--- title: "AIKO vs Kyocera - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AIKO vs Kyocera solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-kyocera" --- # AIKO vs Kyocera AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 8 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AIKO leans bifacial (24% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AIKO | Kyocera | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | Japan | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Kyoto | | Founded | 2009 | 1959 | | Employees | | 77,136 | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | SZSE: 600732 | TYO: 6971 | | Website | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | [https://global.kyocera.com](https://global.kyocera.com) | Kyocera Corporation is a Japanese multinational electronics and ceramics manufacturer. Founded in 1959, the company produces a diverse range of products, including industrial ceramics, solar power generating systems, telecommunications equipment, and office document imaging equipment. Kyocera is committed to... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AIKO | Kyocera | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 144 | 8 | +136 | | Max Power | 805 W | 410 W | +395 W | | Avg Power | 581 W | 302 W | +280 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AIKO | Kyocera | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 25.20% | 21.00% | +4.20 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 23.65% | 18.21% | +5.44 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AIKO | Kyocera | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C | -0.460%/°C | +0.189 | | Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 0 (0%) | +24 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | 25.0 yrs | +4.5 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AIKO | Kyocera | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 3 (2.1%) | 5 (62.5%) | | 20-21% | 3 (2.1%) | 1 (12.5%) | | 21-22% | 3 (2.1%) | 2 (25.0%) | | 22-23% | 12 (8.3%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 123 (85.4%) | 0 | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | AIKO | Kyocera | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 2 (1.4%) | 6 (75.0%) | | 400-499W | 50 (34.7%) | 2 (25.0%) | | 500-599W | 5 (3.5%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 78 (54.2%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 9 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) | Technology | AIKO | Kyocera | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 119 (82.6%) | 0 | | N-type | 17 (11.8%) | 0 | | PERC | 7 (4.9%) | 0 | | Flexible | 1 (0.7%) | 0 | | Unknown | 0 | 8 (100.0%) | ## 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, Kyocera | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [KT410W-108HL4](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-kt410w-108hl4) | 410 | 21.0 | - | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [KT410W-108HL4B](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-kt410w-108hl4b) | 410 | 21.0 | - | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [KK280P-3CD3CG](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-kk280p-3cd3cg) | 280 | 17.0 | - | Polycrystalline | | 4 | [KK275P-3CD3CG](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-kk275p-3cd3cg) | 275 | 16.7 | - | Polycrystalline | | 5 | [KU270-6MCA](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-ku270-6mca) | 270 | 16.4 | -0.460 | Polycrystalline | | 6 | [KU270-6MPA](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-ku270-6mpa) | 270 | 16.4 | -0.460 | Polycrystalline | | 7 | [KK270P-3CD3CG](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-kk270p-3cd3cg) | 270 | 16.4 | - | Polycrystalline | | 8 | [KT230W-60HL4B](https://comparepv.com/panel/kyocera-kt230w-60hl4b) | 230 | 20.8 | - | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Kyocera is a Japanese conglomerate headquartered in Kyoto, founded in 1959, with a solar division that began manufacturing photovoltaic modules as far back as 1975 - making it one of the earliest commercial solar panel producers in the world. The company retains a strong institutional presence in Japan and parts of Asia, but it withdrew from North American sales in 2016 and has not appeared on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 module manufacturer lists in recent years, reflecting its reduced role in the global volume market. Its current commercial footprint is concentrated in Japan, where it continues to develop products, including a 410 W snow-load-resistant module launched in early 2025. AIKO, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer headquartered in Guangdong, founded around 2009, that has achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and has been rapidly scaling production capacity across multiple gigawatt-scale facilities in China. In terms of global institutional recognition and bankability in 2025, AIKO holds the stronger position. Kyocera's current Japanese-market panels use monocrystalline technology with efficiencies reported at over 22%, a meaningful step up from the polycrystalline products the company was known for historically. The product focus is largely residential and light commercial in Japan, with a heritage warranty stance and niche snow-country durability products. AIKO has built its identity around ABC (All Back Contact) n-type cell technology, placing both contacts on the rear of the cell to minimize shading losses. A module using this technology achieved a world-record efficiency of 25.2% at Intersolar 2024 according to PV Magazine. AIKO targets premium residential rooftops and is expanding toward utility-scale ground-mount markets globally, and it took first place in the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards in Australia. For most buyers outside Japan in 2025, AIKO is the more practical default: it is bankable by BloombergNEF standards, widely available internationally, built on a leading cell technology, and backed by verifiable installer feedback. Kyocera remains a credible choice for buyers in Japan who value the company's long operational track record and domestic service network, but it is essentially absent from competitive global procurement. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/04/kyocera-unveils-410-w-solar-panel-for-snowy-areas/ \| Kyocera unveils 410 W solar panel for snowy areas \| article \- https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/ \| Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11 GW capacity upgrade \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/06/19/aiko-presents-abc-solar-module-with-world-record-efficiency-of-25-2-at-intersolar/ \| Aiko presents ABC module with world record 25.2% efficiency at Intersolar \| article \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html \| Aiko Solar panel review - SolarQuotes \| review \- https://www.energysage.com/solar/best-solar-panels-complete-ranking/kyocera-solar-panels-complete-review/ \| Kyocera Solar Panels - complete review - EnergySage \| review Sources: \- \[Kyocera unveils 410 W solar panel for snowy areas - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/04/kyocera-unveils-410-w-solar-panel-for-snowy-areas/) \- \[Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/) \- \[Aiko presents ABC module with 25.2% efficiency at Intersolar - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/06/19/aiko-presents-abc-solar-module-with-world-record-efficiency-of-25-2-at-intersolar/) \- \[Aiko Solar panel review - SolarQuotes\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html) \- \[Kyocera Solar Panels complete review - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/solar/best-solar-panels-complete-ranking/kyocera-solar-panels-complete-review/) \- \[AIKO Achieves BloombergNEF Tier 1 Status\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AIKO vs A.B. 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