AIKO vs Shinson Technology - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 105 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Shinson Technology leans bifacial (62% 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
Shinson Technology is a leading professional supplier in the renewable energy industry, specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality PV modules, completed PV kits, and energy storage solutions. With a commitment to sustainable energy solutions, they strive to provide innovative and reliable products...
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Changzhou, China
- Annual capacity
- 10+ GW/year
- Employees
- 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> (40%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a Chinese manufacturer that rose to prominence in the early 2020s with its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) N-type cell technology, which relocates all electrical contacts to the rear of the cell to eliminate front-side shading. The company secured BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in 2024 and, according to industry sources, had ABC production capacity in the range of 15-20 GW heading into 2025, with further expansion underway at its Yiwu and Chuzhou bases. Shinson Technology, headquartered in Changzhou, China, and founded in 2010, is a smaller, generalist solar manufacturer offering panels, storage, and balance-of-system kits for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. No Tier 1 or BloombergNEF bankability designation for Shinson appeared in available sources, and the company's annual production scale is not publicly documented at a GW level. On institutional footprint, AIKO is the clear leader of the two.
On the product side, AIKO's focus is firmly on high-efficiency ABC modules aimed at premium residential rooftops and space-constrained commercial installations where squeezing the most output per square metre justifies a higher price point. Commercial module efficiencies have been confirmed above 24%, and AIKO panels topped the TaiyangNews global module efficiency rankings from March 2023 onward while also placing first in the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards in Australia. Shinson's catalog, by contrast, spans a broader but shallower range - standard crystalline modules, BIPV blade panels, shingled designs, and bundled solar kits - positioning the brand as a budget-to-mid-market generalist rather than a technology leader.
For most buyers in 2025, AIKO is the stronger default where efficiency and bankability matter, such as residential retrofits, commercial rooftops with limited space, and projects requiring financeable equipment. Shinson may suit buyers seeking a lower entry price for simple off-grid or agricultural setups, but the absence of verifiable Tier 1 status means financing and long-term warranty security carry more risk than with AIKO.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-15
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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.