AIKO vs AE Solar - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
AIKO
China · est. 2009AE Solar
Germany · est. 2003
Panel models
144
vs
442
Max power
805 W
vs
730 W
Max efficiency
25.20%
vs
24.43%
Bifacial share
24%
vs
64%
At a glance
AE Solar has the broader catalog (442 vs 144 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AE Solar leans bifacial (64% of lineup).
AIKO
Website
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Founded
2009
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
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
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
AIKO
|
AE Solar
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 144 | 442 +298 |
| Max Power | 805 W +75 W | 730 W |
| Avg Power | 581 W +85 W | 497 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 25.20% +0.77 pp | 24.43% |
| Avg Efficiency | 23.65% +2.31 pp | 21.34% |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C +0.042 | -0.313%/°C |
| Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 282 (64%) +39 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | 29.7 yrs +0.2 yr |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandAIKO
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIKO-A805-GRH78Dw Bi | 805W | 25.1% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw Bi | 800W | 24.9% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | AIKO-A795-GRH78Dw Bi | 795W | 24.8% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | AIKO-A790-GRH78Dw Bi | 790W | 24.6% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | AIKO-A785-GRH78Dw Bi | 785W | 24.4% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | AIKO-A780-GRH78Dw Bi | 780W | 24.3% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | AIKO-A775-GRH78Dw Bi | 775W | 24.1% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | AIKO-A770-GRH78Dw Bi | 770W | 24.0% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw | 700W | 25.0% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw | 695W | 24.9% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
AE 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 |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
24.61%
Temp coeff
-0.260%/°C
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.14%
Temp coeff
-0.290%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup)
AIKO Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: Back Contact (74%)
AE Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (50%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.