Space saver, no clear weak spot
The AE Solar HORIZON series redefines performance standards through the use of advanced HJT heterojunction cell technology, which effectively combines the advantages of crystalline and thin-film silicon. This innovative solution completely eliminates the problem of the LID effect and significantly minimizes voltage-induced degradation, which translates into a much longer lifespan and stability of energy yields throughout many years of operation. These modules are distinguished by an exceptionally high bifaciality factor, allowing for the efficient generation of additional power also from radiation reflected from the ground, which is crucial in professional ground-mounted installations and on roofs with light-colored coverings. Thanks to an excellent temperature coefficient, HORIZON panels maintain record efficiency even on very hot days, solving the common problem of performance drops during excessive cell heating. This product is dedicated to investors seeking premium-class solutions, for whom the priority is maximizing production from a limited roof area or in difficult lighting conditions. The use of an advanced N-type structure makes this series distance itself from the competition in terms of resistance to micro-cracks and efficiency in diffused light. It is an intelligent choice for modern photovoltaic systems, guaranteeing the highest possible return on investment thanks to the combination of breakthrough semiconductor physics with an exceptionally solid mechanical construction.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial, utility-scale and hot-climate.
Top 12% of the TOPCon 550-600 W segment, against a median of 224.4.
Top 12% of the TOPCon 550-600 W segment, against a median of 22.44%.
The maximum efficiency of 22.86% exceeds all the comparable products mentioned: DAH DHN-72X16/DG(BB) (22.84%), Horay Solar HS 182-144 TC-D Ocean (22.80%), and Talesun TM7G72M (22.80%). Even the lower end of the range (22.08%) places the series above the median for 144-cell TOPCon 590W modules.
BloombergNEF has identified AE Solar as the only European manufacturer with a "High Bankability" rating in 2024 (bankability has increased from 26% in 2023 to 50% in 2024). This means significantly lower counterparty risk for projects financed by European banks compared to manufacturers from Asia without a European headquarters.
The manufacturer offers both a 30-year product warranty and a 30-year power warranty, with more than 87% of the nominal power remaining after 30 years. Peer comparisons of DAH and Talesun products typically offer a 25-year power warranty, which translates to a significantly higher cumulative energy yield over the entire lifespan.
The temperature coefficient is -0.29%/°C, which is a notable value for N-type TOPCon technology and significantly better than typical PERC modules (-0.35%/°C). When heated to 65°C, the module loses approximately 11.6% of its rated power, compared to ~14.5% in older PERC generation, which directly translates to higher energy yield during the summer season.
AE Solar has been awarded the Kiwa PVEL Top Performer Award 2025 for its TOPCon N-type bifacial modules, which is an independent validation of the product's quality and reliability, as demonstrated in rigorous laboratory tests, including resistance to PID degradation, mechanical stress, and thermal cycling.
- At 22.9% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical TOPCon 550-600W modules
- Power density of 228.6 W/m² packs 4.2 W/m² more into the same footprint vs TOPCon 550-600W median (224.4 W/m²)
- At -0.29%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for TOPCon 550-600W panels
- Bifaciality factor of 80% can add 4-12% extra yield with reflective mounting surface
- In the top 18% 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 590 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.
Simulations
Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.
Model: bifaciality × albedo × 0.6 view factor. A first-order estimate, not a yield simulation.
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About the HORIZON series
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