--- title: "AIKO vs FuturaSun - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AIKO vs FuturaSun solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-futurasun" --- # AIKO vs FuturaSun AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 36 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. FuturaSun leans bifacial (36% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AIKO | FuturaSun | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | Italy | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Cittadella | | Founded | 2009 | 2008 | | Employees | | 10-50 | | Annual capacity | | 1 GW/year | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | SZSE: 600732 | | | Website | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | [https://www.futurasun.com](https://www.futurasun.com) | FuturaSun is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic modules, founded in 2008 in Veneto, the heart of Italy's PV industry. The company distributes solar panels in more than 70 countries and operates production facilities in Taizhou, Asia, with a capacity of around 1 GW/year. FuturaSun is a privately... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AIKO | FuturaSun | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 144 | 36 | +108 | | Max Power | 805 W | 720 W | +85 W | | Avg Power | 581 W | 472 W | +109 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AIKO | FuturaSun | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 25.20% | 23.18% | +2.02 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 23.65% | 21.59% | +2.06 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AIKO | FuturaSun | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C | -0.308%/°C | +0.038 | | Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 13 (36%) | +12 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | 26.8 yrs | +2.7 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AIKO | FuturaSun | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 3 (2.1%) | 5 (13.9%) | | 20-21% | 3 (2.1%) | 6 (16.7%) | | 21-22% | 3 (2.1%) | 2 (5.6%) | | 22-23% | 12 (8.3%) | 21 (58.3%) | | 23%+ | 123 (85.4%) | 2 (5.6%) | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | AIKO | FuturaSun | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 2 (1.4%) | 4 (11.1%) | | 400-499W | 50 (34.7%) | 23 (63.9%) | | 500-599W | 5 (3.5%) | 6 (16.7%) | | 600-699W | 78 (54.2%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 9 (6.2%) | 3 (8.3%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (50%) | Technology | AIKO | FuturaSun | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 119 (82.6%) | 0 | | N-type | 17 (11.8%) | 0 | | PERC | 7 (4.9%) | 16 (44.4%) | | Flexible | 1 (0.7%) | 0 | | TOPCon | 0 | 18 (50.0%) | | HJT | 0 | 2 (5.6%) | ## 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, FuturaSun | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [FU 720 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-720-mv) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [FU 710 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-710-mv) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [FU 700 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-700-mv) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [FU 590 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-590-mv) | 590 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [FU 585 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-585-mv) | 585 | 22.6 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [FU 580 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-580-mv) | 580 | 22.4 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [FU 575 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-575-mv) | 575 | 22.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [FU 570 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-570-mv) | 570 | 22.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [FU 565 MV](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-565-mv) | 565 | 21.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [FU 460 M](https://comparepv.com/panel/futurasun-fu-460-m) | 460 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer that has grown rapidly since its founding in 2009, positioning itself at the premium end of the global module market. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in Q3 2024 and has built out an annual production capacity reported at around 20 GW, making it one of the larger vertically integrated players in the n-type segment. FuturaSun, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cittadella in northern Italy's Veneto region, operates at a significantly smaller scale - around 1 GW per year - with its own factory in China and a European distribution network spanning Rotterdam, Antwerp, and multiple sales offices across the continent. No BloombergNEF Tier 1 designation for FuturaSun was found in current sources. In terms of institutional footprint and bankability for large financed projects, AIKO holds the clear advantage. The two brands pursue notably different technical and commercial strategies. AIKO has built its identity around its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell architecture, which relocates all electrical contacts to the rear of the cell, maximizing light capture and pushing module efficiency above 24% in its Gen 3 product line. The company targets premium residential rooftops and commercial-and-industrial projects where high power density and limited roof space justify a price premium. FuturaSun's confirmed product range centers on TOPCon n-type cells, with recent launches including a 580 W large-format panel and a 390 W aesthetically oriented "Silver" module aimed at modern residential architecture - signaling a dual focus on mainstream utility-adjacent installs and design-conscious European rooftop buyers. For a typical buyer in 2025, the right choice depends on priorities. AIKO suits installers and developers who want maximum watts per square meter backed by strong bankability credentials and an aggressive warranty structure. FuturaSun is the more sensible pick for European residential projects where panel aesthetics, local supply-chain proximity, and moderate scale matter more than cutting-edge efficiency records. The two brands are not interchangeable - they serve adjacent but distinct segments of the market. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/ \| Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/04/01/futurasun-releases-580-w-n-type-solar-panels-with-22-4-efficiency/ \| FuturaSun releases 580 W TOPCon solar panels with 22.4% efficiency \| article \- https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/ \| AIKO achieves BloombergNEF Tier 1 status - official announcement \| article \- https://taiyangnews.info/technology/futurasun-colored-module-hybrid-inverter-intersolar \| FuturaSun aesthetic and robust panels at Intersolar Europe 2025 \| article \- https://www.pv-tech.org/intersolar-2023-aiko-targets-the-residential-and-ci-markets-in-europe-with-its-abc-products/ \| Aiko targets residential and C&I markets in Europe with ABC products \| article Sources: \- \[Aiko steps up ABC transition - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/) \- \[FuturaSun 580 W TOPCon panels - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/04/01/futurasun-releases-580-w-n-type-solar-panels-with-22-4-efficiency/) \- \[AIKO Tier 1 BloombergNEF status\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) \- \[FuturaSun at Intersolar 2025 - TaiyangNews\](https://taiyangnews.info/technology/futurasun-colored-module-hybrid-inverter-intersolar) \- \[Aiko targets European residential and C&I markets - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/intersolar-2023-aiko-targets-the-residential-and-ci-markets-in-europe-with-its-abc-products/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AIKO vs A.B. 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