Jetion vs AKCOME - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jetion has the broader catalog (95 vs 3 models). Jetion leads on peak efficiency at 24.30%.
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
Jetion Solar specializes in the research, development, production, and sales of solar PV products. The company has achieved significant accomplishments in terms of production capacity and innovative designs. Jetion Solar joined CNBM (China National Building Materials Group Corporation) in 2014.
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Jiangyin, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Annual capacity
- 2.5 GW/year
- Employees
- 1500-3000
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Jetion skews to higher efficiency: 34% of lineup is 23%+
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (60%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
AKCOME, formally Zhejiang Akcome New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer headquartered in Zhejiang province with operations spanning more than 30 countries and a workforce exceeding 6,000. The company has appeared on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 PV module maker list, though one of its entities - AKCOME (Jiangsu) - was reported removed from the list during 2024, reflecting the tougher qualification criteria Bloomberg introduced that year. Its module production capacity has been reported at approximately 3.8 GW per year, alongside a substantial solar mounting systems business. Jetion Solar (China) Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Jiangyin, Jiangsu province, and re-entered the BloombergNEF Tier 1 list in May 2024 - a notable achievement given that the threshold for qualifying projects was raised from 1.5 MW to 5 MW at the start of that year. Jetion announced a 5 GW heterojunction (HJT) module factory in Jiangyin, with the first phase of 2.4 GW of HJT cell capacity completed in 2023. On pure institutional visibility, AKCOME's longer global footprint and diversified product line give it a modest edge, though Jetion's confirmed re-entry to the Tier 1 list narrows that gap considerably.
Both manufacturers have staked their futures on HJT cell technology rather than the more widely deployed TOPCon route. AKCOME's HJT commercial modules have been featured in industry efficiency benchmarks, while Jetion markets its HJT lineup under the "Jeniüs N-HJT" brand and earned TUV certification for those modules. A Jetion HJT module achieved a 22.9% efficiency rating in the TaiyangNews Top Solar Modules listing as of mid-2025. AKCOME's module portfolio previously included PERC products, but that line was delisted by early 2025, signaling a full pivot to higher-efficiency n-type formats. Both brands therefore suit buyers seeking premium, high-efficiency panels - particularly for space-constrained rooftops or commercial installations where per-watt yield justifies a higher upfront cost.
For a typical buyer in 2025, the two brands occupy a similar niche: mid-tier Chinese HJT specialists with credible bankability credentials but without the global distribution scale of a Jinko, LONGi, or Risen. AKCOME's broader mounting-systems integration and longer multinational track record may offer marginally more supply-chain confidence, whereas Jetion's dedicated HJT factory and recent Tier 1 re-entry signal serious technology commitment. Either brand is a reasonable choice where local installer support and verified project financing are in place; neither should be selected sight unseen without confirming current distributor availability in the target market.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-13
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