--- title: "AIKO vs Tangra - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AIKO vs Tangra solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-tangra" --- # AIKO vs Tangra AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 0 models). AIKO leans bifacial (24% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AIKO | Tangra | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | China | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Wuxi | | Founded | 2009 | 2016 | | Employees | | 500-1000 | | Annual capacity | | 5-10 GW/year | | Tier 1 | yes | yes | | Listed | SZSE: 600732 | | | Website | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | [https://www.thornova-solar.com](https://www.thornova-solar.com) | Tangra is the flagship solar module product line of Sunova Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (rebranded as Thornova Solar), a Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer founded in 2016 and headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. The company specializes in high-efficiency N-type TOPCon bifacial modules under the Tangra series (S, M... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AIKO | Tangra | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 144 | 0 | +144 | | Max Power | 805 W | 0 W | +805 W | | Avg Power | 581 W | 0 W | +581 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AIKO | Tangra | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 25.20% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 23.65% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AIKO | Tangra | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.271%/°C | - | | | Bifacial Share | 35 (24%) | 0 (0%) | +24 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.5 yrs | - | | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AIKO | Tangra | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 3 (2.1%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 3 (2.1%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 3 (2.1%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 12 (8.3%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 123 (85.4%) | 0 | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | AIKO | Tangra | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 2 (1.4%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 50 (34.7%) | 0 | | 500-599W | 5 (3.5%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 78 (54.2%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 9 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) | Technology | AIKO | Tangra | | --- | --- | --- | | Back Contact | 119 (82.6%) | 0 | | N-type | 17 (11.8%) | 0 | | PERC | 7 (4.9%) | 0 | | Flexible | 1 (0.7%) | 0 | ## 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 | ## Summary Tangra is the module brand produced by Thornova Solar, a global PV manufacturer with production centers in North and Southeast Asia and commercial operations spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC. Thornova earned BloombergNEF Tier 1 status in August 2023 and maintains a B-rating in the PV Tech ModuleTech Bankability Report as of mid-2025. In 2025 the Thornova brand and its intellectual property were acquired by ICE EYE, adding a layer of corporate transition that prospective buyers should factor into long-term support expectations. AIKO Solar is a Chinese cell and module manufacturer that achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status in Q3 2024, reporting production capacity of roughly 20 GW per year in early 2025 and growing rapidly since then. AIKO's scale and shipment velocity - ABC module shipments reached an estimated 14.7 GW in 2025 - give it a considerably stronger institutional footprint and financial track record at this stage. On the product side, Tangra modules are built on N-type TOPCon cell technology and span three size classes: the S-series for residential and small commercial rooftops, the M-series for C&I flat roofs, and the L-series (700-720 W, efficiency 22.4-23.2%) targeting utility-scale ground mounts. The Tangra M Pro earned Kiwa PVEL Top Performer recognition across multiple reliability categories in 2025. AIKO's lineup relies on its proprietary N-type ABC (All Back Contact) architecture and achieves module efficiencies up to 25%, among the highest commercially available. The Neostar series addresses residential installations, while the Comet and Nebula lines serve C&I and larger commercial projects. AIKO panels carry a 30-year performance warranty and took first place in the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards. For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the easier default recommendation - its Tier 1 status is well-established, its ABC technology leads the market on efficiency per square metre, and installer familiarity is growing fast. Tangra remains a credible choice for C&I and utility developers who have already evaluated Thornova in their supply chain, but the recent brand acquisition warrants due diligence on post-sale support continuity before committing to a large project. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/press-releases/thornova-solar-ranked-as-bnef-tier-1-module-manufacturer/ \| Thornova Solar ranked as BNEF Tier 1 module manufacturer \| article \- https://www.pv-tech.org/thornova-solar-launches-n-type-topcon-modules/ \| Thornova Solar launches n-type TOPCon modules - PV Tech \| article \- https://taiyangnews.info/technology/aiko-solar-abc-module-power-efficiency \| AIKO's ABC Module - Making The Most Of Each Electron - TaiyangNews \| article \- https://www.pv-tech.org/industry-updates/aiko-to-unveil-fourth-generation-infinite-ultra-module-at-intersolar-europe/ \| AIKO to unveil fourth-generation Infinite Ultra module at Intersolar Europe \| article \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html \| Aiko Solar panels review - SolarQuotes \| review Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AIKO vs A.B. Energy](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-a-b-energy) - [AE Solar vs Tangra](https://comparepv.com/ae-solar-vs-tangra) - [AIKO vs AEET](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-aeet) - [AKCOME vs Tangra](https://comparepv.com/akcome-vs-tangra) - [AIKO vs ARTsolar](https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-artsolar) - [ASM vs Tangra](https://comparepv.com/asm-vs-tangra) --- Source: https://comparepv.com/aiko-vs-tangra Not in this file, on the page: the distributions above drawn as charts.