AIKO vs PolyCrown Solar Tech - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 75 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%.
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
Polycrown Solar Tech Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise founded in 2014, specializing in the research, development, production, and installation of solar products, including solar cells, solar panels, and solar projects. They have passed ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS18001 system certifications, as well as TUV...
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Ningbo, China
- Annual capacity
- 0.2 GW/year
- Employees
- 101-200
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>N-type</strong> (47%)
The flagships
Written summary
PolyCrown Solar Tech is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2014 and based in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. The company operates at a relatively modest scale, with a reported annual production capacity of around 200 MW - well below the multi-gigawatt output of the sector's dominant names. PolyCrown holds standard quality certifications including ISO9001, ISO14001, and TUV IEC61215 and IEC61730, but it does not appear on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 Solar Module Maker List, which limits its appeal for projects requiring bankable, project-finance-ready suppliers. AIKO, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer that achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status in Q3 2024 and reports a production capacity of roughly 20 GW per year - placing it among the larger dedicated high-efficiency module producers globally. On institutional footprint, AIKO holds a clear and substantial advantage.
In terms of products, PolyCrown offers a broad range of conventional mono and polycrystalline PERC panels spanning from small off-grid wattages up to around 585 W, positioning it as a general-purpose supplier suited to budget-conscious commercial and residential buyers rather than premium segments. AIKO's product story is defined by its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell technology, which relocates all electrical contacts to the rear of the cell to maximize light capture. This approach has allowed AIKO to reach verified efficiencies above 24.8% in commercial production, earning top rankings in multiple independent efficiency surveys for residential panels. AIKO's Gen 3 Infinite Series targets premium rooftop installations where power density per square meter is critical, while its Comet 3N line addresses commercial and industrial ground-mount projects.
For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the stronger default choice for anyone prioritizing long-term energy yield, institutional bankability, and proven high-efficiency technology. PolyCrown may be a reasonable option in price-sensitive contexts where basic PERC performance is sufficient and BloombergNEF Tier 1 status is not a project requirement.
- AIKO achieves 24.8% efficiency in commercial solar module production
- AIKO Solar Panels Review - SolarQuotes Australia
- What makes AIKO ABC technology stand out from PERC TOPCon or HJT
- PolyCrown Solar Tech - Company Overview, Production Capacity, Tier 1
- Most Efficient Solar Panels 2025 - Clean Energy Reviews
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-17
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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.