--- title: "AEET vs Sunova - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AEET vs Sunova solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aeet-vs-sunova" --- # AEET vs Sunova Sunova has the broader catalog (183 vs 5 models). Sunova leads on peak efficiency at 23.20%. Sunova leans bifacial (92% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AEET | Sunova | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | | China | | Headquarters | | Hefei | | Founded | | 2008 | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | | [https://www.sunovasolar.com](https://www.sunovasolar.com) | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AEET | Sunova | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 5 | 183 | +178 | | Max Power | 200 W | 720 W | +520 W | | Avg Power | 190 W | 523 W | +333 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AEET | Sunova | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 15.70% | 23.20% | +7.50 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 14.90% | 21.60% | +6.70 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AEET | Sunova | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | - | -0.317%/°C | | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 168 (92%) | +92 pp | | Avg Warranty | 25.0 yrs | 28.4 yrs | +3.4 yr | ## Efficiency distribution Sunova skews to higher efficiency: 5% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AEET | Sunova | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 5 (100.0%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 0 | 46 (25.1%) | | 21-22% | 0 | 70 (38.3%) | | 22-23% | 0 | 57 (31.1%) | | 23%+ | 0 | 10 (5.5%) | ## Power distribution Sunova offers more 600W+ panels (22% of lineup) | Power band | AEET | Sunova | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 5 (100.0%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 0 | 84 (45.9%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 58 (31.7%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 31 (16.9%) | | 700W+ | 0 | 10 (5.5%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (100%) Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (49%) | Technology | AEET | Sunova | | --- | --- | --- | | PERC | 5 (100.0%) | 89 (48.6%) | | N-type | 0 | 72 (39.3%) | | TOPCon | 0 | 12 (6.6%) | | Unknown | 0 | 10 (5.5%) | ## 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 | ## Top panels, Sunova | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [TS-BGT66(720)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bgt66-720-g12) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [TS-BWT66(720)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bwt66-720-g12) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [TS-BGT66(715)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bgt66-715-g12) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [TS-BWT66(715)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bwt66-715-g12) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [TS-BGT66(710)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bgt66-710-g12) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [TS-BWT66(710)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bwt66-710-g12) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [TS-BGT66(705)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bgt66-705-g12) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [TS-BWT66(705)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bwt66-705-g12) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [TS-BGT66(700)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bgt66-700-g12) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [TS-BWT66(700)-G12](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunova-ts-bwt66-700-g12) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Sunova Solar, founded in 2008 and headquartered in China, has grown into a mid-scale module manufacturer with roughly 5.5 GW of operational module capacity and cumulative shipments of 7.1 GW as of 2024. The company was listed as a BNEF Tier 1 manufacturer in 2023, though it carries a CCC+ rating from PV ModuleTech and is not classified as Tier 1 bankable in standard project-finance assessments. AEET Energy Group GmbH is a German-based wholesale distributor operating from Bad Gandersheim with a portfolio of just five panels, no Tier 1 standing, and no disclosed production capacity, placing it firmly in the niche regional-supply category rather than mainstream module manufacturing. The two lineups differ sharply on performance. Sunova's 183-panel catalog averages 523 Wp and peaks at 720 Wp, with an average efficiency of 21.6% and a top efficiency of 23.2%, making it a natural fit for utility-scale ground-mount and large commercial rooftop projects. Nearly 92% of Sunova's portfolio is bifacial, and an average warranty of 28.4 years reflects confidence in long-term durability. AEET's five panels average just 190 Wp with a ceiling of 200 Wp and a peak efficiency of 15.7%, and no bifacial options are offered. The unknown cell technology classification further signals an older or unspecified tier of components, suited mainly to legacy replacements or small off-grid systems. For most buyers in 2025, Sunova is the more capable choice by a clear margin. Its higher power density, broad bifacial portfolio, longer warranty, and documented production scale make it competitive for commercial and utility procurement. AEET's value, if any, lies in local availability or legacy compatibility for European buyers who need a small number of low-wattage panels; it cannot match Sunova on any technical or commercial dimension for new installations. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/press-releases/sunova-solar-listed-as-tier-1-module-manufacturer-by-bnef/ \| Sunova Solar listed as Tier 1 module manufacturer by BNEF \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/03/01/sunova-solar-announces-9-gw-cell-factory-in-china/ \| Sunova Solar announces 9 GW cell factory in China \| article \- https://www.afsiasolar.com/sunova-solar-still-listed-as-tier-1-module-manufacturer-by-bnef/ \| Sunova Solar still listed as Tier 1 by BNEF - AFSIA \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/aeet \| AEET Energy Group GmbH solar panel profile - ENF Solar \| review Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AEET vs A.B. 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