AIKO vs Huasun - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 126 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Huasun leans bifacial (90% 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
Huasun Energy is a global leader in heterojunction (HJT) solar technology, specializing in the R&D and large-scale production of ultra-high-efficiency n-type HJT products. They cover the entire value chain from silicon ingots and wafers to HJT cells and modules, delivering cutting-edge solutions for the solar...
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Xuancheng, Anhui, China
- Annual capacity
- 20 GW/year
- Employees
- 2500+
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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>HJT</strong> (75%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a China-based solar manufacturer founded in 2009. For over a decade it supplied high-efficiency cells to third-party brands before launching its own module line in 2022. It achieved BNEF Tier 1 bankability status in 2024 and has roughly 25 GW of operational back-contact cell and module capacity across plants in Zhuhai and Yiwu, reporting approximately 14.7 GW in ABC module shipments during 2025. Huasun Energy, also Chinese, established itself as the world's largest heterojunction (HJT) specialist by its own account and reached BNEF Tier 1 status in Q1 2023 - described at the time as record pace for an HJT-focused company. By the end of 2024 Huasun had built out 20 GW of cell and module capacity, with cumulative HJT shipments exceeding 10 GW. On institutional scale and installer recognition, AIKO currently holds the broader footprint.
AIKO's defining technology is its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell architecture, which eliminates front-side metal contacts and has achieved mass-production module efficiencies around 25 percent - placing it consistently at the top of TaiyangNews global efficiency rankings since 2023. Its panels are positioned primarily for premium residential and commercial rooftops where available roof area is limited and efficiency per square metre is paramount. Huasun, by contrast, is a dedicated HJT specialist, building its catalog around the Himalaya and Everest series. These range from high-power utility and commercial modules reaching up to 730-760 W to residential and niche agri-PV panels, covering a wider set of deployment scenarios. Both manufacturers sit clearly outside the mainstream TOPCon commodity tier.
For a typical buyer in 2025, the choice hinges on use case. AIKO is the stronger pick for space-constrained premium rooftop projects where maximum watts per square metre and installer familiarity matter most, having won the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards. Huasun suits buyers who specifically want mature HJT technology - valued for its lower temperature coefficient and strong bifacial performance - across scales from residential to utility ground-mount.
- AIKO Solar independent installer review - SolarQuotes
- Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11 GW capacity upgrade - PV Tech
- AIKO presents ABC module with world-record 25.2% efficiency - PV Magazine
- Huasun named BNEF Tier 1 in record time for HJT - Solar Builder
- Huasun solar panel independent review - SolarQuotes
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-29
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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.