AIKO vs Wattpower - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 0 models). AIKO leans bifacial (24% 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
WattPower Technology Co., Ltd is a Chinese solar module manufacturer headquartered in Nanjing, Jiangsu. The company specializes in high-performance photovoltaic modules utilizing 182mm large-size silicon wafers combined with PERC, multi-busbar, half-cell, bifacial, and high-density encapsulation technologies. It...
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Nanjing, China
- Annual capacity
- 1-2 GW/year
- Employees
- 11-50
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%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer headquartered in Taizhou, Jiangsu, that has built its reputation around proprietary All Back Contact (ABC) cell technology, which places all electrical contacts on the rear of the cell to maximize active surface area. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status as of Q3 2024 and, according to industry sources, had a production capacity of roughly 20 GW by early 2025. Independent rankings back its premium positioning: AIKO held the number-one slot on TaiyangNews's Top Solar Modules ranking for 34 consecutive months as of late 2025 and won the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Award in Australia. WattPower Technology Co., Ltd is also a China-based crystalline-silicon manufacturer with distribution offices reportedly in Germany and the United States, offering a monocrystalline panel lineup in the 385-700 Wp range across PERC, Bifacial, HJT, and TOPCon variants. No current BloombergNEF Tier 1 listing for WattPower was confirmed through available sources, which places AIKO well ahead on institutional footprint and bankability.
In terms of product families, AIKO is primarily associated with premium residential and commercial rooftop installations, where its ABC modules - achieving mass-produced efficiencies in the 22-24.4% range confirmed by independent reviews - command a price premium over conventional panels. WattPower's broader technology mix (spanning PERC to TOPCon) suggests a portfolio aimed at multiple market segments from budget commercial projects to mid-range residential rooftops, though its market visibility and third-party test data are considerably thinner than AIKO's.
For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the clearer choice where high efficiency and long-term bankability matter - particularly for residential rooftops with limited space or projects requiring third-party financed deals. WattPower may be a viable option for cost-sensitive commercial projects if a qualified local distributor can guarantee after-sales support, but buyers should conduct additional due diligence given the limited independent performance data available.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-09
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