--- title: "Sharp vs PVolution - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Sharp vs PVolution solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/sharp-vs-pvolution" --- # Sharp vs PVolution 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 | Sharp | PVolution | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Japan | Germany | | Headquarters | Sakai, Osaka Prefecture | Grünwald | | Founded | 1912 | | | Employees | 40,123 | 2-10 | | Annual capacity | 15.4 GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | TYO: 6753 | | | Website | [https://global.sharp](https://global.sharp) | [https://pvolution.de](https://pvolution.de) | 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. 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... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Sharp | PVolution | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 19 | 60 | +41 | | Max Power | 740 W | 720 W | +20 W | | Avg Power | 576 W | 506 W | +70 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Sharp | PVolution | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 23.82% | 24.30% | +0.48 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 22.20% | 21.62% | +0.58 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Sharp | PVolution | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.300%/°C | -0.285%/°C | +0.016 | | Bifacial Share | 10 (53%) | 55 (92%) | +39 pp | | Avg Warranty | 27.6 yrs | 29.6 yrs | +2.0 yr | ## Efficiency distribution PVolution skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Sharp | PVolution | | --- | --- | --- | | 20-21% | 1 (5.3%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 7 (36.8%) | 2 (3.3%) | | 22-23% | 5 (26.3%) | 27 (45.0%) | | 23%+ | 6 (31.6%) | 20 (33.3%) | | \<20% | 0 | 11 (18.3%) | ## Power distribution Sharp offers more 600W+ panels (37% of lineup) | Power band | Sharp | PVolution | | --- | --- | --- | | 400-499W | 6 (31.6%) | 26 (43.3%) | | 500-599W | 6 (31.6%) | 7 (11.7%) | | 700W+ | 7 (36.8%) | 8 (13.3%) | | \<400W | 0 | 11 (18.3%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 8 (13.3%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (37%) Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (60%) | Technology | Sharp | PVolution | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 7 (36.8%) | 15 (25.0%) | | PERC | 7 (36.8%) | 0 | | TOPCon | 5 (26.3%) | 36 (60.0%) | | Back Contact | 0 | 9 (15.0%) | ## 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 | ## 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 | ## Other comparisons - [Sharp vs A.B. 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