | Power band | Renesola | Runergy | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 16 (13.9%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 33 (28.7%) | 36 (29.0%) | | 500-599W | 31 (27.0%) | 28 (22.6%) | | 600-699W | 28 (24.3%) | 35 (28.2%) | | 700W+ | 7 (6.1%) | 25 (20.2%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: N-type (77%) Dominant cell tech: N-type (60%) | Technology | Renesola | Runergy | | --- | --- | --- | | N-type | 88 (76.5%) | 74 (59.7%) | | TOPCon | 26 (22.6%) | 0 | | Unknown | 1 (0.9%) | 0 | | PERC | 0 | 32 (25.8%) | | HJT | 0 | 18 (14.5%) | ## Top panels, Renesola | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [RS9-720NBG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-720nbg-e1) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [RS9-715NBG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-715nbg-e1) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [RS9-710NBG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-710nbg-e1) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [RS9-705NG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-705ng-e1) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [RS9-705NBG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-705nbg-e1) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [RS9-700NG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-700ng-e1) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [RS9-700NBG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-700nbg-e1) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [RS9-695NG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-695ng-e1) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [RS9-690NG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-690ng-e1) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [RS9-685NG-E1](https://comparepv.com/panel/renesola-rs9-685ng-e1) | 685 | 22.1 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, Runergy | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [HY-DH132H10-740](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-740) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [HY-DH132H10-Plus-740](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-plus-740) | 740 | 23.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [HY-DH132H10-735](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-735) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [HY-DH132H10-Plus-735](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-plus-735) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [HY-DH132H10-730](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-730) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [HY-DH132N10-730](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132n10-730) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [HY-DH132H10-Plus-730](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-plus-730) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [HY-DH132H10-725](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-725) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [HY-DH132N10-725](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132n10-725) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [HY-DH132H10-Plus-725](https://comparepv.com/panel/runergy-hy-dh132h10-plus-725) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Renesola is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2005 in Zhejiang, initially as a silicon wafer producer before launching its own branded modules in 2007 and listing on the NYSE in 2008. The company has cited roughly 25 GW of historical global shipments and has appeared on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 list in the past, including with an annual capacity figure around 5,000 MW as of Q2 2026, though BNEF's quarterly Tier 1 list can exclude manufacturers that trip solvency or default criteria, and Renesola has a documented history of financial strain that slowed its expansion after early rapid growth. Runergy, based in Jiangsu, China, is a newer but fast-scaling player that has held BNEF Tier 1 status for multiple consecutive quarters through 2025, has shipped over 65 GW of solar cells cumulatively, and has expanded manufacturing beyond China into Thailand, Vietnam and a new US facility in Huntsville, Alabama. On institutional footprint, Runergy currently presents the stronger and more consistently verified bankability profile, while Renesola's standing has been more variable due to its financial history. Renesola's catalog spans semi-mono, polycrystalline and monocrystalline panels along with string inverters, microinverters and LED lighting, with residential-oriented lines like the RS41 and RS41H series aimed at rooftop installations, particularly in markets such as Australia where the brand built early market share. Runergy is more narrowly focused and technologically aggressive, concentrating on n-type TOPCon cells, with certified module efficiencies pushed to around 26.9 percent in its latest generation; its lineup covers black-frame residential and commercial rooftop modules alongside large-format bifacial dual-glass modules such as the HY-DH144N8 series built for utility-scale ground-mount projects. For a typical buyer in 2025, Runergy is generally the more defensible default choice given its more consistent Tier 1 bankability track record, newer TOPCon technology, and active manufacturing expansion, making it better suited to both utility-scale and premium rooftop applications. Renesola remains a viable option, especially where its established residential product lines and regional certifications are already in use, but its more turbulent financial history warrants closer due diligence, particularly for large or bank-financed projects. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.cleanenergyreviews.info/blog/renesola \| Deep Dive - ReneSola Review \| review \- https://www.energysage.com/solar-panels/renesola-ltd/ \| ReneSola Ltd. Solar Panels overview \| review \- https://www.pv-tech.org/intersolar-europe-2026-runergy-launches-topcon-module-conversion-efficiency-26-9/ \| Runergy launches TOPCon module with 26.9% cell efficiency \| article \- https://www.runergy.com/runergy-achieves-bnef-tier-1-pv-module-maker-status-for-six-consecutive-quarters/ \| Runergy achieves BNEF Tier 1 status for six consecutive quarters \| article \- https://comparepv.com/reviews/runergy \| Runergy Solar Panels Review 2026: Pros, Cons & Specs \| review Written by claude-sonnet-5 from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Renesola vs A.B. 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