--- title: "AIKO vs AEET - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AIKO vs AEET solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-aeet" --- # AIKO vs AEET AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 5 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AIKO leans bifacial (24% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AIKO | AEET | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | | | Headquarters | Shanghai | | | Founded | 2009 | | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | yes | no | | Listed | SZSE: 600732 | | | Website | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AIKO | AEET | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 144 | 5 | +139 | | Max Power | 805 W | 200 W | +605 W | | Avg Power | 581 W | 190 W | +391 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AIKO | AEET | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 25.20% | 15.70% | +9.50 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 23.65% | 14.90% | +8.75 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AIKO | AEET | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C | - | | | Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 0 (0%) | +24 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | 25.0 yrs | +4.5 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AIKO | AEET | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 3 (2.1%) | 5 (100.0%) | | 20-21% | 3 (2.1%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 3 (2.1%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 12 (8.3%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 123 (85.4%) | 0 | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | AIKO | AEET | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 2 (1.4%) | 5 (100.0%) | | 400-499W | 50 (34.7%) | 0 | | 500-599W | 5 (3.5%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 78 (54.2%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 9 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (100%) | Technology | AIKO | AEET | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 119 (82.6%) | 0 | | N-type | 17 (11.8%) | 0 | | PERC | 7 (4.9%) | 5 (100.0%) | | Flexible | 1 (0.7%) | 0 | ## Top panels, AIKO | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [AIKO-A805-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a805-grh78dw) | 805 | 25.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a800-grh78dw) | 800 | 24.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [AIKO-A795-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a795-grh78dw) | 795 | 24.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [AIKO-A790-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a790-grh78dw) | 790 | 24.6 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [AIKO-A785-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a785-grh78dw) | 785 | 24.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [AIKO-A780-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a780-grh78dw) | 780 | 24.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [AIKO-A775-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a775-grh78dw) | 775 | 24.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [AIKO-A770-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a770-grh78dw) | 770 | 24.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a700-mae78dw) | 700 | 25.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a695-mae78dw) | 695 | 24.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | ## 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 AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer that achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in Q3 2024, placing it among the small fraction of global solar brands recognized for project-finance credibility by commercial lenders. By early 2025 the company had built out a production capacity reported at approximately 20 GW per year. AEET Energy Group GmbH is registered in Germany and describes itself primarily as a photovoltaic wholesale partner with manufacturing operations in China; no appearance on BloombergNEF or equivalent Tier 1 bankability lists was found during research, and no verified annual production figure has been publicly reported. On institutional footprint and third-party recognition, AIKO holds the considerably stronger position. AIKO has built its reputation on ABC (All Back Contact) cell technology, which eliminates front-side metallization to raise module efficiency. Independent reviewers in 2025 consistently place AIKO panel efficiencies above 23 percent, and the company has reported a mass-production world-record result of 24.4 percent. Its product line targets premium residential and commercial rooftop installations where limited roof area makes per-watt yield critical, supported by a 30-year performance warranty with a stated annual degradation rate of 0.35 percent after year one - a figure that contributed to AIKO winning first place in the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards in Australia. AEET, by contrast, offers a broader catalogue that spans polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and thin-film modules, a range more consistent with positioning across budget commercial and specialist niche segments than a single high-efficiency premium tier. For a typical 2025 buyer who values verified bankability, independently tested efficiency, and long-term warranty support, AIKO is the clearer default. AEET may suit buyers seeking a European-registered wholesale partner for a varied technology mix, but the absence of Tier 1 credentials and published independent benchmarks makes a direct performance comparison difficult, and prospective buyers should request project references and third-party test data before committing. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html \| AIKO Solar review - SolarQuotes Installers Choice 2025 \| review \- https://solarbytes.info/aiko-secures-global-bnef-tier1-solar-maker-status-q3-2024/ \| AIKO secures BNEF Tier 1 solar maker status Q3 2024 \| article \- https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/aeet-energy-group \| AEET Energy Group - EnergyPal buyer guide \| review \- https://www.enfsolar.com/aeet \| AEET Energy Group profile - ENF Solar directory \| article Sources: \- \[AIKO Solar Review - SolarQuotes\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html) \- \[AIKO secures BNEF Tier 1 status Q3 2024\](https://solarbytes.info/aiko-secures-global-bnef-tier1-solar-maker-status-q3-2024/) \- \[AEET Energy Group - EnergyPal\](https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/aeet-energy-group) \- \[AEET Energy Group - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/aeet) \- \[AIKO Tier 1 announcement\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AIKO vs A.B. Energy](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-a-b-energy) - [AE Solar vs AEET](https://comparepv.com/ae-solar-vs-aeet) - [AIKO vs AKCOME](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-akcome) - [ARTsolar vs AEET](https://comparepv.com/artsolar-vs-aeet) - [AIKO vs ASM](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-asm) - [AU Optronics vs AEET](https://comparepv.com/au-optronics-vs-aeet) --- Source: https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-aeet Not in this file, on the page: the distributions above drawn as charts.