--- title: "Motech vs AIKO - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Motech vs AIKO solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/motech-vs-aiko" --- # Motech vs AIKO AIKO has the broader catalog (144 vs 28 models). AIKO leads on peak efficiency at 25.20%. AIKO leans bifacial (24% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Motech | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | Taiwan | China | | Headquarters | Tainan City | Shanghai | | Founded | 1981 | 2009 | | Employees | 2,340 | | | Annual capacity | 1.2+ GW/year | | | Tier 1 | | yes | | Listed | Taipei Exchange (TPEX): 6244 | SZSE: 600732 | | Website | [http://www.motechsolar.com](http://www.motechsolar.com) | [https://www.aikosolar.com](https://www.aikosolar.com) | Motech Industries Inc. is dedicated to the research, development, and manufacture of high-quality solar products and services, ranging from photovoltaic (PV) cells, PV modules, to PV power systems. The company has evolved from a test and measurement instruments designer and manufacturer to a full-service global solar... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Motech | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 28 | 144 | +116 | | Max Power | 590 W | 805 W | +215 W | | Avg Power | 421 W | 581 W | +161 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Motech | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 22.90% | 25.20% | +2.30 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 20.10% | 23.65% | +3.55 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Motech | AIKO | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.360%/°C | -0.271%/°C | +0.090 | | Bifacial Share | 3 (11%) | 35 (24%) | +14 pp | | Avg Warranty | 25.0 yrs | 29.5 yrs | +4.5 yr | ## Efficiency distribution AIKO skews to higher efficiency: 85% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Motech | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 12 (42.9%) | 3 (2.1%) | | 20-21% | 7 (25.0%) | 3 (2.1%) | | 21-22% | 3 (10.7%) | 3 (2.1%) | | 22-23% | 6 (21.4%) | 12 (8.3%) | | 23%+ | 0 | 123 (85.4%) | ## Power distribution AIKO offers more 600W+ panels (60% of lineup) | Power band | Motech | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 13 (46.4%) | 2 (1.4%) | | 400-499W | 9 (32.1%) | 50 (34.7%) | | 500-599W | 6 (21.4%) | 5 (3.5%) | | 600-699W | 0 | 78 (54.2%) | | 700W+ | 0 | 9 (6.2%) | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **N-type** (11%) Dominant cell tech: **Back Contact** (83%) | Technology | Motech | AIKO | | --- | --- | --- | | Unknown | 22 (78.6%) | 0 | | N-type | 3 (10.7%) | 17 (11.8%) | | TOPCon | 3 (10.7%) | 0 | | Back Contact | 0 | 119 (82.6%) | | PERC | 0 | 7 (4.9%) | | Flexible | 0 | 1 (0.7%) | ## Top panels, Motech | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [XN72KF-590](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xn72kf-590) | 590 | 22.8 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [XN72KF-585](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xn72kf-585) | 585 | 22.6 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [XN72KF-580](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xn72kf-580) | 580 | 22.4 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [XS72CF-550](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xs72cf-550) | 550 | 21.3 | -0.348 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [XS72CF-545](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xs72cf-545) | 545 | 21.1 | -0.348 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [XS72CF-540](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xs72cf-540) | 540 | 20.9 | -0.348 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [XN60KF-495](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xn60kf-495) | 495 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [XN60KF-490](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xn60kf-490) | 490 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [XN60KF-485](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xn60kf-485) | 485 | 22.4 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [XS60CF-455](https://comparepv.com/panel/motech-xs60cf-455) | 455 | 21.0 | -0.348 | 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 Motech is a Taiwanese manufacturer founded in 1981, with a dedicated solar division established in 1997 - making it one of Asia's longest-running photovoltaic producers. Headquartered in Taiwan, the company has traditionally operated as an upstream solar cell supplier, manufacturing and selling cells to module integrators worldwide rather than primarily as a consumer-facing panel brand. Motech was the first Taiwanese company to begin TOPCon cell production in 2020 and has since been expanding that line substantially. Its BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankability status was not confirmed in available 2024-2025 sources. AIKO, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer that secured BloombergNEF Tier 1 recognition in 2024, giving it a stronger standing with project financiers and institutional lenders. On that measure, AIKO currently carries the more bankable footprint. AIKO has staked its commercial identity on All Back Contact (ABC) n-type cell technology, an approach that moves both electrical contacts to the rear of the cell, freeing the entire front surface for light absorption. The company presented a module with a world-record efficiency of 25.2% at Intersolar 2024, and it has been converting existing PERC and TOPCon lines to ABC at scale. Its Neostar range targets premium residential and commercial rooftops, backed by a 25-year product warranty and a 30-year performance warranty on select products. Motech covers a broader technology mix - TOPCon and HJT cells are both in active production, and the company has signaled ambitions in tandem cell development - but because it functions primarily as a cell-level supplier, its branded module presence in most markets is comparatively thin. For a typical buyer in 2025, AIKO is the more direct and verifiable choice: confirmed Tier 1 bankability, commercially available ABC modules with leading efficiency ratings, and solid warranty coverage. Motech is a technically credible option, particularly for buyers or developers who specifically need non-China-origin cells, but its positioning as a cell-centric supplier makes it less accessible as a standalone branded module for most end-user projects. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/motech-industries-revenue-growth-2025-despite-drop/ \| Motech 2024 outlook - navigating solar price drop \| article \- https://www.solarreviews.com/manufacturers/motech-industries \| Motech Industries solar panels review - SolarReviews \| review \- https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/ \| Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade - PV Tech \| article \- https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/06/19/aiko-presents-abc-solar-module-with-world-record-efficiency-of-25-2-at-intersolar/ \| Aiko presents ABC module with world-record 25.2% efficiency at Intersolar \| article \- https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html \| Aiko Solar panels independent review - SolarQuotes \| review Sources: \- \[Motech's 2024 Outlook: Navigating the Solar Price Drop\](https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/motech-industries-revenue-growth-2025-despite-drop/) \- \[Are Motech Industries solar panels the best? - SolarReviews\](https://www.solarreviews.com/manufacturers/motech-industries) \- \[Aiko steps up ABC transition with 11GW capacity upgrade - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/aiko-capacity-upgrades-abc-cell-technology/) \- \[Aiko presents ABC solar module with world record efficiency of 25.2% at Intersolar - pv magazine\](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/06/19/aiko-presents-abc-solar-module-with-world-record-efficiency-of-25-2-at-intersolar/) \- \[Aiko Solar Review - SolarQuotes\](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/aiko-solar-review.html) \- \[AIKO Achieves Prestigious Tier 1 Status by BloombergNEF\](https://aikosolar.com/en/aiko-achieves-prestigious-tier1-status/) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Motech vs A.B. 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