--- title: "AEET vs SolarWorld - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AEET vs SolarWorld solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aeet-vs-solarworld" --- # AEET vs SolarWorld AEET has the broader catalog (5 vs 0 models). ## The two companies | Attribute | AEET | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | | Germany | | Headquarters | | Bonn | | Founded | | 1998 | | Employees | | 3000-5000 | | Annual capacity | | 1-2 GW/year | | Tier 1 | no | | | Listed | | | | Website | | | SolarWorld AG was a German photovoltaic manufacturer and one of the largest solar panel producers in the Western world, covering the full value chain from polysilicon feedstock to finished modules. The company operated major manufacturing plants in Freiberg, Germany and Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, and was once a leading... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AEET | SolarWorld | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 5 | 0 | +5 | | Max Power | 200 W | 0 W | +200 W | | Avg Power | 190 W | 0 W | +190 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AEET | SolarWorld | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 15.70% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 14.90% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AEET | SolarWorld | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | - | - | | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | | | Avg Warranty | 25.0 yrs | - | | ## Efficiency distribution | Efficiency band | AEET | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 5 (100.0%) | 0 | ## Power distribution | Power band | AEET | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 5 (100.0%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (100%) | Technology | AEET | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | PERC | 5 (100.0%) | 0 | ## Top panels, AEET | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SE200M(24)F](https://comparepv.com/panel/aeet-se200m-24-f) | 200 | 15.7 | - | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SE195M(24)F](https://comparepv.com/panel/aeet-se195m-24-f) | 195 | 15.3 | - | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SE190M(24)F](https://comparepv.com/panel/aeet-se190m-24-f) | 190 | 14.9 | - | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [SE185M(24)F](https://comparepv.com/panel/aeet-se185m-24-f) | 185 | 14.5 | - | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [SE180M(24)F](https://comparepv.com/panel/aeet-se180m-24-f) | 180 | 14.1 | - | Monocrystalline | ## Summary AEET Energy Group GmbH is a German photovoltaic wholesale and full-service partner headquartered in Bad Gandersheim, Lower Saxony. The company has been active in the PV sector for a number of years, operating a network of more than 500 certified installation partners across Germany. AEET markets solar modules sourced from leading international manufacturers alongside a line of proprietary modules carrying TUV Rheinland certification. It does not appear on BloombergNEF Tier 1 lists as an independent module producer, which reflects its hybrid identity as a distributor-integrator rather than a volume cell-and-module manufacturer. SolarWorld AG, by contrast, was once one of Europe's flagship solar manufacturers, founded in Bonn in 1988 and recognized as a Tier 1 producer during the first half of the 2010s. The company filed for insolvency in May 2017 under sustained pressure from low-cost Asian module pricing, was briefly restructured as SolarWorld Industries GmbH, and then filed for insolvency a second time in March 2018 before effectively ceasing operations. On institutional footprint among active businesses, AEET is the only entity still trading. AEET's catalog spans monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film modules aimed at residential rooftop and small commercial segments in the European market, with a ten-year product warranty and up to a 25-year performance guarantee. SolarWorld's Sunmodule range - built around monocrystalline silicon and manufactured in Germany and Oregon - was well regarded for build quality and carried a 20-year product warranty, but those panels are legacy stock; no new production has occurred since the 2018 closure. For any buyer evaluating new equipment in 2025, SolarWorld is not a viable option. The brand exists only as installed legacy hardware, and warranty claims face obvious uncertainty given the company's defunct status. AEET remains an active procurement channel in the German and European market, making it the clear default - though buyers seeking the strongest Tier 1 bankability assurances would likely look toward larger global producers with confirmed BloombergNEF standing. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.aeet-energy.com/en/index.php \| AEET Energy Group GmbH - official company overview \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/aeet \| AEET Energy Group GmbH profile - ENF Solar directory \| article \- https://www.pv-tech.org/solarworld-heads-back-into-insolvency/ \| SolarWorld heads back into insolvency - PV Tech \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2017/05/10/breaking-solarworld-insolvent/ \| Breaking: SolarWorld insolvent - PV Magazine \| article \- https://www.solarreviews.com/manufacturers/solarworld \| SolarWorld manufacturer profile - SolarReviews \| review Sources: \- \[AEET Energy Group GmbH - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/aeet) \- \[AEET Energy Group GmbH official site\](https://www.aeet-energy.com/en/index.php) \- \[SolarWorld heads back into insolvency - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/solarworld-heads-back-into-insolvency/) \- \[Breaking: SolarWorld insolvent - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2017/05/10/breaking-solarworld-insolvent/) \- \[SolarWorld manufacturer profile - SolarReviews\](https://www.solarreviews.com/manufacturers/solarworld) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AEET vs A.B. 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