JA Solar vs AE Solar - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
JA Solar
China · est. 2005AE Solar
Germany · est. 2003
Panel models
524
vs
442
Max power
740 W
vs
730 W
Max efficiency
24.40%
vs
24.43%
Bifacial share
44%
vs
64%
At a glance
JA Solar has the broader catalog (524 vs 442 models). AE Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.43%. AE Solar leans bifacial (64% of lineup).
JA Solar
Website
JA Solar is a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance photovoltaic products. Founded in 2005, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells solar cells and modules. JA Solar's products are used in ground-mounted power plants, commercial & industrial rooftop PV systems, and residential rooftop...
Headquarters
Beijing, China
Founded
2005
Employees
37,289
Production Capacity
100+ GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
AE Solar
Website
AE Solar is a German Tier 1 manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company specializes in producing durable and innovative solar panels with German engineering standards, offering solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. AE Solar operates in over 100 countries and...
Headquarters
Gersthofen, Germany
Founded
2003
Employees
5,011,000
Production Capacity
2+ GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
JA Solar
|
AE Solar
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 524 +82 | 442 |
| Max Power | 740 W +10 W | 730 W |
| Avg Power | 442 W | 497 W +55 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.40% | 24.43% +0.03 pp |
| Avg Efficiency | 20.87% | 21.34% +0.47 pp |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.323%/°C | -0.313%/°C +0.010 |
| Bifacial Share | 232 (44%) | 282 (64%) +20 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 27.9 yrs | 29.7 yrs +1.9 yr |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandJA Solar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAM66D46-740/LB Bi | 740W | 23.8% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | JAM66D46-735/LB Bi | 735W | 23.7% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | JAM66D46-730/LB Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | JAM66D46-725/LB Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | JAM66D46-720/LB Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | JAM66D46-715/LB Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | JAM66D46-710/LB Bi | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | JAM66D46-705/LB Bi | 705W | 22.7% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | JAM66D46-700/LB Bi | 700W | 22.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | JAM66D46-695/LB Bi | 695W | 22.4% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
AE Solar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CME-132BDS-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | CME-132BDS-725 Bi | 725W | 23.4% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | AE CME-132-720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | AE CME-132 720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | CME-132BDS-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | AE CME-132 715 | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | AE CME-132-715 | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | CME-132BDS-715 Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | AE CME-132-710 | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | AE CME-132 710 | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.10%
Temp coeff
-0.290%/°C
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.14%
Temp coeff
-0.290%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
JA Solar skews to higher efficiency: 13% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
AE Solar offers more 600W+ panels (13% of lineup)
JA Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: PERC (52%)
AE Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (50%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.