--- title: "Yingli Solar Panels Review 2026: Pros, Cons & Specs | ComparePV" description: "In-depth Yingli solar panel review 2026. 196 models analyzed: efficiency, cell technology, warranty, top picks. Compare Yingli panels on ComparePV." source: "https://comparepv.com/reviews/yingli" --- # Yingli panels, *read off the datasheets* Yingli Solar, also known as Yingli Green Energy, is a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated PV manufacturers. The company develops, manufactures, and sells PV modules to a wide range of markets. Yingli's mission is to... Everything below is computed from those 196 datasheets: no score out of ten, no ranking of brands against each other, and nothing a manufacturer can pay to change. Where Yingli does not publish a figure, it is left out of the average rather than assumed. ## The company - **Founded:** 1998 - **Headquarters:** Baoding, Hebei, China - **Annual capacity:** 2.45 GW - **Employees:** 9000+ - **Listed:** OTC Pink: YGEHY - **Tier 1 bankable:** Yes (good) Company facts, not datasheet figures. Tier 1 is a financier's bankability list, and says nothing about how a panel performs. ## Key figures | Measure | Value | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Panels | 196 | models in the database | | Average efficiency | 21.3 % | across the catalogue | | Best efficiency | 24.1 % (good) | their strongest module | | Power range | 265-735 Wp | smallest to largest | | Bifacial share | 57 % | 112 dual-sided models | | Average warranty | 28 years | guaranteed output term | ## 01. The top of the range The leaders of Yingli's own catalogue on the two figures a specification sheet leads with. Neither is a verdict: the most efficient module in a range is rarely the one that suits a given roof. ### Most efficient module efficiency | # | Panel | power | efficiency | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [LF650M10N-66H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf650m10n-66h-bf) | 650 Wp | 24.1% (good) | | 2 | [YL645CF66 i/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl645cf66-i-2) | 645 Wp | 23.9% (good) | | 3 | [LF645M10N-66H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf645m10n-66h-bf) | 645 Wp | 23.9% (good) | | 4 | [YL735CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl735cf66-f-2) | 735 Wp | 23.7% (good) | | 5 | [YL640CF66 i/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl640cf66-i-2) | 640 Wp | 23.7% (good) | - LF650M10N-66H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL645CF66 i/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - LF645M10N-66H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL735CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL640CF66 i/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial [Sort the whole catalogue by efficiency](https://comparepv.com/panels/yingli?sort_by=efficiency&sort_order=desc) ### Highest power nameplate output | # | Panel | efficiency | power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [YL735CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl735cf66-f-2) | 23.7% (good) | 735 Wp | | 2 | [YL730CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl730cf66-f-2) | 23.5% (good) | 730 Wp | | 3 | [YL725CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl725cf66-f-2) | 23.3% (good) | 725 Wp | | 4 | [YL720CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl720cf66-f-2) | 23.2% (good) | 720 Wp | | 5 | [LF720M12N-66H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf720m12n-66h-bf) | 23.2% (good) | 720 Wp | - YL735CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL730CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL725CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL720CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - LF720M12N-66H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial [Sort the whole catalogue by power](https://comparepv.com/panels/yingli?sort_by=power&sort_order=desc) ## 02. By what the array is for Three cuts of the same catalogue, each ordered by efficiency inside its band. An empty column means the brand does not build for that case. ### For a house roof 380-460 Wp | # | Panel | power | efficiency | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [YL455CF54 e/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl455cf54-e-2) | 455 Wp | 23.3% (good) | | 2 | [LF450M10N-54H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf450m10n-54h-bf) | 450 Wp | 23.0% (good) | | 3 | [YL460CF48 i/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl460cf48-i-2) | 460 Wp | 23.0% (good) | | 4 | [YL450CF54 e/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl450cf54-e-2) | 450 Wp | 23.0% (good) | | 5 | [LF460M10N-48H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf460m10n-48h-bf) | 460 Wp | 23.0% (good) | - YL455CF54 e/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - LF450M10N-54H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL460CF48 i/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL450CF54 e/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - LF460M10N-48H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial ### For a commercial array 500 Wp and up | # | Panel | power | efficiency | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [YL735CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl735cf66-f-2) | 735 Wp | 23.7% (good) | | 2 | [YL730CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl730cf66-f-2) | 730 Wp | 23.5% (good) | | 3 | [YL725CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl725cf66-f-2) | 725 Wp | 23.3% (good) | | 4 | [YL720CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl720cf66-f-2) | 720 Wp | 23.2% (good) | | 5 | [LF720M12N-66H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf720m12n-66h-bf) | 720 Wp | 23.2% (good) | - YL735CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL730CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL725CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL720CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - LF720M12N-66H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial ### For a ground mount dual-sided | # | Panel | power | efficiency | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [LF650M10N-66H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf650m10n-66h-bf) | 650 Wp | 24.1% (good) | | 2 | [YL645CF66 i/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl645cf66-i-2) | 645 Wp | 23.9% (good) | | 3 | [LF645M10N-66H/BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-lf645m10n-66h-bf) | 645 Wp | 23.9% (good) | | 4 | [YL735CF66 f/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl735cf66-f-2) | 735 Wp | 23.7% (good) | | 5 | [YL640CF66 i/2](https://comparepv.com/panel/yingli-yl640cf66-i-2) | 640 Wp | 23.7% (good) | - LF650M10N-66H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL645CF66 i/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - LF645M10N-66H/BF - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL735CF66 f/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial - YL640CF66 i/2 - Monocrystalline bifacial ## 03. What the catalogue is made of Shares are of the 196 modules in the database, counted once each. A power ladder of one module counts as its rungs, which is why a large catalogue is not the same as a wide one. [Cell technology across the market](https://comparepv.com/stats/cell-technology) ### Cell technology share of the catalogue | # | Panel | share | panels | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | PERC | 32.1% | 63 | | | N-type | 30.1% | 59 | | | TOPCon | 27.6% | 54 | | | Unknown | 10.2% | 20 | PERC accounts for 32.1% of the catalogue - 63 of 196 modules. ### Efficiency spread share of the catalogue | # | Panel | share | panels | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | \<20% | 15.3% | 30 | | | 20-21% | 19.9% | 39 | | | 21-22% | 21.4% | 42 | | | 22-23% | 22.4% | 44 | | | 23%+ | 20.9% | 41 | ## 04. Strengths and gaps Both lists are derived from the figures above rather than written about the brand. A gap here is a gap in what is published, which is not always a gap in what is built. ### What this catalogue is good at - **Strength:** Solid portfolio of 196 panels - **Strength:** Tier 1 bankable manufacturer - recognized by major financial institutions - **Strength:** High-efficiency panels available (up to 24.1%) - **Strength:** Strong bifacial lineup - 57% of portfolio supports dual-sided generation - **Strength:** Strong warranty coverage averaging 28 years - **Strength:** High-power panels available (up to 735W) for commercial applications - **Strength:** Established manufacturer with 28+ years of experience - **Strength:** Large-scale production capacity of 2.45 GW ## 05. In short > **Yingli:** Yingli is an industry leader in efficiency, offering 196 panels suitable for both residential and commercial buyers. With an average efficiency of 21.3% and top models reaching 24.1%, their panels deliver competitive performance. As a Tier 1 bankable manufacturer, they offer strong financial backing and long-term reliability. ### Common questions #### Is Yingli a good solar panel manufacturer? Yingli offers 196 solar panel models with an average efficiency of 21.3%. They are a Tier 1 bankable manufacturer, recognized by major financial institutions for reliability. Check their full panel lineup on ComparePV to find the best model for your needs. #### What types of solar panels does Yingli make? Yingli manufactures panels ranging from 265W to 735W, covering both residential and commercial applications. Their portfolio includes PERC (32%), N-type (30%), TOPCon (28%) cell technologies. #### How efficient are Yingli solar panels? Yingli panels have an average efficiency of 21.3%, with their most efficient model reaching 24.1%. This puts them among the industry leaders in the current market. #### Does Yingli make bifacial solar panels? Yes, Yingli offers 112 bifacial panels, representing 57% of their portfolio. Bifacial panels can generate additional energy from the rear side, making them ideal for ground-mounted systems. #### What warranty does Yingli offer on their solar panels? Yingli panels come with an average performance warranty of 28 years. This warranty guarantees that the panels will maintain a specified level of power output over time, protecting your investment against degradation beyond normal levels. #### Are Yingli panels good for residential use? Yingli offers panels in the residential-friendly 380-460W range. For home installations, look for models with high efficiency and compact dimensions to maximize power from limited roof space. Browse their full lineup on ComparePV to filter by power range and specifications. #### Does Yingli use TOPCon technology? Yes, Yingli has adopted TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) cell technology in part of their portfolio. TOPCon cells offer higher efficiency and better temperature performance compared to older PERC technology, making them a strong choice for maximizing energy production. ## 06. Compared with A brand comparison weighs the two catalogues against each other - what each builds, at what efficiency, and how deep the range goes. 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