Middle of its segment, heavy for its output
The AE Solar ECLIPSE series features N-type Back Contact (BC) technology, where all electrical connections are located on the back of the module. This eliminates the traditional rails and lines on the front, effectively increasing the active surface area and allowing for greater energy generation from the same roof area - especially in situations where every meter counts. The double-glass (bifacial) construction improves resistance to environmental factors and ensures stable operation over a long period.
The ECLIPSE also boasts high resistance to partial shading - the module design minimizes energy losses and reduces the risk of hotspots, which translates to increased safety and reduced risk of failures in real-world conditions (chimneys, trees, skylights). An additional advantage is the premium aesthetics - a uniform appearance with no visible connections, making it a popular choice for modern roofs.
It is a good choice for residential installations, commercial buildings, and projects where maximizing energy output from a limited area, durability, and a consistent design are priorities.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Residential, commercial, shaded-installations and hot-climate.
Weight-limited structures, tight roof space and roofs where every square metre has to count.
Bottom 9% of the Back Contact 650-700 W segment, against a median of 49.7. Ranked 4,914th in the whole database.
Bottom 9% of the Back Contact 650-700 W segment, against a median of 24.40%. Ranked 268th in the whole database.
Bottom 14% of the Back Contact 650-700 W segment, against a median of 244.3.
The efficiency of the modules reaches 24.43%, which surpasses all direct peer comparisons: HY Solar N-Type TOPCon (23.8%), Talesun BIPRO TM7G78M (23.7%), and PolyCrown Monocrystalline120 (23.32%). The Back Contact technology eliminates front-side mounting rails, increasing the active area of the module and, consequently, increasing energy yield per square meter.
The temperature coefficient is -0.26%/°C, while typical N-type TOPCon modules have a coefficient of -0.30%/°C, and older PERC modules have a coefficient of -0.35%/°C. Under summer operating conditions at 65°C (NOCT), this translates to approximately 1.5-2% higher energy yield compared to TOPCon modules with the same rated power.
Back Contact architecture reduces power losses by over 70% under partial shading compared to standard PERC modules, while also eliminating the risk of hotspot formation. For installations with chimneys, skylights, or neighboring buildings, this directly translates into increased safety and annual energy yield.
The manufacturer guarantees a degradation rate of 1% in the first year and 0.35%/year linearly, which ensures that 88.8% of the initial power remains after 30 years of operation. For comparison, standard warranties for TOPCon (e.g., Trina, JA Solar) offer 84.8% after 25 years – ECLIPSE offers a longer warranty period and a higher retention threshold.
AE Solar ranked 18th out of 67 evaluated manufacturers in the BNEF Global PV Module & Inverter Bankability 2024 report, being the only European manufacturer of Tier-1 certified modules. Bankability increased from 26% (2023) to 50% (2024), which reduces the financial risk associated with projects using this brand and makes it easier to secure investment financing.
The Back Contact technology requires specialized production lines, which results in ECLIPSE modules costing approximately 10–20% more than comparable N-type TOPCon modules (data from PV Magazine, December 2025). For a typical 10 kWp residential installation, this difference amounts to approximately 1,500–3,000 zł, which extends the simple payback period by approximately 0.5–1 year, unless fully compensated by the increased energy yield from the available surface area.
Within the ECLIPSE product line, the product warranty (for physical defects) ranges from 15 to 30 years, depending on the specific variant. Variants with a 15-year product warranty perform less favorably than the market standard of 25 years offered by leading Asian manufacturers (e.g., LONGi, Jinko) in the premium N-type segment. It is advisable to verify the specific variant in terms of the length of this warranty before making a purchase.
- At 24.1% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical Back Contact 650-700W modules
- At 240.6 W/m², this panel generates 3.7 W/m² less per unit area than Back Contact 650-700W median (244.3 W/m²)
- At -0.26%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for Back Contact 650-700W panels
- At 33.5 kg, weight matches the Back Contact 650-700W median
- Bifacial design (75% factor) captures reflected light - adds 4-11% yield on ground-mount or white roof
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 650 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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