AIKO vs Epever - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 0 models). 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
Epever (Beijing Epsolar Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in solar charge controllers, off-grid inverters, and inverter-chargers for solar power systems. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to serve customers globally through a network of over 120 distribution partners. Epever is not a...
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Beijing, China
- Employees
- 100-500
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%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a China-based solar panel manufacturer founded in 2009, recognized for pioneering All Back Contact (ABC) cell technology and achieving module efficiencies above 25% at mass-production scale. The company secured BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in Q3 2024, a designation that unlocks project financing from institutional lenders. AIKO operates multiple GW-scale manufacturing plants in China and has consistently topped TaiyangNews global module efficiency rankings since March 2023. Epever, formally Beijing Epsolar Technology Co., Ltd., was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Beijing with its main production base in Huizhou. Epever does not manufacture solar panels; its core product lines are MPPT and PWM solar charge controllers, off-grid and hybrid inverters, and lithium battery storage solutions. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and supplies more than 120 distribution partners globally. As a BloombergNEF-rated panel manufacturer, AIKO commands the stronger institutional footprint in photovoltaic markets where bankability is a prerequisite for project approval.
AIKO's primary offering centers on premium-efficiency panel series built around its proprietary ABC cells, suited to residential rooftops and commercial projects where maximizing power output per square meter justifies a higher per-watt cost. The company's panels won first place in SolarQuotes' 2025 Installers' Choice Awards, reflecting strong installer confidence in build quality and long-term performance, backed by a 30-year linear performance warranty. Epever's product range serves an entirely different role - the company targets off-grid cabins, marine and RV installations, small farms, and hybrid residential systems that pair solar panels from any manufacturer with its charge controllers and inverters.
A buyer comparing these two companies should first understand that they are not interchangeable competitors. Anyone seeking high-efficiency solar modules for a grid-tied rooftop installation should evaluate AIKO's panel range. Anyone equipping a remote off-grid site or building a DIY solar system with separately sourced panels should consider Epever for the balance-of-system electronics. In many real-world installations, products from both companies could sit side by side without any conflict.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-08
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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.