AIKO vs Einnova Solarline - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 28 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AIKO leans bifacial (24% 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
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Listed
- SZSE: 600732
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Einnova Solarline Energy Corp. Limited, established in 2008, is a leading manufacturer of solar panels in China, offering conventional and flexible modules, BIPV products, and customized solutions. The company has a global presence in over 50 countries and has been ranked among China's Top 20 Solar Module...
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Annual capacity
- 2 GW/year
- Employees
- 50+
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
AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+
AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>Back Contact</strong> (83%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (93%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer headquartered in Guangdong province that has grown rapidly into a globally recognized brand. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in Q3 2024, and its annual production capacity was reported at approximately 20 GW as of early 2025, with further expansion underway. Einnova Solarline Energy Corp. is also a Chinese manufacturer, based in Nanjing, Jiangsu, founded in 2008. It has maintained a position among China's top-20 module producers and reports a production capacity in the range of 1.6-2 GW, though no confirmed BNEF Tier 1 listing was found in current search results. On institutional footprint, AIKO is considerably larger and carries greater bankability credentials.
AIKO's product identity is defined by its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell technology, which moves all electrical contacts to the rear of the cell to eliminate front-side shading losses. Its Neostar series has reached 24.3% panel efficiency in independent rankings, making it one of the top performers in the residential and premium commercial rooftop segment. The company targets buyers for whom roof area is constrained and maximum watts per square meter is a priority. Einnova Solarline takes a broader approach, offering conventional mono-crystalline modules alongside BIPV products such as solar tiles, facades, and glass windows, as well as flexible and lightweight panels, balcony plug-and-play kits, and customized form factors. This positions Einnova less as a volume mainstream supplier and more as a specialty or integration-focused manufacturer.
For a typical residential or commercial rooftop buyer in 2025 who values high efficiency, bankability for project financing, and strong installer support, AIKO is the more defensible choice. Einnova Solarline is worth considering when the project demands specialized form factors - particularly BIPV or flexible panels - where its niche catalog offers genuine product diversity that AIKO does not primarily serve.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-21
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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.