GCL vs AIKO - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
GCL
China · est. 1990AIKO
China · est. 2009
Panel models
205
vs
144
Max power
730 W
vs
805 W
Max efficiency
24.06%
vs
25.20%
Bifacial share
60%
vs
24%
At a glance
GCL has the broader catalog (205 vs 144 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. GCL leans bifacial (60% of lineup).
GCL
Website
GCL is a global company focusing on green energy and high-efficiency photovoltaic materials. They are known for their innovation in polysilicon and wafer technologies, with a focus on low-carbon solutions. GCL is committed to building a low-carbon PV value chain and advancing global clean energy transformation.
Headquarters
Suzhou/Hong Kong, China
Founded
1990
Employees
6000+
Production Capacity
30+ GW/year
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 |
GCL
|
AIKO
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 205 +61 | 144 |
| Max Power | 730 W | 805 W +75 W |
| Avg Power | 552 W | 581 W +30 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.06% | 25.20% +1.14 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 21.83% | 23.65% +1.83 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.324%/°C | -0.271%/°C +0.054 |
| Bifacial Share | 124 (60%) +36 pp | 35 (24%) |
| Avg Warranty | 28.1 yrs | 29.5 yrs +1.4 yr |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandGCL
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GCL-NT12/66GDF-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | NT12/66GDF-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | GCL-NT12/66GDF 725 Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | GCL-NT12/66GDF-725 Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | NT12/66GDF-725 Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | GCL-NT12/66GDF 720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | GCL-NT12/66GDF-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | NT12/66GDF-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | GCL-NH12/66GDF-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.240%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | GCL-NH12/66GDF-715 Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.240%/°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 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.28%
Temp coeff
-0.280%/°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)
GCL Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: PERC (36%)
AIKO Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: Back Contact (74%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.