Lefeng Solar vs AEET - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AEET has the broader catalog (5 vs 0 models).
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
Ningbo Lefeng New Energy Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the photovoltaic industry, specializing in the production and sales of PV modules and cells. The company is also involved in the development, construction, and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants. Lefeng is committed to providing high-quality...
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
- Annual capacity
- 2 GW/year
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
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
Lefeng Solar (Ningbo Lefeng New Energy Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2005 with a reported annual production capacity of 2 GW. AEET Energy Group GmbH is a Germany-based photovoltaic wholesale partner operating out of Bad Gandersheim, with a distribution network of over 500 certified partners across Germany. Neither company appears on Bloomberg NEF's Tier 1 bankability lists, and the context confirms AEET is not Tier 1 bankable. In terms of institutional footprint, Lefeng's 2 GW manufacturing base gives it considerably more industrial scale, while AEET functions closer to a regional distributor than a vertically integrated producer.
The two companies serve clearly different market segments based on their product portfolios. AEET's catalogued lineup consists of just 5 panels, with an average output of 190 Wp and a maximum of 200 Wp - figures that place these modules squarely in the legacy residential bracket. Average efficiency sits at 14.9%, with a top figure of 15.7%, and no bifacial products are offered. The 25-year average warranty is a reasonable commitment for modules at this performance tier, but the cell technology is unlisted, limiting buyer confidence. These panels suit small-scale or retrofit residential installations where modern high-wattage formats are not a constraint. Lefeng, by contrast, offers a broader and more contemporary range - research shows products extending from 150 Wp up to 670 Wp, including TOPCon N-type and all-black formats, with certifications covering TUV, CE, and ISO. This wider lineup targets residential rooftops, commercial buildings, and export markets.
For a typical buyer in 2025, Lefeng is the more relevant option if volume, modern cell technology, or higher wattage is a priority. AEET's offering is narrow and low-wattage by current standards, making it a fit mainly for niche German domestic projects or legacy system expansions. Neither brand carries Tier 1 status, so buyers in either case should conduct additional due diligence on project financing and supply-chain continuity before committing at scale.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-11
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