AU Optronics vs AKCOME - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
AU Optronics
Taiwan · est. 1996AKCOME
China · est. 2003
Panel models
1
vs
3
Max power
170 W
vs
700 W
Max efficiency
16.00%
vs
22.54%
Bifacial share
0%
vs
100%
At a glance
AKCOME has the broader catalog (3 vs 1 models). AKCOME leads on peak efficiency at 22.54%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% 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
AKCOME
Website
Headquarters
Suzhou, China
Founded
2003
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
No
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
AU Optronics
|
AKCOME
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Max Power | 170 W | 700 W +530 W |
| Avg Power | 170 W | 672 W +502 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 22.54% +6.54 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 21.63% +5.63 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.240%/°C +0.198 |
| Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 3 (100%) +100 pp |
| Avg Warranty | - | 30.0 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 |
AKCOME
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKA611HDGDC-700W Bi | 700W | 22.5% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | SKA611HDGDC-660W Bi | 660W | 21.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | SKA611HDGDC-655W Bi | 655W | 21.1% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 1 panels average
Efficiency
16.00%
Temp coeff
-0.438%/°C
Top 3 panels average
Efficiency
21.63%
Temp coeff
-0.240%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
AU Optronics Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
AKCOME Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: HJT (100%)
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