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title: "Axitec vs REC - Brand Comparison | ComparePV"
description: "Compare Axitec vs REC solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background."
source: "https://comparepv.com/axitec-vs-rec"
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# Axitec vs REC

REC has the broader catalog (58 vs 44 models). Axitec leads on peak efficiency at 23.27%. Axitec leans bifacial (100% of lineup).


## The two companies


| Attribute | Axitec | REC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Country | Germany | Norway |
| Headquarters | Böblingen | Sandvika |
| Founded | 2001 | 1996 |
| Employees |  |  |
| Annual capacity |  |  |
| Tier 1 | no | yes |
| Listed |  |  |
| Website | [https://www.axitecsolar.com](https://www.axitecsolar.com) | [https://www.recgroup.com](https://www.recgroup.com) |


## Catalog & Power


| Measure | Axitec | REC | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panel Models | 44 | 58 | +14 |
| Max Power | 710 W | 640 W | +70 W |
| Avg Power | 534 W | 385 W | +148 W |


## Efficiency


| Measure | Axitec | REC | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Max Efficiency | 23.27% | 22.80% | +0.47 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.98% | 18.92% | +3.06 pp |


## Reliability & Warranty


| Measure | Axitec | REC | Margin |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.320%/°C | -0.300%/°C | +0.020 |
| Bifacial Share | 44 (100%) | 34 (59%) | +41 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 28.8 yrs | 25.5 yrs | +3.2 yr |


## Efficiency distribution

Axitec skews to higher efficiency: 5% of lineup is 23%+


| Efficiency band | Axitec | REC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \<20% | 1 (2.3%) | 20 (34.5%) |
| 20-21% | 6 (13.6%) | 8 (13.8%) |
| 21-22% | 9 (20.5%) | 15 (25.9%) |
| 22-23% | 26 (59.1%) | 15 (25.9%) |
| 23%+ | 2 (4.5%) | 0 |


## Power distribution

Axitec offers more 600W+ panels (23% of lineup)


| Power band | Axitec | REC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| \<400W | 2 (4.5%) | 21 (36.2%) |
| 400-499W | 16 (36.4%) | 26 (44.8%) |
| 500-599W | 16 (36.4%) | 1 (1.7%) |
| 600-699W | 7 (15.9%) | 10 (17.2%) |
| 700W+ | 3 (6.8%) | 0 |


## Cell technology

Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (77%)

Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (59%)


| Technology | Axitec | REC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TOPCon | 34 (77.3%) | 0 |
| PERC | 10 (22.7%) | 0 |
| HJT | 0 | 34 (58.6%) |
| Unknown | 0 | 22 (37.9%) |
| N-type | 0 | 2 (3.4%) |


## Top panels, Axitec


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [AC-710TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-710tgb-132ts) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [AC-705TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-705tgb-132ts) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [AC-700TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-700tgb-132ts) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [AC-695TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-695tgb-132ts) | 695 | 22.4 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [AC-690TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-690tgb-132ts) | 690 | 22.2 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [AC-620TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-620tgb-132ts) | 620 | 22.9 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [AC-615TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-615tgb-132ts) | 615 | 22.8 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [AC-610TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-610tgb-132ts) | 610 | 22.6 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [AC-605TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-605tgb-132ts) | 605 | 22.4 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [AC-600TGB/132TS](https://comparepv.com/panel/axitec-ac-600tgb-132ts) | 600 | 22.2 | -0.310 | Monocrystalline |


## Top panels, REC


| # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [REC640AA PRO M](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec640aa-pro-m) | 640 | 22.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | [REC640AA Pro MG](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec640aa-pro-mg) | 640 | 22.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | [REC630AA PRO M](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec630aa-pro-m) | 630 | 22.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | [REC630AA Pro MG](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec630aa-pro-mg) | 630 | 22.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | [REC620AA PRO M](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec620aa-pro-m) | 620 | 21.8 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | [REC620AA Pro MG](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec620aa-pro-mg) | 620 | 21.8 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | [REC610AA PRO M](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec610aa-pro-m) | 610 | 21.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | [REC610AA Pro MG](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec610aa-pro-mg) | 610 | 21.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | [REC600AA PRO M](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec600aa-pro-m) | 600 | 21.1 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | [REC600AA Pro MG](https://comparepv.com/panel/rec-rec600aa-pro-mg) | 600 | 21.1 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline |


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Source: https://comparepv.com/axitec-vs-rec

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