LEDVANCE vs AKCOME - solar panel manufacturer comparison
LEDVANCE has the broader catalog (124 vs 3 models). LEDVANCE leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup).
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
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Garching bei München, Germany
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
LEDVANCE skews to higher efficiency: 4% of lineup is 23%+
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (48%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
LEDVANCE is a Germany-headquartered company founded in 2016 as a spin-off from Osram Licht AG, subsequently acquired in full by Chinese lighting group MLS in 2018. Its core identity remains in professional lighting, and the photovoltaic line is a relatively recent extension of that portfolio rather than a purpose-built solar manufacturing operation. No BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability designation was found for LEDVANCE in available sources, and the company does not disclose annual solar module production capacity publicly. AKCOME, by contrast, was founded in 2006 in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China, and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011. It entered the Bloomberg Tier 1 list as of 2022, giving it a documented track record with project finance lenders, though its website was reported inaccessible on a January 2025 industry listing - a flag worth monitoring. In terms of institutional solar footprint, AKCOME carries considerably more weight.
On the product side, LEDVANCE offers an integrated residential and light-commercial system - panels in the 405 W to 660 W range paired with inverters and battery storage - which suits buyers who want a single-brand turnkey solution from a recognized European-branded name. AKCOME's catalog is more focused on high-power n-type modules: the company has developed both TOPCon and HJT lines, with its HJT research dating to 2012 and reaching over 25% cell efficiency at mass-production level per its own claims. Independent reviewers note a 25-year product warranty on HJT models and output retention above 90% at 30 years, which is competitive for that technology class. AKCOME also offers perovskite pilot-cell development, positioning it as a more technology-forward manufacturer.
For a buyer in 2025 seeking bankable n-type solar modules - especially for commercial or ground-mount projects - AKCOME is the more purpose-built option, assuming supply-chain stability concerns raised by its 2025 website outage can be verified. LEDVANCE suits buyers who prioritize brand familiarity and an all-in-one residential bundle over pure panel performance credentials.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-11
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.