Middle of its segment, heavy for its output
The AIKO Comet 1N+ Dual-Glass (610W-630W) series is designed for maximum yield from every square meter of commercial and industrial installations. Its key advantage is the application of N-type cells in ABC technology (back contact), where conductive elements are moved to the rear side of the cell. The effect is cleaner front side operation, better light utilization, and high visual cleanliness without compromising performance.
The dual-glass (glass-glass) version targets longevity - the construction is mechanically stronger and better withstands typical operating conditions for roof of halls, warehouses, and carports. In practice, it helps reduce the risk of micro-cracks, thereby minimizing power degradation over time - a tangible benefit for investors focusing on LCOE and reliability.
Modules also feature optimized performance under partial shading, which is crucial where roof tiles, dirt, or diffuse light occur. Additionally, behavior at high temperatures supports stable energy production during summer, when many standard panels suffer the most. This is the choice for projects where yield, safety, and robust construction matter just as much as catalog specifications.
Ranking
Signals from the data
Commercial, utility-scale and hot-climate.
Weight-limited structures.
Bottom 5% of the Back Contact 600-650 W segment, against a median of 50.4. Ranked 7,200th in the whole database.
The efficiency of the 23.6-24.4% module significantly surpasses its direct competitors: Canadian Solar TOPBiHiKu6 (23.3%), Jinko Tiger Neo 66HL4M-BDV (23.32%), and Leapton LP182 (22.54%). The difference of approximately 1% compared to the first two indicates a significantly higher energy yield from the same roof area or ground space.
The ABC (Back Contact) technology moves the metallization to the back of the cell, improving heat dissipation. The -0.26%/°C coefficient is better than the typical values for TOPCon (-0.30%/°C) and PERC (-0.34%/°C), which translates into measurable lower power losses compared to standard modules during the hot Polish summers.
AIKO claims to maintain ≥88.85% of its rated power after 30 years, with a degradation rate of ≤0.35% per year, which exceeds the typical TOPCon modules that guarantee ~87.4% after 30 years. This translates to a higher cumulative energy yield (LCOE) throughout the entire lifespan of C&I installations.
The 2.0+2.0 mm tempered glass on both sides provides better protection against micro-cracks, moisture (without EVA on the back), and the PID effect compared to single-pane glass. This is a key advantage for industrial and farm installations, where mechanical loads (snow, wind) are greater.
The combination of ABC cells with a dual-glass, bifacial design eliminates shading losses caused by wires on the front, while also allowing for the absorption of reflected radiation from the ground (typical albedo of +5-15% of energy). This effect is not available in mono-glass models in the same price range.
AIKO ABC modules are priced approximately 20-30% higher than comparable Jinko Tiger Neo or Canadian Solar TOPCon modules (market data for AU/EU 2024-2025). In C&I projects that are highly sensitive to capital expenditure (CAPEX), where the performance difference of approximately 1% does not compensate for the higher unit cost, the price premium requires individual profitability analysis.
- At 23.6% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical Back Contact 600-650W modules
- At 236.1 W/m² power density, roof space requirements are typical for Back Contact 600-650W panels
- Temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C matches the Back Contact 600-650W median
- Bifacial design (70% factor) captures reflected light - adds 4-10% yield on ground-mount or white roof
- #659 for efficiency, #515 for temperature performance out of 14129 panels
Specifications
Datasheet charts
Measured curves published by AIKO in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 610 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 Comet 1N+ Dual-Glass Module (610W-630W) series
These answers cover the whole series. Where a figure differs, the specification above is this module's own.