--- title: "AKCOME vs SchmitzSolar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AKCOME vs SchmitzSolar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/akcome-vs-schmitzsolar" --- # AKCOME vs SchmitzSolar AKCOME has the broader catalog (3 vs 0 models). AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | Germany | | Headquarters | Suzhou | Lingen (Ems) | | Founded | 2003 | 2018 | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.akcome.com](https://www.akcome.com) | [https://schmitzsolar.de](https://schmitzsolar.de) | SchmitzSolar (operated by T. Schmitz – Int. Handel) is a German B2B photovoltaic distributor and trader, not a panel manufacturer. Based in Lingen (Ems), the company supplies installers, project developers, and commercial customers across Europe with solar modules, inverters, and accessories sourced from over 25... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 3 | 0 | +3 | | Max Power | 700 W | 0 W | +700 W | | Avg Power | 672 W | 0 W | +672 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 22.54% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 21.63% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.240%/°C | - | | | Bifacial Share | 3 (100%) | 0 (0%) | +100 pp | | Avg Warranty | 30.0 yrs | - | | ## Efficiency distribution | Efficiency band | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | 21-22% | 2 (66.7%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 1 (33.3%) | 0 | ## Power distribution AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup) | Power band | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | 600-699W | 2 (66.7%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 1 (33.3%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (100%) | Technology | AKCOME | SchmitzSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 3 (100.0%) | 0 | ## 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 | ## Summary AKCOME is a Chinese solar manufacturer headquartered in Jiangsu and Suzhou, China, with roots in the broader Akcome industrial group. It has built a sizable production base focused on heterojunction (HJT) cell and module technology and has at various points appeared on Bloomberg New Energy Finance Tier 1 lists, though at least one independent review notes that its Tier 1 status lapsed in 2024. The company reports HJT cell and module capacity in the double-digit gigawatt range, positioning it as a mid-tier-to-large volume player in the global supply chain. SchmitzSolar, by contrast, is not a panel manufacturer at all - it is a German B2B photovoltaic distributor headquartered in Lingen (Ems), founded in 2018, and a voting member of the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar). It sources modules from more than 25 third-party manufacturers, including JA Solar, Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, and Jinko Solar, and serves installers, project developers, and traders across Europe. AKCOME holds the stronger manufacturing footprint by a wide margin. On the product side, AKCOME's catalog centers on HJT bifacial modules, a premium cell architecture known for high efficiency, low temperature coefficient, and double-sided power generation, making its panels most relevant for utility-scale and commercial ground-mount projects where maximizing output per square meter justifies the cost premium. SchmitzSolar does not manufacture its own product families - buyers who approach SchmitzSolar are effectively accessing a curated multi-brand shelf of modules, inverters, and balance-of-system accessories rather than a proprietary technology stack. For a buyer in 2025 evaluating a single brand to specify, AKCOME is the relevant choice if HJT technology from a dedicated manufacturer is the goal. SchmitzSolar fills a different role entirely: it is a distribution channel, not a competing panel brand, so comparing the two as manufacturers is ultimately a category mismatch - a buyer might source AKCOME modules through a distributor like SchmitzSolar rather than choosing one over the other. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/akcome-solar-panels-review/ \| AKCOME Solar Panels - Independent Review by Solar Choice \| review \- https://comparepv.com/reviews/akcome \| AKCOME Solar Panels Review 2026 - Pros, Cons and Specs \| review \- https://hjtpv.com/hjt-producers/akcome-solar-panel/ \| AKCOME HJT Solar Panels - HJT PV Modules overview \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/schmitzsolar \| SchmitzSolar - Seller profile on ENF Solar directory \| article \- https://schmitzsolar.de/ \| SchmitzSolar - B2B Photovoltaic and Solar Trade, European Distribution \| article Sources: \- \[AKCOME Solar Panels - Independent Review by Solar Choice\](https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/akcome-solar-panels-review/) \- \[AKCOME Solar Panels Review 2026 - Pros, Cons and Specs\](https://comparepv.com/reviews/akcome) \- \[AKCOME HJT Solar Panels - HJT PV Modules\](https://hjtpv.com/hjt-producers/akcome-solar-panel/) \- \[SchmitzSolar - Seller profile on ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/schmitzsolar) \- \[SchmitzSolar - B2B Photovoltaic Trade\](https://schmitzsolar.de/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AKCOME vs A.B. 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