--- title: "LS Solar vs AIKO - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare LS Solar vs AIKO solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/ls-solar-vs-aiko" --- # LS Solar vs AIKO AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 2 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AIKO leans bifacial (24% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | LS Solar | 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 | LS Solar | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 2 | 144 | +142 | | Max Power | 400 W | 805 W | +405 W | | Avg Power | 400 W | 581 W | +181 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | LS Solar | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 20.46% | 25.20% | +4.74 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 20.46% | 23.65% | +3.19 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | LS Solar | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.370%/°C | -0.271%/°C | +0.099 | | Bifacial Share | 0 (0%) | 35 (24%) | +24 pp | | Avg Warranty | - | 29.5 yrs | | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | LS Solar | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | 20-21% | 1 (50.0%) | 3 (2.1%) | | Unknown | 1 (50.0%) | 0 | | \<20% | 0 | 3 (2.1%) | | 21-22% | 0 | 3 (2.1%) | | 22-23% | 0 | 12 (8.3%) | | 23%+ | 0 | 123 (85.4%) | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | LS Solar | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | 400-499W | 2 (100.0%) | 50 (34.7%) | | \<400W | 0 | 2 (1.4%) | | 500-599W | 0 | 5 (3.5%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 78 (54.2%) | | 700W+ | 0 | 9 (6.2%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) | Technology | LS Solar | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | Unknown | 2 (100.0%) | 0 | | Back Contact | 0 | 119 (82.6%) | | N-type | 0 | 17 (11.8%) | | PERC | 0 | 7 (4.9%) | | Flexible | 0 | 1 (0.7%) | ## Top panels, LS Solar | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [STC 01](https://comparepv.com/panel/ls-solar-stc-01) | 400 | 20.5 | -0.370 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [400 W](https://comparepv.com/panel/ls-solar-400-w) | 400 | - | -0.370 | 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 has grown rapidly into a recognized premium brand, achieving BloombergNEF Tier 1 status in Q3 2024 - a designation based on financing non-recourse projects across multiple international banks. The company has scaled its production capacity to approximately 20 GW per year as of early 2025, with projections pointing toward further expansion. LS Solar Pte. Ltd., by contrast, is a Singapore-incorporated company established in 2009 that operates a module assembly facility in Laos with a reported capacity of around 500 MW. LS Solar does not appear on the BloombergNEF Tier 1 list, and its institutional footprint is substantially smaller. On the dimension of bankability and scale, AIKO holds a clear advantage. AIKO's principal differentiator is its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell architecture, which relocates all metal contacts to the rear of the cell and enables module efficiencies above 25% in its Gen 3 Neostar series. The technology also delivers a low temperature coefficient of around -0.26 degrees C per percent, meaning less power loss during hot weather compared with conventional TOPCon panels. AIKO is positioned firmly at the premium end of the market - targeting performance-sensitive residential rooftops and commercial installations where maximizing yield per square meter justifies a higher upfront cost. The brand took the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Award in Australia and ranked as a Top Performer in six of seven PVEL scorecard categories. LS Solar's catalog is oriented around smaller-scale modules in the 100W-450W range, and the company also distributes inverters, charge controllers, and street-lighting systems, suggesting a focus on off-grid and distributed applications in Southeast Asian markets rather than grid-tied premium segments. For a buyer evaluating grid-tied residential or commercial projects in 2025 and 2026, AIKO is the stronger default choice of the two, given its verified bankability, leading cell technology, and independent performance validation. LS Solar may be relevant for smaller distributed or off-grid projects in Southeast Asia where logistics and local support matter more than peak efficiency ratings, but the two brands are not interchangeable for utility or mainstream rooftop applications. \---LINKS--- \- https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/ \| AIKO achieves BloombergNEF Tier 1 status \| 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 \- https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/aiko-solar-panels-review \| Aiko Solar Panels Review 2026 - Alliant Energy \| review \- https://www.enfsolar.com/ls-solar \| LS Solar Profit GmbH profile - ENF Solar directory \| article \- https://www.lssolar.com.sg/about.html \| LS Solar Pte Ltd - About Us \| article Sources: \- \[AIKO Achieves Prestigious Tier 1 Status by BloombergNEF\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) \- \[Tier 1 List of Solar Panel Manufacturers Q1 2026\](https://www.vicoexport.com/en/65510/tier-1-list-of-solar-panel-manufacturers-q1-2026/) \- \[Aiko Solar Panels Review 2026 - Alliant Energy\](https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/aiko-solar-panels-review) \- \[LS Solar profile - ENF Solar\](https://www.enfsolar.com/ls-solar) \- \[LS Solar Pte Ltd - About Us\](https://www.lssolar.com.sg/about.html) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [LS Solar vs A.B. 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