Luxor Solar vs AIKO - solar panel manufacturer comparison
AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 121 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. Luxor Solar leans bifacial (69% 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
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Listed
- SZSE: 600732
- 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
AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+
AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>Back Contact</strong> (83%)
The flagships
Written summary
AIKO is a Chinese solar manufacturer headquartered in Zhuhai, founded in 2009, that has grown into one of the most technically ambitious cell makers in the industry. The company achieved BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and has rapidly scaled production, with facilities in Zhuhai and Yiwu together exceeding 25 GW of ABC cell capacity as of 2024-2025. Luxor Solar GmbH, by contrast, is a German company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Stuttgart, with sales offices in Japan and the United States and a reported production capacity of around 6.8 GWp. Luxor holds the EuPD Research "Top Brand PV" seal across Germany and multiple Central and Eastern European markets, though its BloombergNEF Tier 1 standing was not confirmed by available sources. In terms of institutional footprint and manufacturing scale, AIKO currently holds the stronger position globally.
AIKO's product strategy is built around its proprietary ABC (All Back Contact) cell technology, which places both electrical contacts on the rear of the cell to eliminate front-side shading losses. Its Neostar series targets premium residential rooftops in the 460-500 W range, while the Comet line serves commercial and industrial applications with modules in the 600-630 W class. Module efficiencies confirmed by independent reviews reach as high as 25.2%, with rooftop variants regularly rated above 24%. Luxor Solar takes a broader portfolio approach, combining TOPCon, HJT, and PERC cell technologies across a wide range of residential and commercial products. The brand has built a reputation in European markets for reliable mid-to-premium modules backed by strong after-sales support and an exceptionally low historical complaint rate.
For a buyer in 2025 who prioritizes peak efficiency and cutting-edge cell technology - particularly for space-constrained rooftops - AIKO is the more compelling choice. Luxor Solar is the better fit for European buyers who value a locally rooted brand, established installer networks, and a diverse technology portfolio across both residential and commercial projects.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-27
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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.