--- title: "Huayao vs AIKO - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Huayao vs AIKO solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/huayao-vs-aiko" --- # Huayao vs AIKO AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 126 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Huayao leans bifacial (74% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Huayao | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | | China | | Headquarters | | Shanghai | | Founded | | 2009 | | Employees | | | | Annual capacity | | | | Tier 1 | no | yes | | Listed | | SZSE: 600732 | | Website | | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Huayao | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 126 | 144 | +18 | | Max Power | 730 W | 805 W | +75 W | | Avg Power | 561 W | 581 W | +21 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Huayao | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.80% | 25.20% | +0.40 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.94% | 23.65% | +1.71 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Huayao | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.306%/°C | -0.271%/°C | +0.036 | | Bifacial Share | 93 (74%) | 35 (24%) | +50 pp | | Avg Warranty | 29.2 yrs | 29.5 yrs | +0.3 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Huayao | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 4 (3.2%) | 3 (2.1%) | | 20-21% | 21 (16.7%) | 3 (2.1%) | | 21-22% | 29 (23.0%) | 3 (2.1%) | | 22-23% | 39 (31.0%) | 12 (8.3%) | | 23%+ | 33 (26.2%) | 123 (85.4%) | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | Huayao | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 6 (4.8%) | 2 (1.4%) | | 400-499W | 37 (29.4%) | 50 (34.7%) | | 500-599W | 19 (15.1%) | 5 (3.5%) | | 600-699W | 54 (42.9%) | 78 (54.2%) | | 700W+ | 10 (7.9%) | 9 (6.2%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (44%) Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) | Technology | Huayao | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | TOPCon | 56 (44.4%) | 0 | | PERC | 45 (35.7%) | 7 (4.9%) | | Back Contact | 19 (15.1%) | 119 (82.6%) | | HJT | 6 (4.8%) | 0 | | N-type | 0 | 17 (11.8%) | | Flexible | 0 | 1 (0.7%) | ## Top panels, Huayao | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [HY730-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy730-h132cdd) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [HY725-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy725-h132cdd) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [HY720-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy720-h132cdd) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [HY715-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy715-n132cdd) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [HY715-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy715-h132cdd) | 715 | 23.0 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [HY710-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy710-n132cdd) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [HY710-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy710-h132cdd) | 710 | 22.9 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [HY705-H132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy705-h132cdd) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [HY705-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy705-n132cdd) | 705 | 22.7 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [HY700-N132CDD](https://comparepv.com/panel/huayao-hy700-n132cdd) | 700 | 22.5 | -0.300 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, AIKO | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [AIKO-A805-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a805-grh78dw) | 805 | 25.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [AIKO-A800-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a800-grh78dw) | 800 | 24.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [AIKO-A795-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a795-grh78dw) | 795 | 24.8 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [AIKO-A790-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a790-grh78dw) | 790 | 24.6 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [AIKO-A785-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a785-grh78dw) | 785 | 24.4 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [AIKO-A780-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a780-grh78dw) | 780 | 24.3 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [AIKO-A775-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a775-grh78dw) | 775 | 24.1 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [AIKO-A770-GRH78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a770-grh78dw) | 770 | 24.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [AIKO-A700-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a700-mae78dw) | 700 | 25.0 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [AIKO-A695-MAE78Dw](https://comparepv.com/panel/aiko-aiko-a695-mae78dw) | 695 | 24.9 | -0.260 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer that achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status in 2024, establishing itself as a credible counterparty for project finance. The company has grown rapidly and operates multiple manufacturing plants in China alongside R&D centers in China and Europe, supported by a global sales network spanning roughly 20 branches. Huayao Photovoltaic Technology, trading as Huayao PV, was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. By 2024 the company had reached approximately 20 GW of annual production capacity across the wafer-to-module value chain and reported revenues approaching one billion dollars. However, Huayao does not appear on the current BNEF Tier 1 list, which means it lacks the third-party bankability endorsement that project lenders typically require. On institutional footprint, AIKO clearly holds the stronger position. AIKO's defining product identity is its proprietary n-type ABC (All Back Contact) cell architecture, which relocates all electrical contacts to the rear of the cell and eliminates front-side shading losses. Mass-produced ABC modules have reached verified efficiencies of around 24.4 percent, and the technology has won independent recognition including a Top Solar Modules Badge of Excellence at SNEC 2025 and first place in the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards in Australia. AIKO targets premium residential rooftops and high-density commercial applications where maximum power-per-area justifies a higher upfront cost, and the company backs its modules with a 30-year performance warranty. Huayao, by contrast, positions itself as a broad-spectrum manufacturer offering monocrystalline, TOPCon, HJT, bifacial, and IBC products covering a power range from roughly 395 Wp to 730 Wp. Its vertically integrated supply chain - from silicon ingots to finished modules - makes it a candidate for large-volume procurement where price flexibility and supply security matter more than marquee technology differentiation. For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the clearer default where efficiency, warranty depth, and lender acceptance are priorities, particularly for residential or commercial rooftops with limited space. Huayao may be relevant in large utility-scale or EPC procurement contexts where cost per watt dominates and the buyer's own due diligence can substitute for a formal Tier 1 rating - but buyers in financed projects should verify bankability independently before specifying it. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html \| Aiko Solar panels review - SolarQuotes Australia \| review \- https://sunsparkenergy.com.au/blog/solar-panels-1/aiko-solar-panels-review-2025-14 \| Aiko Solar Panels Review 2025 - Sun Spark Energy \| review \- https://www.pscenergy.com.au/blog/aiko-solar-panels-gen-3-abc/ \| Aiko Solar Gen 3 ABC - more power, less roof \| article \- https://www.enfsolar.com/huayao-pv \| Huayao Photovoltaic Technology - ENF Solar company profile \| article \- https://www.vicoexport.com/en/65510/tier-1-list-of-solar-panel-manufacturers-q1-2026/ \| Tier 1 List of Solar Panel Manufacturers Q1 2026 \| article Sources: \- \[Aiko Solar \| Solar Panels Review\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html) \- \[Aiko Solar Panels Review 2025 \| Sun Spark Energy\](https://sunsparkenergy.com.au/blog/solar-panels-1/aiko-solar-panels-review-2025-14) \- \[Aiko Solar Panels Gen 3 ABC: More Power, Less Roof \| PSC Energy\](https://www.pscenergy.com.au/blog/aiko-solar-panels-gen-3-abc/) \- \[Huayao Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. \| ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/huayao-pv) \- \[Tier 1 List of Solar Panel Manufacturers Q1 2026\](https://www.vicoexport.com/en/65510/tier-1-list-of-solar-panel-manufacturers-q1-2026/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Huayao vs A.B. 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