--- title: "AKCOME vs SunLink - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AKCOME vs SunLink solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/akcome-vs-sunlink" --- # AKCOME vs SunLink SunLink has the broader catalog (67 vs 3 models). SunLink leads on peak efficiency at 22.80%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AKCOME | SunLink | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | | | Headquarters | Suzhou | | | Founded | 2003 | | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | no | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.akcome.com](https://www.akcome.com) | | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AKCOME | SunLink | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 3 | 67 | +64 | | Max Power | 700 W | 700 W | | | Avg Power | 672 W | 398 W | +274 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | AKCOME | SunLink | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 22.54% | 22.80% | +0.26 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.63% | 19.94% | +1.69 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AKCOME | SunLink | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.240%/°C | -0.340%/°C | +0.100 | | Bifacial Share | 3 (100%) | 18 (27%) | +73 pp | | Avg Warranty | 30.0 yrs | 26.8 yrs | +3.2 yr | ## Efficiency distribution | Efficiency band | AKCOME | SunLink | | --- | --- | --- | | 21-22% | 2 (66.7%) | 10 (14.9%) | | 22-23% | 1 (33.3%) | 13 (19.4%) | | \<20% | 0 | 35 (52.2%) | | 20-21% | 0 | 9 (13.4%) | ## Power distribution AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup) | Power band | AKCOME | SunLink | | --- | --- | --- | | 600-699W | 2 (66.7%) | 3 (4.5%) | | 700W+ | 1 (33.3%) | 1 (1.5%) | | \<400W | 0 | 36 (53.7%) | | 400-499W | 0 | 23 (34.3%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 4 (6.0%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (100%) Dominant cell tech: **PERC** (63%) | Technology | AKCOME | SunLink | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 3 (100.0%) | 2 (3.0%) | | PERC | 0 | 42 (62.7%) | | TOPCon | 0 | 18 (26.9%) | | Unknown | 0 | 5 (7.5%) | ## 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, SunLink | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [SL6N132D-700W](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl6n132d-700w) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [SL6N132D-695W](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl6n132d-695w) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [SL5N144D-610W](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5n144d-610w) | 610 | 22.6 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [SL5N144D-605W](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5n144d-605w) | 605 | 22.4 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [SL5M144-550](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5m144-550) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [SL5M144-545](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5m144-545) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [SL5M144-540](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5m144-540) | 540 | 20.9 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [SL5M144-535](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5m144-535) | 535 | 20.7 | -0.350 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [SL5N108D-455W](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5n108d-455w) | 455 | 22.8 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [SL5N108D-450W](https://comparepv.com/panel/sunlink-sl5n108d-450w) | 450 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary AKCOME (Jiangsu Akcome Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer headquartered in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, founded in 2006 and publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2011. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status and operates through more than 300 subsidiaries, with a workforce of over 3,500. SunLink PV (Jiangsu SunLink PV Technology Co., Ltd.) is also a Jiangsu-based Chinese manufacturer, founded two years earlier in 2004 and among the earliest domestic producers to scale into global markets, reporting over 10 GW of cumulative installations across more than 60 countries. SunLink PV has likewise appeared on Tier 1 bankability lists and has reported an automated production capacity of around 3 GW. In terms of institutional footprint and financial transparency, AKCOME's stock-market listing gives it a slight edge for lenders and large-project financiers. AKCOME has made heterojunction technology its primary differentiator, investing heavily in HJT cell lines and in early 2024 announcing a $140 million facility dedicated to HJT-perovskite tandem research. Its current HJT module portfolio targets space-constrained rooftops and premium residential applications where higher cell efficiency and a favorable temperature coefficient justify the cost premium. SunLink PV takes a broader technology approach, offering N-type TOPCon, IBC, and PERC module families, making it more versatile across budget commercial rooftops and mid-scale ground-mount projects where TOPCon has become the dominant cost-performance choice. For a typical buyer in 2025, the choice hinges on priority: AKCOME is the stronger pick where HJT's efficiency ceiling and longevity guarantees matter most, such as premium residential retrofits or space-limited commercial roofs. SunLink PV's wider TOPCon and IBC lineup is a pragmatic default for developers seeking competitive pricing across a range of utility and commercial project sizes. Neither brand is a clear universal winner; both are credible Tier 1 suppliers, but AKCOME's deeper specialization in next-generation cell architecture gives it a modest edge in high-performance segments. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pv-tech.org/akcome-technologies-on-hjt-cell-production/ \| Akcome Technology on HJT cell production and copper plating processes \| article \- https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/akcome-solar-panels-review/ \| Akcome Solar Panels - Independent Review by Solar Choice \| review \- https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/sunlink-pv-technology \| SunLink PV Technology - Best Solar Panels for Homes 2025 - EnergyPal \| review \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/sunlink-review.html \| Sunlink Solar Panels Review - SolarQuotes \| review Sources: \- \[Akcome Solar Panels: An Independent Review by Solar Choice\](https://www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/akcome-solar-panels-review/) \- \[Akcome Technology on HJT cell production and copper plating processes\](https://www.pv-tech.org/akcome-technologies-on-hjt-cell-production/) \- \[SunLink PV Technology - EnergyPal Buyer's Guide\](https://energypal.com/best-solar-panels-for-homes/sunlink-pv-technology) \- \[Sunlink Solar Panels Review - SolarQuotes\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/sunlink-review.html) \- \[Tier 1 Solar Panel Manufacturers List - Q4 2025\](https://www.vicoexport.com/en/64212/tier-1-solar-panel-manufacturers-list-q4-2025/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AKCOME vs A.B. 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