AIKO vs Renesola - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 115 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Renesola leans bifacial (61% 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
Renesola, established in 2005, is a pioneer in the global new energy field, committed to mitigating global warming and providing quality power station solutions for global clients. They offer one-stop solutions including development, financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance, along with...
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Annual capacity
- 16.5+ GW/year
- Employees
- 100-500
- Listed
- NYSE: SOL
- 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>N-type</strong> (77%)
The flagships
Written summary
Renesola is a Chinese solar manufacturer founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shanghai, with cumulative global shipments exceeding 25 GW. The company has consistently held BNEF Tier 1 bankability status across multiple consecutive quarters, making it eligible for non-recourse project financing from major commercial lenders. Its recent capacity expansions - including production bases in Yancheng, Kunming, and Anyang - have added significant GW-scale manufacturing output. AIKO Solar is also a Chinese manufacturer, founded roughly a decade after Renesola and headquartered in Zhuhai, but it has rapidly established itself as a premium-tier player, achieving BNEF Tier 1 status and planning shipments exceeding 20 GW in 2025, supported by large facilities in Zhuhai and Yiwu. In terms of institutional footprint and longevity, Renesola has the longer track record, while AIKO has built faster momentum and broader installer recognition in a shorter time.
Renesola's product line spans a wide wattage range - from small panels suitable for marine and RV applications through to large-format commercial modules - and its current catalog leans heavily on N-type TOPCon cell technology, with a substantial bifacial share aimed at ground-mount and commercial rooftop projects. It serves budget-to-mid-range buyers who need bankable panels without paying a premium. AIKO, by contrast, is almost entirely focused on its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) N-type technology, which eliminates front-side busbars and achieves mass-production module efficiencies around 25 percent - among the highest of any manufacturer in volume production. AIKO's panels are positioned firmly in the premium segment, targeting space-constrained residential rooftops and high-yield commercial installations where per-watt efficiency justifies a higher upfront cost.
For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the stronger choice where roof space is limited and top efficiency is the priority, while Renesola suits buyers who want proven bankability and a broader product range at a more accessible price point. The two brands are not interchangeable: they serve meaningfully different market segments.
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.