AIKO vs Vespa Solar Enerji - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 9 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Vespa Solar Enerji leans bifacial (100% 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
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>PERC</strong> (89%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, founded in 2009 with a focus on advanced cell research before scaling into module production. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in Q3 2024 and had an annual production capacity of approximately 20 GW by early 2025, reportedly expanding toward 35 GW by mid-2026. Vespa Solar Enerji is a Turkish manufacturer based in Kayseri, established in 2022 and shipping its first panels in March 2023. No BloombergNEF Tier 1 designation was found for Vespa as of mid-2026, and the company's stated capacity sits around 300 MW per year, with infrastructure in place to scale toward 660 MW. By every institutional metric, AIKO carries the stronger global footprint.
AIKO's signature product line is built around its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell architecture, a technology distinct from mainstream TOPCon and HJT approaches. Its Neostar series panels have reached module efficiencies above 24% under independent testing, combined with a notably low temperature coefficient and a 30-year product warranty. These characteristics make AIKO panels a competitive choice for premium residential rooftops and space-constrained commercial installations where every watt per square meter counts. Vespa Solar Enerji's catalog centers on MonoPERC crystalline modules in the 445 W to 555 W range, which are well-suited for standard commercial and small utility-scale ground mounts. The company reported supplying around 108 projects by early 2024, suggesting a regionally focused go-to-market approach rather than international scale.
For most buyers outside Turkey seeking bankable, high-efficiency modules in 2025-2026, AIKO is the clearer default choice, given its Tier 1 status, proven technology differentiation, and multi-GW supply reliability. Vespa Solar Enerji represents a credible domestic option for Turkish project developers who value local sourcing and supply-chain proximity, but its limited track record and sub-1 GW capacity make direct comparison with AIKO difficult at the global level.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-21
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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.