--- title: "AKCOME vs Recom - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AKCOME vs Recom solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/akcome-vs-recom" --- # AKCOME vs Recom Recom has the broader catalog (61 vs 3 models). Recom leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AKCOME | Recom | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | Italy | | Headquarters | Suzhou | Bolzano | | Founded | 2003 | 2007 | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.akcome.com](https://www.akcome.com) | [https://www.recom-tech.com](https://www.recom-tech.com) | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AKCOME | Recom | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 3 | 61 | +58 | | Max Power | 700 W | 730 W | +30 W | | Avg Power | 672 W | 548 W | +124 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AKCOME | Recom | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 22.54% | 24.30% | +1.76 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.63% | 22.68% | +1.05 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AKCOME | Recom | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.240%/°C | -0.284%/°C | +0.044 | | Bifacial Share | 3 (100%) | 23 (38%) | +62 pp | | Avg Warranty | 30.0 yrs | 30.0 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution Recom skews to higher efficiency: 33% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | AKCOME | Recom | | --- | --- | --- | | 21-22% | 2 (66.7%) | 5 (8.2%) | | 22-23% | 1 (33.3%) | 36 (59.0%) | | 23%+ | 0 | 20 (32.8%) | ## Power distribution AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup) | Power band | AKCOME | Recom | | --- | --- | --- | | 600-699W | 2 (66.7%) | 12 (19.7%) | | 700W+ | 1 (33.3%) | 10 (16.4%) | | 400-499W | 0 | 34 (55.7%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 5 (8.2%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (100%) Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (84%) | Technology | AKCOME | Recom | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 3 (100.0%) | 5 (8.2%) | | TOPCon | 0 | 51 (83.6%) | | N-type | 0 | 5 (8.2%) | ## Top panels, AKCOME | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SKA611HDGDC-700W](https://comparepv.com/panel/akcome-ska611hdgdc-700w) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SKA611HDGDC-660W](https://comparepv.com/panel/akcome-ska611hdgdc-660w) | 660 | 21.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SKA611HDGDC-655W](https://comparepv.com/panel/akcome-ska611hdgdc-655w) | 655 | 21.1 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, Recom | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [RCM-730-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-730-8dbnm) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [RCM-725-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-725-8dbnm) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [RCM-720-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-720-8dbnm) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [RCM-715-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-715-8dbnm) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [RCM-715-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-715-8nm) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [RCM-710-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-710-8dbnm) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [RCM-710-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-710-8nm) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [RCM-705-8DBNM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-705-8dbnm) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [RCM-705-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-705-8nm) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [RCM-700-8NM](https://comparepv.com/panel/recom-rcm-700-8nm) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Recom Technologies is an Italian solar manufacturer founded in 2007, widely recognized as one of Europe's largest photovoltaic producers. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and reports an annual production capacity exceeding 3.2 GW, with products distributed in more than 110 countries. AKCOME (Jiangsu Akcome Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2006 and publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2010. AKCOME held a BloombergNEF Tier 1 designation as of 2022, though some third-party trackers noted intermittent listing issues in 2024 linked to website accessibility. With a stated HJT cell capacity of around 3.2 GW across multiple Chinese production bases and an announced expansion plan exceeding 4 GW, AKCOME operates at a comparable physical scale to Recom, but Recom carries a more consistent and broadly documented institutional footprint, particularly in European markets. Recom's product catalog is notably broad, spanning TOPCon (the Lynx series, aimed at residential rooftop buyers seeking price-performance balance), back-contact N-type modules (the Black Tiger, popular for premium residential and commercial installs where aesthetics and shade tolerance matter), a high-wattage utility line (the Lion, rated up to 750W), and legacy PERC and shingled formats. AKCOME has deliberately narrowed its focus to HJT technology, offering an all-bifacial portfolio that leverages HJT's low temperature coefficient and symmetrical structure for both rooftop and ground-mount applications. The company has also announced early-stage investment in HJT-perovskite tandem cells, signaling an R&D-forward direction. For most buyers in 2025, Recom is the lower-risk default - its multi-technology lineup, confirmed bankability track record, and strong European distribution infrastructure make it easier to source, finance, and warrant in Western markets. AKCOME is worth serious consideration for project developers who specifically want a high-efficiency all-HJT bifacial solution and are comfortable working with a Chinese supplier whose Tier 1 continuity requires independent verification at the time of procurement. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.energysage.com/solar-panels/recom/ \| Recom solar panels overview - EnergySage \| review \- https://www.solarreviews.com/manufacturers/recom \| Recom manufacturer profile - SolarReviews \| review \- https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/akcome-solar-panels-review/ \| Akcome solar panels independent review - Solar Choice \| review \- https://taiyangnews.info/topmodules/top-solar-modules-listing-august-2024 \| TOP Solar Modules Listing August 2024 - TaiyangNews \| article \- https://recom-tech.com/recom-bloomberg-tier1/ \| Recom makes BloombergNEF Tier 1 Module Maker List \| article Sources: \- \[RECOM Solar Panels \| EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/solar-panels/recom/) \- \[Are Recom panels the best solar panels to buy? - SolarReviews\](https://www.solarreviews.com/manufacturers/recom) \- \[Akcome Solar Panels: An Independent Review by Solar Choice\](https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/akcome-solar-panels-review/) \- \[TOP SOLAR MODULES Listing - August 2024 - TaiyangNews\](https://taiyangnews.info/topmodules/top-solar-modules-listing-august-2024) \- \[European Manufacturer RECOM makes Bloomberg NEF Tier 1 Module Maker List\](https://recom-tech.com/recom-bloomberg-tier1/) \- \[Akcome plans to build 8.2 GW HJT production plant by 2024 - Solarbe Global\](https://www.solarbeglobal.com/Akcome-plans-to-build-8-2-GW-HJT-production-plant-by-2024/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AKCOME vs A.B. 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