AU Optronics vs AIKO - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
AU Optronics
Taiwan · est. 1996AIKO
China · est. 2009
Panel models
1
vs
144
Max power
170 W
vs
805 W
Max efficiency
16.00%
vs
25.20%
Bifacial share
0%
vs
24%
At a glance
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 1 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AIKO leans bifacial (24% of lineup).
AU Optronics
Website
AU Optronics (AUO) is a technology-driven company based in Taiwan, specializing in optoelectronics and display solutions. They deliver products and services that advance innovation in areas like display technology, system solutions, industrial intelligence, healthcare, and energy. AUO operates globally across Asia...
Headquarters
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Founded
1996
Employees
41,000
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
AIKO
Website
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Founded
2009
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
AU Optronics
|
AIKO
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 1 | 144 +143 |
| Max Power | 170 W | 805 W +635 W |
| Avg Power | 170 W | 581 W +411 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 25.20% +9.20 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 23.65% +7.65 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.271%/°C +0.167 |
| Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 35 (24%) +24 pp |
| Avg Warranty | - | 29.5 yrs |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandAU Optronics
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASM170M | 170W | 16.0% | -0.438%/°C | Monocrystalline |
AIKO
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIKO-A805-GRH78Dw Bi | 805W | 25.1% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw Bi | 800W | 24.9% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | AIKO-A795-GRH78Dw Bi | 795W | 24.8% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | AIKO-A790-GRH78Dw Bi | 790W | 24.6% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | AIKO-A785-GRH78Dw Bi | 785W | 24.4% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | AIKO-A780-GRH78Dw Bi | 780W | 24.3% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | AIKO-A775-GRH78Dw Bi | 775W | 24.1% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | AIKO-A770-GRH78Dw Bi | 770W | 24.0% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw | 700W | 25.0% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw | 695W | 24.9% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 1 panels average
Efficiency
16.00%
Temp coeff
-0.438%/°C
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
24.61%
Temp coeff
-0.260%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup)
AU Optronics Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
AIKO Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: Back Contact (74%)
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