AE Solar vs AU Optronics - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
AE Solar
Germany · est. 2003AU Optronics
Taiwan · est. 1996
Panel models
442
vs
1
Max power
730 W
vs
170 W
Max efficiency
24.43%
vs
16.00%
Bifacial share
64%
vs
0%
At a glance
AE Solar has the broader catalog (442 vs 1 models). AE Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.43%. AE Solar leans bifacial (64% of lineup).
AE Solar
Website
AE Solar is a German Tier 1 manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company specializes in producing durable and innovative solar panels with German engineering standards, offering solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. AE Solar operates in over 100 countries and...
Headquarters
Gersthofen, Germany
Founded
2003
Employees
5,011,000
Production Capacity
2+ GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
-
AU Optronics
Website
AU Optronics (AUO) is a technology-driven company based in Taiwan, specializing in optoelectronics and display solutions. They deliver products and services that advance innovation in areas like display technology, system solutions, industrial intelligence, healthcare, and energy. AUO operates globally across Asia...
Headquarters
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Founded
1996
Employees
41,000
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
AE Solar
|
AU Optronics
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 442 +441 | 1 |
| Max Power | 730 W +560 W | 170 W |
| Avg Power | 497 W +327 W | 170 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.43% +8.43 pp | 16.00% |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.34% +5.34 pp | 16.00% |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.313%/°C +0.125 | -0.438%/°C |
| Bifacial Share | 282 (64%) +64 pp | 0 (0%) |
| Avg Warranty | 29.7 yrs | - |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandAE Solar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CME-132BDS-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | CME-132BDS-725 Bi | 725W | 23.4% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | AE CME-132-720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | AE CME-132 720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | CME-132BDS-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | AE CME-132 715 | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | CME-132BDS-715 Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | AE CME-132-715 | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | AE CME-132-710 | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | AE CME-132 710 | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
AU Optronics
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASM170M | 170W | 16.0% | -0.438%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.14%
Temp coeff
-0.290%/°C
Top 1 panels average
Efficiency
16.00%
Temp coeff
-0.438%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
AE Solar skews to higher efficiency: 10% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
AE Solar offers more 600W+ panels (13% of lineup)
AE Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (50%)
AU Optronics Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.