--- title: "AKCOME vs Thornova Solar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare AKCOME vs Thornova Solar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/akcome-vs-thornova-solar" --- # AKCOME vs Thornova Solar AKCOME has the broader catalog (3 vs 0 models). AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | AKCOME | Thornova Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | China | | Headquarters | Suzhou | Wuxi | | Founded | 2003 | 2016 | | Employees | | 500-1000 | | Annual capacity | | 5-10 GW/year | | Tier 1 | no | yes | | Listed | | | | Website | [https://www.akcome.com](https://www.akcome.com) | [https://www.thornova-solar.com](https://www.thornova-solar.com) | Thornova Solar, formerly known as Sunova Solar Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic modules and solar cells with production facilities in China and Indonesia. The company specializes in advanced solar panel technology and holds BNEF Tier 1 bankable module manufacturer status... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | AKCOME | Thornova Solar | 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 | Thornova Solar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 22.54% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 21.63% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | AKCOME | Thornova Solar | 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 | Thornova Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 | Thornova Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | 600-699W | 2 (66.7%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 1 (33.3%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (100%) | Technology | AKCOME | Thornova Solar | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Zhejiang province, with operations spanning more than 30 countries. The company was included on Bloomberg New Energy Finance's Tier 1 module manufacturers list in 2022 but was reported to have been removed from that list in 2024, which tempers its current bankability standing. Its documented module production capacity stands at roughly 3.8 GW per year, though the company has announced far more ambitious build-out targets tied to HJT cell lines. Thornova Solar describes itself as a U.S.-based company but manufactures primarily across facilities in China and Indonesia, with a reported combined cell capacity of 11.5 GW and module capacity of 6.5 GW. Thornova achieved BNEF Tier 1 status in Q3 2023 and has since maintained a B-rating in the PVTech ModuleTech Bankability Report, which scores it 14th out of more than 38 evaluated manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie's H2 2024 ranking. On current institutional footprint, Thornova holds the more secure position. The two brands occupy different technology lanes. AKCOME has built its identity around heterojunction technology - HJT cells allow higher efficiencies at elevated temperatures and suit commercial and utility-scale deployments where energy density matters. The company is also investing in perovskite cell R&D as a next-generation pathway. Thornova has centered its 2024-2025 lineup on n-type TOPCon bifacial modules, culminating in a 720 W panel rated at 23.2% efficiency. Its Tangra M PRO series earned Top Performer recognition from Kiwa PVEL across all seven reliability test categories, making it well-suited for utility-scale ground mounts where bankability and independent testing credentials drive procurement decisions. For a typical 2025 buyer financing a utility or large commercial project, Thornova is the more straightforward recommendation given its active BNEF Tier 1 standing, independent test validation, and supply chain diversification across Vietnam and Indonesia. AKCOME remains a credible option for buyers specifically seeking HJT technology, but the lapse in Tier 1 status warrants additional due diligence on project financing acceptability. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/akcome-review.html \| AKCOME Solar Panels - independent review and specs \| review \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/press-releases/thornova-solar-ranked-as-bnef-tier-1-module-manufacturer/ \| Thornova Solar ranked as BNEF Tier 1 module manufacturer \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/03/27/thornova-launches-720-w-topcon-solar-panel-with-23-2-efficiency/ \| Thornova launches 720 W TOPCon solar panel with 23.2% efficiency \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/01/02/chinese-pv-industry-brief-akcome-sets-up-pilot-factory-for-perovskite-pv-cells/ \| AKCOME sets up pilot factory for perovskite PV cells \| article \- https://www.pv-tech.org/thornova-solar-launches-n-type-topcon-modules/ \| Thornova Solar launches n-type TOPCon modules - PV Tech \| article Sources: \- \[AKCOME Solar Panels Review - SolarQuotes\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/akcome-review.html) \- \[Thornova Solar ranked as BNEF Tier 1 module manufacturer - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/press-releases/thornova-solar-ranked-as-bnef-tier-1-module-manufacturer/) \- \[Thornova launches 720 W TOPCon solar panel with 23.2% efficiency - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/03/27/thornova-launches-720-w-topcon-solar-panel-with-23-2-efficiency/) \- \[AKCOME sets up pilot factory for perovskite PV cells - PV Magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/01/02/chinese-pv-industry-brief-akcome-sets-up-pilot-factory-for-perovskite-pv-cells/) \- \[Thornova Solar launches n-type TOPCon modules - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/thornova-solar-launches-n-type-topcon-modules/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [AKCOME vs A.B. 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