AIKO vs Loom Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 10 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Loom Solar leans bifacial (80% 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
Loom Solar is an Indian manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and lithium batteries, primarily serving the residential and commercial segments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana, the company sells its products through a network of over 10,000 dealers across India and exports to more than 10...
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Faridabad, India
- Annual capacity
- 0.3 GW/year
- 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%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (70%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in Guangdong Province. It achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in Q3 2024 and has scaled annual production to roughly 20 GW as of early 2025, with capacity reportedly approaching 35 GW by mid-2026 - placing it among the top ten Tier 1 producers globally. Loom Solar is an Indian startup founded in 2018 and based in Faridabad, Haryana. It currently operates around 300 MW of manufacturing capacity and has announced plans to build a 1.2 GW factory in Uttar Pradesh. Loom Solar does not appear on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 list, though it holds ISO 9001-2015 certification along with the ALMM and BIS approvals required for the Indian market. On institutional footprint and bankability, AIKO is the substantially larger and more credentialed player.
AIKO's flagship Neostar series is built on proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell architecture - a distinct design from mainstream TOPCon or HJT - delivering module efficiencies above 24% and reaching 25% on the top-tier NEOSTAR 3P54 model. A notably low temperature coefficient makes these panels well suited to hot climates. Pricing is premium, positioning AIKO for buyers who need maximum power density on constrained rooftops and can absorb the higher cost per watt. Loom Solar targets the Indian residential and small commercial market with a broader portfolio spanning mono-PERC, TOPCon, and HJT modules, including the Shark bifacial series rated up to 730-750 Wp. Efficiency typically lands in the 19-21% range at far more accessible price points, supported by a dealer network of over 10,000 outlets across India.
For buyers outside India seeking top-tier efficiency and a bankable supply chain - particularly for financed projects - AIKO is the stronger default in 2025-2026. For buyers within India on tighter budgets or sourcing for smaller rooftop installations, Loom Solar offers genuine value and strong local support, but its limited scale makes it less appropriate for large utility-scale procurement.
- Loom Solar unveils 730 W modules, 1.2 GW factory plan in India
- Loom Solar showcases 730 Wp modules at REI 2025 - pv magazine India
- Aiko Solar Panels Review 2026 - Are the World's Most Efficient Panels Worth It
- What makes AIKO ABC technology stand out from PERC, TOPCon or HJT panels
- Tier 1 List of Solar Panel Manufacturers Q2 2026
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.