Middle of its segment, needs the roof space
The AE Solar MIRAGE series introduces a new quality to photovoltaic installations through the use of advanced shingled technology, which eliminates traditional busbar connections between cells. This solution significantly reduces resistance losses and minimizes the risk of micro-cracks, which directly translates to a longer lifespan for the modules. A key advantage of this series is its above-average resistance to shading - thanks to the innovative cell layout, the panel generates energy even when part of its surface is in the shade, effectively solving a common problem for roof owners with dormers or chimneys. The elegant design makes MIRAGE panels an ideal choice for demanding individual customers for whom Full Black aesthetics go hand in hand with maximum efficiency per square meter. The use of gallium-doped silicon protects against light-induced degradation (LID), ensuring stable yields for decades. Compared to the competition, this series stands out with better thermal management and higher power density, making it an optimal solution for limited roof areas where every watt of clean energy counts. This is an offer for investors who focus on reliability in difficult weather conditions and the uncompromising performance of the entire system.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Residential and shaded-installations.
Roofs where every square metre has to count, tight roof space and hot climates.
Bottom 1% of the TOPCon 450-500 W segment, against a median of 225.2. Ranked 11,640th in the whole database.
Bottom 1% of the TOPCon 450-500 W segment, against a median of 22.52%. Ranked 11,632nd in the whole database.
Bottom 2% of the TOPCon 450-500 W segment, against a median of -0.290. Ranked 10,489th in the whole database.
Eliminating traditional busbars (busbar-free shingled) reduces resistive losses and the risk of microcracks. Independent cell sections allow the module to generate energy even under partial shading (e.g., from a chimney or skylight), which is a significant advantage over standard N-type TOPCon modules of the same power rating.
Gallium-based passivation replaces boron, eliminating light-induced degradation. In practice, this results in higher yields in the first 1-2 years of operation and a more stable power curve throughout the 25-year warranty period.
AE Solar (founded in 2003, headquarters in Germany) is listed on Tier-1 bankability lists, indicating its acceptability to financing banks. The European headquarters shortens the warranty service chain in Poland and reduces currency-related risks in the event of claims.
The unified black design (frame, back, and components) meets the growing demands of individual investors and installations subject to aesthetic regulations (e.g., MPZP, conservation zones). The interlocking system further eliminates visible rails, ensuring a uniform appearance.
The series includes 355-530 Wp modules in 15 different variants, covering projects ranging from small pitched roofs to commercial installations. It allows for the optimization of module selection for various string configurations without changing suppliers or requiring mixing of different series.
The maximum efficiency of the MIRAGE module is 20.68%, while direct comparisons with other modules achieve 23.85% (Gamko GKA108N-PRO) and 23.9% (Huasun Everest G12R, JA Solar JAT60S41 LR). The difference of approximately 3.2% in efficiency translates to about 15% less power generated from the same area - a significant limitation for installations with limited roof space, where every square meter counts.
The MIRAGE series is exclusively monofacial, while competing N-type panels in this power range (e.g., Huasun Everest G12R) offer bifacial technology with typical energy gains of 5-15% from reflected light. This limits the cost-effectiveness of ground-mounted and rooftop installations with light-colored surfaces.
- Efficiency of 20.4% is 2.1pp below the TOPCon 450-500W median (22.5%)
- Power density of 204.2 W/m² is 20.9 W/m² below TOPCon 450-500W median (225.2 W/m²) - needs more roof space
- At -0.35%/°C, loses 0.06pp more power per degree than TOPCon 450-500W median (-0.29%/°C)
- In the top 82% for efficiency among all TOPCon panels
Specifications
Datasheet charts
Measured curves published by AE Solar in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 485 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
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About the MIRAGE series
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