--- title: "AIKO vs SunKean - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AIKO vs SunKean solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-sunkean" --- # AIKO vs SunKean AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 57 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. SunKean leans bifacial (77% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AIKO | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | China | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Wuxi, Jiangsu | | Founded | 2009 | 2013 | | Employees | | 200+ | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | SZSE: 600732 | | | Website | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | [https://www.sunkean.com](https://www.sunkean.com) | SUNKEAN specializes in providing sustainable energy connection solutions to global customers. They offer a range of products including solar cables, wire harnesses, and related connectors for photovoltaic, energy storage, and charging sectors. As of 2025, SUNKEAN employs over 200 people and operates a production... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AIKO | SunKean | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 144 | 57 | +87 | | Max Power | 805 W | 700 W | +105 W | | Avg Power | 581 W | 447 W | +135 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AIKO | SunKean | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 25.20% | 23.52% | +1.68 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 23.65% | 21.25% | +2.40 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AIKO | SunKean | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C | -0.300%/°C | +0.029 | | Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 44 (77%) | +53 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | 28.9 yrs | +0.6 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AIKO | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 3 (2.1%) | 9 (15.8%) | | 20-21% | 3 (2.1%) | 7 (12.3%) | | 21-22% | 3 (2.1%) | 16 (28.1%) | | 22-23% | 12 (8.3%) | 20 (35.1%) | | 23%+ | 123 (85.4%) | 5 (8.8%) | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | AIKO | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 2 (1.4%) | 11 (19.3%) | | 400-499W | 50 (34.7%) | 35 (61.4%) | | 500-599W | 5 (3.5%) | 6 (10.5%) | | 600-699W | 78 (54.2%) | 4 (7.0%) | | 700W+ | 9 (6.2%) | 1 (1.8%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (39%) | Technology | AIKO | SunKean | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 119 (82.6%) | 0 | | N-type | 17 (11.8%) | 8 (14.0%) | | PERC | 7 (4.9%) | 13 (22.8%) | | Flexible | 1 (0.7%) | 0 | | TOPCon | 0 | 22 (38.6%) | | HJT | 0 | 14 (24.6%) | ## 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, SunKean | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SKT700M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt700m12-132d5) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SKT695M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt695m12-132d5) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SKT690M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt690m12-132d5) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [SKT685M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt685m12-132d5) | 685 | 22.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [SKT680M12-132D5](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt680m12-132d5) | 680 | 21.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [SKT555M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt555m10) | 555 | 21.5 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [SKT550M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt550m10) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [SKT545M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt545m10) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [SKT540M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt540m10) | 540 | 20.9 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [SKT535M10](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunkean-skt535m10) | 535 | 20.7 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary SunKean is a Chinese company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu. Based on available sources, SunKean's core business is solar cables, MC4 connectors, and energy connection solutions - the company does not appear to manufacture solar panels itself, and it does not appear on any BloombergNEF Tier 1 solar module maker list. It is better described as a balance-of-system components supplier, recognized within China as a high-tech enterprise with roughly 240 employees and export operations reaching Japan, Australia, Europe, and North America. AIKO Solar, by contrast, is a substantially larger solar module manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in Shanghai. AIKO holds confirmed BloombergNEF Tier 1 status, reports roughly 20 GW of annual production capacity, operates six major manufacturing bases, and holds over 1,000 patents as of mid-2025. On institutional footprint, AIKO is clearly the stronger entity. AIKO's product line centers on N-type ABC (All Back Contact) modules sold under the Neostar branding. ABC places all electrical contacts on the rear of the cell, eliminating shading losses from front-side busbars and enabling both high efficiency and a clean all-black aesthetic that suits premium residential rooftops. AIKO has reported cell efficiencies exceeding 27% in mass production and module-level efficiencies topping 24%, figures independently tracked by Taiyangnews since 2023. The panels carry a 30-year performance warranty with a degradation floor of 90.6% of original capacity after 25 years, which is competitive even against leading TOPCon peers. The Neostar range is primarily aimed at residential and small commercial installers who prioritize yield per square meter over upfront cost. SunKean's cable and connector products, while well-regarded in their niche, belong to a different product category entirely. A direct panel-for-panel comparison between these two brands is not meaningful - SunKean does not produce solar modules. Buyers looking for a bankable, high-efficiency residential panel in 2025 should evaluate AIKO's Neostar series on its own merits against other module makers. SunKean's products are relevant only as ancillary components in the same installation. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html \| AIKO Solar panels review - SolarQuotes Australia \| review \- https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/ \| Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade - PV Tech \| article \- https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/ \| AIKO achieves BloombergNEF Tier 1 status - AIKO official announcement \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/sunkean \| Sunkean Cable Co. profile - ENF Solar directory \| article \- https://sunsparkenergy.com.au/blog/solar-panels-1/aiko-solar-panels-review-2025-14 \| AIKO Solar Panels Review 2025 - Sun Spark Energy \| review Sources: \- \[AIKO Solar panels review - SolarQuotes Australia\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html) \- \[Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/) \- \[AIKO achieves BloombergNEF Tier 1 status\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) \- \[Sunkean Cable Co. profile - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/sunkean) \- \[AIKO Solar Panels Review 2025 - Sun Spark Energy\](https://sunsparkenergy.com.au/blog/solar-panels-1/aiko-solar-panels-review-2025-14) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AIKO vs A.B. 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