Sharp vs Shinson Technology - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Shinson Technology has the broader catalog (105 vs 19 models). Sharp leads on peak efficiency at 23.82%.
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
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.
- Founded
- 1912
- Headquarters
- Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Annual capacity
- 15.4 GW/year
- Employees
- 40,123
- Listed
- TYO: 6753
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Shinson Technology is a leading professional supplier in the renewable energy industry, specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality PV modules, completed PV kits, and energy storage solutions. With a commitment to sustainable energy solutions, they strive to provide innovative and reliable products...
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Changzhou, China
- Annual capacity
- 10+ GW/year
- Employees
- 500+
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Sharp skews to higher efficiency: 32% of lineup is 23%+
Sharp offers more 600W+ panels (37% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (37%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (40%)
The flagships
Written summary
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.