AE Solar vs Clelo Tech - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
AE Solar
Germany · est. 2003Clelo Tech
China · est. 2017
Panel models
442
vs
7
Max power
730 W
vs
720 W
Max efficiency
24.43%
vs
23.20%
Bifacial share
64%
vs
100%
At a glance
AE Solar has the broader catalog (442 vs 7 models). AE Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.43%. Clelo Tech leans bifacial (100% 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
-
Clelo Tech
Website
Jiangsu Clelo Material Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Chinese solar manufacturer and system integrator based in Changshu, Suzhou, specializing in photovoltaic panels, BIPV technology, and complete PV power plant solutions. The company offers products and turnkey systems ranging from small residential installations to...
Headquarters
Changshu, China
Founded
2017
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
-
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
AE Solar
|
Clelo Tech
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 442 +435 | 7 |
| Max Power | 730 W +10 W | 720 W |
| Avg Power | 497 W | 705 W +208 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.43% +1.23 pp | 23.20% |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.34% | 22.70% +1.36 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.313%/°C | -0.240%/°C +0.073 |
| Bifacial Share | 282 (64%) | 7 (100%) +36 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 29.7 yrs | 30.0 yrs +0.3 yr |
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 | CME-132BDS-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | AE CME-132 720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | AE CME-132-720 | 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 |
Clelo Tech
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JT720SLkB Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | JT715SLkB Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | JT710SLkB Bi | 710W | 22.9% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | JT705SLkB Bi | 705W | 22.7% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | JT700SLkB Bi | 700W | 22.5% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | JT695SLkB Bi | 695W | 22.4% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | JT690SLkB Bi | 690W | 22.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.14%
Temp coeff
-0.290%/°C
Top 7 panels average
Efficiency
22.70%
Temp coeff
-0.240%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
Clelo Tech skews to higher efficiency: 29% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
Clelo Tech offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
AE Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (50%)
Clelo Tech Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: HJT (100%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.