AE Solar vs VSUN - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AE Solar has the broader catalog (646 vs 111 models). AE Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.43%. VSUN leans bifacial (75% 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
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...
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Gersthofen, Germany
- Annual capacity
- 2+ GW/year
- Employees
- 501-1000
- 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
AE Solar skews to higher efficiency: 9% of lineup is 23%+
VSUN offers more 600W+ panels (29% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (54%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (72%)
The flagships
Written summary
AE Solar was founded in 2003 in Germany and is one of the more established European-branded solar module manufacturers, with over two decades of industry experience, a production capacity exceeding 2 GW, and Tier 1 bankable status confirmed by BloombergNEF. This combination of longevity, scale, and bankability makes AE Solar a well-recognized name in both European and global project finance circles. VSUN, founded in 2012 and operating with a presence in Germany, is a younger and more compact brand with a catalog of 111 panels and no Tier 1 bankable designation in the available data. While VSUN has made notable inroads in adopting premium cell technologies, AE Solar's broader footprint and established track record give it a stronger position in markets where lender and financier confidence is a hard procurement requirement.
AE Solar's portfolio of 442 panels spans a wide range of applications, with a maximum module power of 730 Wp and the highest recorded efficiency reaching 24.43% - giving it flexibility for residential rooftop installs, commercial C&I projects, and large utility-scale ground-mount deployments. VSUN's narrower but more technology-focused lineup leans heavily on N-type TOPCon cells, which represent 72.1% of its catalog versus 49.8% at AE Solar. VSUN also posts a higher bifacial share (74.8% vs 63.8%), a higher average module power of 523.7 Wp compared to AE Solar's 497.0 Wp, and a marginally better average temperature coefficient for Pmax (-0.308%/°C vs -0.313%/°C). This positions VSUN well for bifacial-friendly ground-mount and commercial installations where rear-side irradiance gains are achievable.
For international buyers working on financed projects in regulated markets, AE Solar's Tier 1 status, greater production scale, and two-decade track record make it the lower-risk and more lender-friendly choice. VSUN offers a compelling technology profile - strong TOPCon penetration, high bifacial share, and above-average wattage - and suits buyers prioritizing modern cell technology and a streamlined product selection, provided that formal bankability is not a binding project constraint.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-12
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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.