AIKO vs Hansol - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 22 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
Hansol Group is a South Korean conglomerate (chaebol) with core operations in paper manufacturing, chemicals, logistics, IT solutions, and home decoration. The group was founded in 1965 and separated from Samsung Group in 1991. Hansol operates through a network of subsidiaries emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
- Founded
- 1965
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Annual capacity
- 0-1 GW/year
- Employees
- 11,000+
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
Hansol is a South Korean manufacturer operating under Hansol Technics, a subsidiary of the Hansol Group that separated from Samsung in 1991, with the dedicated solar division established in 1996. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and reported an annual production capacity of around 600 MW in the Q1 2025 BNEF ranking. AIKO, formally Zhejiang Aiko Solar Energy Technology Co., is a Chinese manufacturer that achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 recognition in 2024 and has since scaled rapidly, targeting over 20 GW in annual shipments across production sites in Zhuhai, Yiwu, and Jinan. In terms of global production scale and institutional reach, AIKO has the distinctly larger footprint.
Hansol's catalog spans mono PERC, TOPCon, and HJT modules suited to residential rooftops through mid-scale commercial and light utility applications, with bifacial TOPCon variants available in power classes reportedly up to around 630 Wp. The brand is best known in the South Korean domestic market and appeals to buyers seeking a bankable Korean-origin option. AIKO has built its identity around ABC (All Back Contact) cell technology, which places both electrical contacts on the rear of the cell to eliminate front-side shading losses; the company's Comet series carries efficiency ratings between 22.8% and 24.2%, and AIKO presented a world-record module efficiency of 25.2% at Intersolar 2024. AIKO targets premium residential rooftops and high-density commercial installations where peak output per square meter is the priority.
For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the stronger default choice - its ABC technology, record-level efficiency, and a first-place finish at the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards set it apart. Hansol is a credible, bankable option for buyers who favor South Korean manufacturing heritage or operate in markets where Korean sourcing carries specific procurement advantages, but its more modest scale and more conventional technology mix make it harder to recommend as the first-choice default where AIKO is readily available.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-14
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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.