Solarspace vs ZNShine - solar panel manufacturer comparison
ZNShine has the broader catalog (212 vs 82 models). Solarspace leads on peak efficiency at 23.16%. Solarspace leans bifacial (93% of lineup).
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
SolarSpace is a world-leading solar cell and module manufacturer, focusing on high-efficiency solar technology production both in China and overseas. They are among the top solar cell manufacturers, providing high-quality solar modules with core cell technology worldwide. SolarSpace is dedicated to empowering solar...
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Xuzhou, China
- Annual capacity
- 60+ GW/year
- Employees
- 6000+
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
ZNShine Solar is a high-tech PV enterprise specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of solar modules. They also provide integrated photovoltaic, battery storage, and green hydrogen solutions, as well as BIPV, rooftop solar, and utility-scale solar solutions with a commitment to boosting green electricity...
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- Suqian, China
- Annual capacity
- 10 GW/year
- Employees
- 1,200
- Listed
- NEEQ: 838463
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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
Solarspace skews to higher efficiency: 4% of lineup is 23%+
Solarspace offers more 600W+ panels (33% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: N-type (70%)
Dominant cell tech: PERC (63%)
The flagships
Written summary
Solarspace is a Chinese photovoltaic cell and module manufacturer headquartered in Xuzhou, founded in 2011. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 status confirmed at least since 2023, and operates a cell production capacity exceeding 30 GW per year alongside roughly 5 to 7 GW of module capacity. PV InfoLink's 2025 global shipment ranking placed Solarspace second among solar cell manufacturers worldwide, underlining its rapid rise as a volume producer. ZNShine (ZNSHINE PV-TECH Co., Ltd.) traces its origins to 1988 and entered the PV module market in 2006, with headquarters in Jintan, Jiangsu province. ZNShine has held BloombergNEF Tier 1 status continuously since 2015 and reports an annual production capacity of approximately 10 GW; in mid-2024 it was upgraded to a B rating on PV Tech's bankability ranking. On the dimension of institutional longevity and lender familiarity, ZNShine carries a clear historical advantage.
Solarspace's product lineup spans roughly 400 W to 720 W, with a strong emphasis on N-type cell technology including bifacial formats well suited to commercial and industrial rooftops and utility-scale ground-mount systems. The company has earned PVEL recognition as a top performance module manufacturer, a credential that matters in competitive procurement. ZNShine covers a broader application range: its residential lines have historically included panels in the 360 W to 415 W bracket, while its high-power portfolio extends to 600 W N-type bifacial and 750 W HJT bifacial modules targeting large-scale plants. ZNShine's 2024 PVEL scorecard awarded top-performance marks in four test categories - mechanical stress, PID, LID+LETID, and PAN performance - reinforcing its quality credentials across both residential and utility segments.
For most international buyers, whether utility developers or volume C&I integrators, the two brands are broadly interchangeable in terms of bankability and available N-type technology. ZNShine's longer Tier 1 track record can smooth project finance conversations with conservative lenders. Solarspace's greater cell manufacturing scale and PVEL standing make it a compelling choice for large-volume procurement where independent test performance matters. One practical caveat for ZNShine: independent installer reviews in multiple markets document recurring difficulties with warranty claims when the original installer is no longer in business, so buyers should verify local distributor support before committing to either brand at scale.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-07-15
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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.