AU Optronics vs ARTsolar - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
AU Optronics
Taiwan · est. 1996ARTsolar
South Africa · est. 2010
Panel models
1
vs
1
Max power
170 W
vs
600 W
Max efficiency
16.00%
vs
23.21%
Bifacial share
0%
vs
0%
At a glance
ARTsolar leads on peak efficiency at 23.21%.
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
ARTsolar
Website
Headquarters
Durban, South Africa
Founded
2010
Employees
-
Production Capacity
-
Tier 1 Bankable
No
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
AU Optronics
|
ARTsolar
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 1 | 1 |
| Max Power | 170 W | 600 W +430 W |
| Avg Power | 170 W | 600 W +430 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 16.00% | 23.21% +7.21 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 16.00% | 23.21% +7.21 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.438%/°C | -0.310%/°C +0.128 |
| Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 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 |
ARTsolar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARTsolar 600W TOPCon N-Type Module (model code not stated) | 600W | 23.2% | -0.310%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 1 panels average
Efficiency
16.00%
Temp coeff
-0.438%/°C
Top 1 panels average
Efficiency
23.21%
Temp coeff
-0.310%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
ARTsolar skews to higher efficiency: 100% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
ARTsolar offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
AU Optronics Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
ARTsolar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (100%)
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